Volunteer Board Director

Organization: SMART Recovery Canada
Location: Canada-wide
Commitment: Five to 10 hours per month
Term: Two or three years
Applications accepted through September 2026

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF RECOVERY IN CANADA

SMART Recovery Canada is recruiting experienced professionals and community leaders to help guide our next stage of national growth.

SMART provides free, science-based and judgment-free recovery support through 201 active meetings, more than 300 trained facilitators and a presence in nine provinces and two territories.

This is a working board. We are seeking directors who can provide strong governance, strategic advice and practical expertise as we expand our reach, strengthen our infrastructure and build sustainable funding.

PRIORITY EXPERTISE

We are particularly seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in:

• Accounting, audit or financial oversight
• Information technology, cybersecurity or digital systems
• Fundraising, grant development or government relations
• Strategy and organizational planning
• Research, evaluation or academia
• Communications and digital engagement

We also want to strengthen representation from Vancouver Island, Manitoba, Atlantic Canada and Canada’s territories. Candidates from other regions and professional backgrounds are welcome to apply.

THE COMMITMENT

Directors contribute approximately five to 10 hours per month and are expected to:

• Attend quarterly board meetings and regular working sessions
• Serve on a committee or strategic initiative
• Participate actively in governance and organizational decisions
• Support fundraising, advocacy or partnerships as appropriate
• Commit to a two- or three-year term

Previous board experience is not required. Strong candidates will bring demonstrated expertise, sound judgment, a collaborative approach and a commitment to choice, science, dignity and inclusion in recovery.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the online application and attach your resume:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfg7cjoiGCCIcaapse_0G5saJOfb5BBbdqRZyMz8O3ayhULNA/viewform

Learn more about SMART Recovery Canada and the opportunity:

https://join.smartrecovery-canada.ca/

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in October, with selected directors joining the board in November 2026.