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Ever Active 
Volunteer Posting - Board of Directors 


About Ever Active: 
Ever Active (EA) is a registered national charity based in Alberta that is focused on the well-being of children 
and youth. Our vision is for thriving schools and communities where children and youth grow, learn, and belong. 
Our mission is to lead, activate, and build capacity for settings that nurture health and well-being. We value 
relationships and well-being, which are at the heart of who we are and all we do. The values of inclusion, 
growth, community, voice, and kindness are also closely held and guide our work forward in a good way. 

Opportunity: 
Our current Board of Directors is comprised of committed and enthusiastic individuals who bring a wide array 
of knowledge, expertise, and passion in school/community-based health and wellness. EA is looking for up to 
three positions for our Board of Directors, with one position being held for a member of the Health and 
Physical Education Council (HPEC). A shared passion for our values, and health and wellness is important. 
Competencies that would be helpful to the board are educational leadership, equity, political acumen, fund 
development, policy writing, or finances. The individual(s) would reside in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon 
Territory, or Northwest Territories and will be required to have a criminal record check completed. 

The board is accountable for governance and oversight of EA through, among other things: 
â Approving resolutions, bylaws, and articles; 
â Approving governance policies and procedures; 
â Delegating authorities commensurate with accountabilities &amp; responsibilities; 
â Setting risk and materiality tolerance levels; 
â Overseeing the performance of its Directors and Executive Director; 
â Setting a long-term strategic plan and; 
â Setting the culture for the organization 

The successful candidate(s) must be able to commit to a two-year term and should be able to devote 2-4 hours 
per month to: 

â Attend bi-monthly board meetings via online platform (alternating months starting September) 
â Participate on a Board committee and attend bi-monthly committee meetings via online platform 
â Attend annual in-person events such as the AGM, strategic planning sessions, Shaping the Future 

conference, and other profile-building events 
â Support promotions of EA events, projects, and fundraising efforts through personal and professional 

networks 

EA is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, while supporting diversity in its community, 
school, and work environments; EA encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds and abilities to apply 

for this position by emailing a letter of interest outlining how your background and skills/experience align 
with EA’s mission and the unique value you will bring to the board to <a href="mailto:employment@everactive.org" target="_blank">employment@everactive.org</a>. 

 
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 

Ever Active thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an 
interview will be contacted. 


<a href="https://everactive.org/about/#board" target="_blank">https://everactive.org/about/#board</a>
<a href="mailto:employment@everactive.org" target="_blank">mailto:employment@everactive.org</a>

<ul>		<li>About Ever Active: </li>
	<li>Opportunity: </li>
	<li>Ever Active thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. </li>
</ul>

