Forests Canada - Board of Directors Opportunity

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to serve on our board. Forests Canada’s current recruitment priorities include those individuals with experience in any of the following areas:
• Financial/Accounting/Audit - Certified Public Accountant, experience in corporate finance, audit and financial accounting and reporting standards.
• Legal - Experience gained as a practicing lawyer and/or in compliance requirements for non-profit and charitable organizations.
• Fundraising – Experience in generating funding opportunities and identifying strategic individual and corporate contributors to establish long-term fundraising relationships; experience in developing brands, building and implementing strategic marketing and fundraising plans.
• Professional working experience in the government sector (all levels of government).

EXPECTED COMMITMENT FROM BOARD MEMBERS:
• Attend three to four Board meetings per year (One in-person (full-day), three virtual (180-minute meetings)).
• Participate in standing and ad hoc committees (Nominations, Governance, Human Resources (NGHR) Committee, Audit and Finance Committee).
• Attend Annual General Meeting and any special general meetings.
• Provide governance over the following key areas: Strategic plan, by-laws, board recruitment and development, selection and evaluation of CEO, financial management, fundraising strategy, and ensure that services and programs meet the needs of the people that are served by the organization.
• Advocate among colleagues and peers for our organization.

TERM:
Directors shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-election for two further three-year terms for a total of nine consecutive years. The candidate will be presented to the membership for election at the Annual General Meeting in February 2026, at which point they will join the board with the first board meeting taking place in April 2026. An honorarium may be available.