Board Director

About the Organization:
At Wycliffe Canada, we believe God has spoken—and continues to speak—through His Word, the Bible. The Scriptures point to Jesus, the source of life, restoration, and salvation. Bible translation opens the way for people everywhere to meaningfully engage with God’s Word in their heart language—whether in written form, sign language, oral storytelling, audio Scriptures, or video.

As part of the Wycliffe Global Alliance, we join a worldwide movement advancing Bible translation, literacy, capacity-building, and activities that encourage Scripture engagement. Working with national partners, we aim to foster local ownership, long-term sustainability, and greater impact for language projects.

With more than 400 staff and volunteers serving in Canada and overseas, Wycliffe Canada is currently engaged in Scripture-related activities for 235 language groups in 38 countries, while also partnering with Canadians to support over 30 additional language projects around the world.

About the Position:

We are seeking a spiritually grounded, mission-aligned leader to serve as a Board Director. This vital governance role provides strategic oversight, prayerful discernment, and organizational accountability, helping to ensure Wycliffe Canada’s vision and values remain central in all we do.

Board Directors guide high-level policy, monitor organizational performance, and steward the mission with wisdom and integrity, working closely with fellow Directors and the President to advance Bible translation worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Strategic Oversight

• Appoint and support the President of Wycliffe Canada.
• Establish and uphold policies that define the organization’s strategic outcomes.
• Set parameters for how the President may achieve these outcomes.
• Define the Board’s relationship with the President, including expectations for delegation, accountability, and monitoring.
• Monitor the President’s performance across all operational areas.
• Receive the auditor’s report and approve the audited financial statements.

Board Meetings & Time Commitment

• Four teleconference meetings annually (February, May, October, December).
• One annual in-person meeting (3 days in February), including a spiritual retreat.
• Attend the Annual General Meeting (February, hybrid option available).
• Occasional additional meetings or Board-related work, as needed.

Financial & Legal Accountability

• Serve as a volunteer (eligible travel or Board-related expenses reimbursed per policy).
• Contribute to financial oversight and approvals.

Spiritual Leadership & Community Discernment

• Engage as part of a spiritually grounded leadership team, seeking God’s direction together.
• Uphold shared values outlined in the Board Covenant for Becoming a Discerning Community.
• Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and prayerful leadership.
• Operate under a policy governance framework, focusing on high-level outcomes rather than operational management.
• Represent Wycliffe stakeholders with integrity and faithfulness.

Personal Characteristics

• Deep understanding of and commitment to Wycliffe Canada’s mission and the ministry of Bible translation.
• Proactive, independent, and collaborative working style.
• Willingness to participate in Wycliffe Canada’s spiritual enrichment activities (e.g., chapel, Day of Prayer, spiritual retreat).

Required Qualifications

• Able to work legally in Canada
• Clear criminal record check, credit check
• Agreement with and willingness to sign Wycliffe Canada’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy

Application:
Please fill out the Board Director & Field Member Advisor Application Form

Wycliffe Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that we will only contact applicants chosen to participate in subsequent stages of the selection process.