Ever Active Schools

Board of Director

Position Title: Engagement Coordinator&nbsp; (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut) Location:&nbsp;Remote (MUST be within Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut) with some opportunity for travel Employment Type:&nbsp;Full-timeAbout SCWISTThe Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is a national non-profit organization working to create an environment where girls, women and gender-diverse individuals in Canada can pursue their interests, education, and careers in STEM without barriers. Our mission is grounded in values of empowerment, inclusion, inspiration, connection, and sustainability. We provide mentorship, leadership development, and outreach programs that encourage participation and excellence in STEM. Through advocacy and partnerships, we work to remove systemic barriers, build inclusive networks, and support long-term career advancement in STEM fields.Position OverviewSCWIST is seeking collaborative and community-based Engagement Coordinators from five (5) regions: Atlantic, ON, MB &amp; SK, AB &amp; BC, and Northern Canada.&nbsp;&nbsp;Regional Engagement Coordinators will support a multi-year initiative focused on empowering Canadian youth and developing a diverse new generation of STEM leaders. Through flexible&nbsp;volunteer service placements, girls, women and gender-diverse individuals aged 14 to 30 will build essential skills to influence STEM knowledge and policy. In partnership with Canada Service Corps, the initiative will increase participation from Indigenous, Black, racialized, newcomer, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and youth who experience disability, neurodivergence, or other forms of difference that shape their participation.The ideal candidate will be a relationship-driven, digitally-savvy individual with experience working with volunteers and engaging youth from Indigenous and equity-deserving communities.&nbsp; They are passionate about inclusion, skilled in outreach, and understand the systemic barriers faced by volunteer youth participants.&nbsp; They will work closely with SCWIST staff and volunteers to foster collaboration and implement activities across all phases of the project.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate the full cycle of volunteer youth participant engagement including recruitment, onboarding, ongoing support, and feedback with the support of a digital volunteer engagement platform.</li><li>Engage girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut from under-represented groups, including Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities; individuals with disabilities; members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities; and those who have experienced prolonged detachment from the labour force.</li><li>Connect volunteer youth participants to SCWIST volunteer service placements.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for assigned volunteer youth participants.</li><li>Proactively build and maintain relationships with volunteer youth participants, partners and key stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with SCWIST staff and partners to coordinate and implement convenings and conferences for volunteer youth participants from across Canada.</li><li>Coordinate logistics for the involvement of volunteer youth participants from across Canada in activities, convenings and conferences.</li><li>Collect impact stories for the purposes of marketing and reporting.</li><li>Monitor project progress through accurate data collection for program evaluation outcomes and impact metrics.</li><li>Meet reporting deadlines and successfully complete project activities on time according to the work plan.</li><li>Use project management and organizational systems tools to steward volunteer youth participants, track work plans, and report to supervisors on progress and evaluation (such as Asana, BetterImpact, VolunteerHub, Google Workspace, Power BI).</li><li>Some travel will be required as needed regionally or nationally to attend meetings, convenings or conferences.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Minimum 4 years of experience in volunteer coordination, youth engagement, community outreach or program delivery, preferably in a non-profit or equity-focused environment.</li><li>Lived experience or deep understanding of barriers faced by equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada and those facing barriers to employment or education.</li><li>Passionate about SCWIST’s mission and values, with a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in STEM.</li><li>Background or experience in STEM is considered an asset.</li><li>Strong relationship building skills with the ability to engage and support volunteer participants in a respectful, inclusive and creative manner.</li><li>Experience organizing events with an emphasis on logistics and meeting deliverables.</li><li>Capacity to adapt and problem-solve in an evolving project environment.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with diverse audiences and capture impact.</li><li>Highly organized with the ability to work independently in a&nbsp;remote environment&nbsp;while fostering collaboration.</li><li>Familiarity with collaborative project management and organizational systems management softwares (such as Asana, BetterImpact, VolunteerHub, Google Workspace, Power BI).</li><li>&nbsp;Completion of online GBA+ (Gender-Based Analysis Plus) certification within one month of position start date.</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel regionally or nationally as required.&nbsp;</li></ul>If you don’t meet every single qualification but feel passionate about this role and SCWIST’s mission, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that lived experience, transferable skills, and non-traditional career paths are valuable and can contribute meaningfully to this work.Other Details:&nbsp;<ul><li>Location:&nbsp;Remote&nbsp;(Candidate MUST be within Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut)</li><li>Schedule:&nbsp;Full-time employment</li><li>Salary Range:&nbsp;$35 - $42 per hour, up to 35 hours per week, based on experience</li></ul>SCWIST is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that diversity enriches our team and strengthens our work. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives. We are also committed to providing an accessible work environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.Application Process:Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for the roleApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The job posting will be open until filled.Kindly note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and thank all applicants for taking the time and effort to apply for this role.

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology

Engagement Coordinator  (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)

