Every year, approximately two Regional Director positions become vacant and are required to be filled. The process for becoming a Board Director begins with the Call for Nominations which generally runs from October 1 to December 31.
For the 2026 election cycle, the Board is particularly interested in hearing from prospective candidates living in the Vancouver Island/Gulf Islands/qathet region – where one position is open – who have demonstrated leadership and governance experience along with one or more of the following types of professional experience:
- Non-Profit Governance/Previous Board Experience
- Risk and Compliance Management
- AI, IT, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Management
There is also one Board-endorsed candidate for a second position in the Vancouver Island/Gulf Islands/qathet region, as well as one Board-endorsed candidate for the Cariboo and North region. Candidates in the Cariboo and North region may still submit a candidate package, although the Board-endorsed candidates have already been approved for these regions.
Interested candidates with the desired skills are encouraged to submit a candidate package in accordance with the requirements set out in the Regional Director Recruitment Brief (PDF). All interested candidates will be required to attend an interview with a sub-committee of the Human Resources Committee and the CEO. Following the interview, qualified candidates may complete the final component of the nomination process by submitting a formal nomination form. All candidates wishing to serve on the Board must be Voting Members in good standing a minimum of 21 days before the nomination period closes each year.
The Board of Directors is also looking to fill a vacant Appointed Director position.
Interested candidates are encouraged to consult the Terms of Reference for Regional Directors (PDF), the Terms of Reference for Board of Directors (PDF), the Board of Operating Guidelines (PDF) and the Board Director Code of Conduct (PDF) for further information on the work of the Board.
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