The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) is seeking new Directors to join their Board to provide governance oversight to CMN supporting the Executive Director, two Co-Research Directors, as well as managing and supervising the activities and affairs of the corporation. Members of CMN’s Board are ambassadors for CMN and must have a passion and commitment to CMN’s mission, vision and goals, and strategic direction. As CMN continues to grow and expand our impact from mountains to beyond, we are looking for exceptional leaders to join our Board.
The Board of Directors is currently composed of 13 members from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, from community and government leaders, Indigenous organizations, public service, not-for-profit, post-secondary, and business leaders and founders.
CMN's Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance of the Network. Committees of the Board include the Governance Committee; Finance, Audit and Risk Committee; Research Management Committee; and Indigenous Circle of Advisors.
As a result of this recruitment process, CMN anticipates appointment of five or six new Directors to the Board. All new board directors are expected to commit for a 2-year term (to March 2024).
DEADLINE: applications are due by 4:00pm MT on Friday, February 11, 2022.
Please note we are working with the Vogel Group to help us with this recruitment process. See the post on their website.
Key Competencies:
Knowledge on perspectives of Indigenous knowledge holders, Elders, youth, or Indigenous organizations.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Canada’s commitments to Reconciliation.
Experience working in environmental science and knowledge arenas.
Experience with grant funding, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.
Experience in a senior financial role, strong financial acumen, able to demonstrate knowledge or experience with accounting or financial management. A Canadian accounting designation is preferred.
Legal expertise with contracts, environmental issues, labour/employment and/or Indigenous issues.
Understanding and experience navigating the Canadian political, bureaucratic, and governmental landscapes.
Organizational, strategic planning and risk management experience.
Human Resource experience and leadership including employee review and HR policy development. Strong board/governance knowledge and experience. Preference will be given to those with understanding of Indigenous approaches to governance.
Fluency in both English and French is considered an asset.