Dechinta has engaged&nbsp; Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting to collaborate on the recruitment process for their next Executive Director. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Laëtitia Eyssartel, Managing Director at Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting, by email at <a href="mailto:laetitia@eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com" target="_blank">laetitia@eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com</a> or apply by clicking on here.About DechintaThe Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning is an Indigenous land-based initiative delivering accredited post-secondary education and research experiences in the North. Led by northern Indigenous experts, Dechinta aims to engage students, researchers and community members in transformative academic programs based on the unique needs of Indigenous communities in the north. Our work is centered around three main pillars: Land-based post-secondary accredited programs, research and creative practice and community engagement.Vision:&nbsp;Our Vision for Dechinta is Threefoldto offer land-based culturally informed Indigenous educational programming designed and developed in the North, guided by the needs of communities;&nbsp;to create innovative training and research programs that are central to the development of an emerging northern research and knowledge economy; and towork collaboratively with community members, Elders, and knowledge holders to offer support in creating programs that foster community well-being and cultural revitalization in the NorthMission: At Dechinta, we are brought together by our care for the land, each other, and our desire to revitalize and practice Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Dechinta is dedicated to creating a future of Indigenous cultural revitalization through a reconnection with the land. Through our programs, we strive to create Northern Indigenous communities that are radically self-determining, healthy, sustainable, and connected to Indigenous knowledge and practices. We aim to ensure that the education we offer is accessible to all community members, including parents, youth, women, and Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ people.You can meet our team <a href="https://www.dechinta.ca/staff" target="_blank">here</a>.About the Executive Director role&nbsp;This is a meaningful opportunity for an individual who thrives in supporting teams and organizations&nbsp; as they navigate growth and organizational change. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will work closely with the Dechinta community to advance strategic priorities and bring the organization’s vision to life.Dechinta is at an important crossroad in its organizational journey, and the new Executive Director will be key in supporting the organization in securing new short and long term funding relationships and exploring what’s needed to further deepen the Dechinta’s impacts.You will use your people centred approach, deep listening skills, and draw on your past experience and networks to build the reach of Dechinta in the north, including with various levels of government and post-secondary educational institutions. As a key ambassador and representative of the organization, you will continue to raise the organization’s profile and deepen engagement with Elders, community members, academic &amp; research partners, funding partners, students, and all of Dechinta’s key audiences and constituencies.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Strategic Leadership &amp; Governance<ul><li>Provide strategic leadership and direction aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.</li><li>In partnership with the Board of Directors, collaborate on the development of the strategic plan while ensuring budget, employees and organizational goals/objectives are aligned to mission and purpose.</li><li>Oversee the development and operationalization of multi-year strategic and annual work plans.</li><li>Cultivate a high trust and transparent working relationship with the Board with open communication about organizational performance and impact against stated goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Working with the Board, to help support the development of an engaged Board, that is representative of the community Dechinta serves.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop risk mitigation strategies and advise the Board on organizational liability and emerging risks.</li></ul>Culture and relationship building:&nbsp;<ul><li>Cultivate and centre northern Indigenous knowledge, values, and laws into how the organization does its work and delivers programming so that the connection to culture and community is strong and resilient.&nbsp;</li><li>Build meaningful, respectful, and collaborative relationships with northern Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers, and communities to ensure that programs are informed by northern Indigenous values, principles, and cultural practices.</li><li>Create a nurturing and collaborative environment that builds intercultural understanding and an appreciation for differences&nbsp;</li></ul>Financial &amp; Operations&nbsp; Oversight&nbsp;<ul><li>Implement strategies that build the organizational capacity to achieve established goals and objectives while managing for future growth.</li><li>Guide organizational policy and framework development to support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.</li><li>Develop and implement appropriate fiscal, operational, funding, marketing, human resources, and technology strategies across the organization so that there is organizational capacity to achieve established goals and objectives.</li><li>Oversee the financial status of the organization, developing short and long-term financial plans that support the growth of the organization. Develop and monitor the budget, develop appropriate strategies to mitigate risks and address issues. Ensure sound financial controls in place and ensure the organization is operating in a manner that is aligned to mission, purpose while supporting the needs of the programs, faculty, and employees.</li><li>Ensure compliance with CRA, Corporations Canada, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Lead performance management, mentorship, and development plans for direct reports.</li></ul>Strategic partnerships<ul><li>Identify, build, and leverage strategic relationships and partnerships that enable Dechinta to achieve its mission and purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with post-secondary institutions to develop highly relevant and timely programs that result in a steady growth of student enrollment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Secure, sustain and expand revenue generating partnerships that support existing and future program delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Build and galvanize networks of support and change coalitions on policy issues that have high impact on northern issues related to Dechinta research.