Board Member

Apply to the Board of Directors

The Board governs both the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) and the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)

The Canadian College of Health Information Management and CHIMA, Canada’s Health Information Management Association Board of Directors, are pleased to welcome applications to join the board of directors.

In line with good governance, new directors are periodically nominated to refresh the Organization’s governance with new ideas and experiences. The Board Nominations Committee seeks nominations of qualified candidates to join this dynamic group of leaders to shape the health information profession nationally.

Health information is increasingly impacting Canadians’ lives within the health sector and beyond, and a renewed energy in the profession has positively affected the momentum of the College and Association. This is an excellent time for individuals to join our board as we strive to meet industry needs, strengthen our diversity initiatives, and transition to our new strategic plan.

As a national, member-based organization, our goal is to ensure that the board of directors includes diverse members with experience in all regions of the country. While geography is one element of the diversity selection criteria, other factors are considered. A skills matrix is used to map the directors’ skills and attributes. It considers several categories, including values, representation, education, experience, and knowledge in areas such as finance, organizational governance, industry, strategy development, law, and human resources. This is crucial as we aim to ensure that the right people are around the table to represent our members’ views across Canada and inform our path forward.

Applicant requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in health information (or a related field), ethics, law, medicine, or research (a health information education program may be considered as part of this experience)
• A passion for amplifying the importance of health information in the lives of people
• Participation in lifelong learning and/or professional education opportunities
• Current with future trends in the health information profession and the Canadian health care system
• Volunteer participation with an organization
• Previous professional committee or governance experience

We welcome applications to make the profession more recognized and impactful. Participation on the Board is a volunteer position. There is no remuneration for your service.

The Organization is pan-Canadian with team and board members, from rural and urban landscapes. Recruitment is based on values regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations will be made available in all aspects of the selection process.

We are proud of our commitment to lead a diverse group of individuals who bring different perspectives, experiences, and ideas to the health information profession.