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Brightshores Research Institute | July 8, 2025 

Position Description: Independent Board Director 
(Finance Oversight) 
Charitable Not-for-Profit Corporation | Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) 

Overview 
Brightshores Research Institute is an independent, charitable not-for-profit organization 
incorporated in the province of Ontario. Our mission is to advance healthcare through 
research and innovation, dedicated to meeting the distinct needs of rural communities 
across Canada. We are seeking an experienced and mission-aligned individual to join 
our Board of Directors as an Independent Director, bringing expertise in financial 
oversight, internal controls, and governance to support responsible growth. 

Role Purpose 
The Independent Director will contribute to the Board’s collective responsibility for the 
strategic oversight and stewardship of the Institute, with a particular focus on supporting 
financial integrity, sustainability, and risk management. The ideal candidate brings a 
strong track record in financial leadership and governance in resource-constrained and 
growth-oriented environments. 

Key Responsibilities 
 • Provide strategic oversight of the Institute’s financial health and sustainability. 
 • Contribute specialized insight into: 

§ Establishing and monitoring financial guardrails. 
§ Managing cash flow and liquidity risks. 
§ Overseeing budgeting processes in resource-constrained settings. 
§ Supporting responsible growth through sound financial governance. 
§ Creation and oversight of the strategic risk register and related mitigation 

plans. 
 • Advise on the development and review of finance-related policies, systems and 

infrastructure that enable future scale, including but not limited to: 
§ Internal controls. 
§ Procurement and expense management. 
§ Risk mitigation frameworks including the responsible and ethical use of 

technology. 
 • Ensure compliance with fiduciary, regulatory, and legal obligations under ONCA and 

CRA requirements for charitable organizations. 
 • Support the organization’s fundraising and funding strategies by providing insight 

into stakeholder dynamics (e.g., industry, government, and philanthropy). 

<a href="https://brightshoresresearch.ca/" target="_blank">https://brightshoresresearch.ca/</a>

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 • Serve in an independent governance capacity, not affiliated with Brightshores Health 
System or any operational partner. 

 • Uphold the Institute’s code of conduct and conflict of interest policies, including 
disclosure of any real or perceived conflicts and acting independently in all 
deliberations. 

 • Serve on the Finance &amp; Audit Committee and contribute to its oversight 
responsibilities, including the review of quarterly financial statements and 
recommendation of auditors, and annual audited financials to the Board for approval. 

 • Promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in financial 
performance and governance. 

Ideal Qualifications 
 • Proven leadership experience in financial management, treasury, or audit oversight 

within a not-for-profit, public, healthcare, or research-driven organization. 
 • Experience establishing financial systems, policies, and internal controls from the 

ground up. 
 • Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to manage financial operations in 

scaling or resource-constrained organizations. 
 • Familiarity with governance structures that support financial accountability and 

strategic decision-making. 
 • Knowledge of funding mechanisms, including government, foundation, and donor 

contributions. 
 • CPA designation or equivalent financial credential is required. 
 • Experience serving on boards, particularly within the not-for-profit, charitable, health, 

or academic research sectors, is preferred. 

Commitment 
 • Board Directors serve an initial two or three-year term, which may be renewed as 

per the organization’s by-laws. 
 • Estimated commitment of 4–6 virtual board meetings per year, with additional time 

for virtual committee participation and occasional in-person or strategic planning 
sessions. 

 • This is a volunteer position in accordance with ONCA and CRA rules for charitable 
organizations. 

To Apply or Nominate a Candidate 
Please contact Neil MacLean, Executive Director by email (<a href="mailto:nmaclean@brightshores.ca" target="_blank">nmaclean@brightshores.ca</a>) 
with an expression of interest, resume and cover letter, or nomination. Brightshores 
Research Institute is committed to equity and encourages applications from individuals 
who reflect the diversity of rural communities across Canada. 
 

<a href="mailto:nmaclean@brightshores.ca" target="_blank">mailto:nmaclean@brightshores.ca</a>

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We thank all applicants and nominees for their interest, however only those under 
consideration for the role will be contacted.

Brightshores Research Institute

Independent Board Director - Finance Oversight

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