</li><li>Identify and develop relationships with potential community and funders, formalizing partnership opportunities on initiatives that advance shared goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Act as a public ambassador and spokesperson for Dechinta&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the development of public-facing communications that elevate awareness of the organization's work.</li></ul>Program &amp; Impact Oversight<ul><li>Support the Faculty team in challenging colonizing practices that have influenced research and education</li><li>Support the creation of relevant, dynamic and engaging land-based and experiential learning solutions that build confidence, capabilities and resiliency of students, communities, and Elders.</li><li>Support the Director of Programs with developing and implementing programs that support a positive student experience and are complimentary and aligned to the academic program.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay attuned to sectoral trends and work with the team to identify future programming opportunities and academic programming priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Cultivate partnerships with a wide range of constituency groups and partners to amplify program impact.</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>A deep understanding and knowledge of social, economic and political contexts that impact northern Indigenous communities</li><li>Strong knowledge of cultural safety, trauma-informed approaches, and an ability to work closely with diverse Indigenous communities&nbsp;</li><li>Prior experience in a leadership capacity in a non-profit/organization</li><li>Demonstrated success in supporting organizations navigating change, including overcoming deficits and loss of major funding sources</li><li>Demonstrated success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies</li><li>Strong ability to build relationships &amp; effective and reciprocal working partnerships with a wide range of constituency groups including Federal and Provincial governments, First Nations Government, academic institutions, and local band councils&nbsp;</li><li>Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others, share leadership, motivate a diverse team in a hybrid/geographically spread working model&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans and priorities</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess challenges, develop solutions and assess and mitigate risk</li><li>A strong financial acumen&nbsp;</li><li>An ability to navigate and address conflicts with tact, nuance and empathy, and trauma-informed</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communications skills (English)</li><li>Your leadership and approach is guided by and anchored in northern Indigenous worldviews, laws, and values&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive experience in Indigenous land based education and research</li><li>An MA in a relevant field or equivalent&nbsp;</li></ul>Assets:<ul><li>Certifications in wilderness first aid, mental health first aid, PAL</li><li>Ability to hold a conversation in an Indigenous language relevant to Dechinta’s communities</li></ul>Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.Compensation &amp; Work Environment&nbsp;Salary Range: $135,000 – $150,000 based on 37.5 hours per week * Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.Time off &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>20 days of vacation per year, 10 wellness/sick days per year and access to paid culture and bereavement leave days.</li><li>Access to a defined-contribution pension or RRSP/TFSA matching plan (7% up to $10k/year)</li><li>Extended health and dental benefits</li></ul>Work Location:<ul><li>The successful candidate will ideally be able to work on a regular basis from Dechinta’s office in Yellowknife.</li><li>Travels within the Northwest Territories and to Ottawa are to be expected from time to time.</li><li>Dechinta is prepared to contribute to reasonable relocation costs for the selected candidate.</li></ul>Term: Full-time&nbsp; Posting DetailsThe posting will be open until the position has been filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.&nbsp;We strongly encourage applications from northern Indigenous candidates, especially those that identify as women, Two Spirit, folks living with disabilities, and/or of diverse sexual and gender identities.If you don’t tick all the requirements outlined above but are deeply excited by this role, we would still love to hear from you.&nbsp;If you require any accommodations for the job application process, do not hesitate to contact <a href="mailto:laetitia@eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com" target="_blank">laetitia@eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com</a>.The Selection &amp; Interview Process&nbsp;Please submit your application through our portal here. You will be asked to submit the following:<ul><li>Your resume</li><li>A letter of interest, which should include:<ul><li>Your understanding of the issues Dechinta addresses, what connects you to these issues, and what motivates you to join the organization</li><li>The relevant experience and/or skills you can contribute to Dechinta</li><li>Your connection to northern Indigenous communities</li></ul></li><li>You will also be asked to answer some questions through the application portal<ul><li>If you are legally entitled to work in Canada</li><li>Your postal code</li><li>If you are from a northern Indigenous community</li></ul></li></ul>Pre-screening: Candidates will be pre-screened in collaboration with Dechinta by Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting. This process may include scheduling a short introductory call with prospective candidates.&nbsp;First stage: Successful candidates will be invited to join a virtual first round of interviews. A second round of virtual interviews may be held if necessary.Second stage: Candidate(s) who successfully complete the first stage of interviews will be invited to meet the team and Elders in-person and may be expected to attend programming activities led by the team in Yellowknife.&nbsp;Note: Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting and Dechinta may only be able to meet with applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process, but Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting will provide an update on the outcome of the process to all applicants.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;About Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting<a href="https://www.eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com/" target="_blank">Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting</a> was created to support emerging organizations, activist groups, charities, labour unions, academic institutions, and community groups by combining our experience and expertise with theirs, as we work together to solve problems, seize opportunities, and make good change happen.&nbsp;As a values-driven consultancy, we are committed to advancing equity, justice, and social change through ongoing collaboration.​We recognize that every situation, campaign, initiative, and project is different, so we approach each with the uniqueness and curiosity that it deserves. 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