Volunteer Board Director

Call for Applications - Board Members
The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education (“the Foundation”) is a registered charity whose mission is to provide financial assistance to engineering students in Ontario. Established in 1959, the Foundation has funded over $4,000,000 in scholarships for students in accredited engineering programs in Ontario. You can learn more about the Foundation here: https://engineersfoundation.ca/

The Foundation is governed, managed, and operated by an 11-member volunteer Board of Directors, supported by a part-time Administrator. Committees have been established to address fundraising, awards, marketing & communications, and governance. It is a “working Board” and individual Board members serve on one or more of the committees to enable the Foundation to carry out its work.

The Foundation’s Annual Meeting will be held on May 12, 2026, and will include elections to fill four positions on the Board. The Foundation is looking for people who are interested in joining the Board for a three-year term. The Board meets virtually approximately eight times each year, with each committee doing the same. Meetings are generally held in the evening and run for about 90 minutes to two hours. Between meetings, Board members can expect to be spending approximately 10 hours per month on Foundation work.

Competencies Sought

We are seeking candidates who bring one or more of the following strengths:

• Willingness and ability to take on leadership roles in committees and the board
• Strong public presence and comfort serving as a brand ambassador
• Legal expertise
• Fundraising experience
• Communications experience

Experience in fundraising is highly desirable. Familiarity with the engineering profession is considered an asset. Applicants must be residents of Canada.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit the following in PDF format:

1. A current CV
2. A cover letter outlining your interest in the Foundation and your qualifications for the Board Member role

Please email application materials to info@engineersfoundation.ca no later than March 10, 2026.

Selection Process

The Governance Committee will review all applications and contact selected candidates for interviews to be held by April 11, 2026. Following interviews, the Committee will recommend a slate of candidates to the Board of Directors. Applicants selected for the slate will be notified by April 30, 2026.

We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.