Overview
Board Member-at Finance Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Position: Board Member-at-Large – Finance
Position Profile:
Board Member-at-Large — Finance
Reports to: CCSA Board Members
About the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of people living in Canada. An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.
Acknowledgement
CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance.
About the Position
A volunteer Board of Directors governs the Centre. The CCSA Board of Directors is composed of 13 members. The Chair and up to four other directors are appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Federal Minister of Health. Other directors, known as members-at-large, are selected and appointed by the CCSA Board itself. They are recruited from several sectors and represent a broad cross-section of geographic areas, interests, experience and expertise.
The CCSA Board of Directors is seeking one candidate to fill a member-at-large vacancy, specifically in the area of finance, from across Canada.
Board members-at-large typically serve for a three-year term. They can be reappointed for up to two more terms. The Board meets for two days, three to four times a year in Ottawa, virtually or in another city in Canada. Each Board member is expected to serve on at least one committee, with committees usually meeting before each Board meeting.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
We encourage applications from qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including individuals with lived or living experience with substance use.
In general, the Board seeks to have its overall membership reflect the communities we serve by selecting members from:
- Different regions of Canada
- Sectors having a role in substance use and addiction (e.g., business, not-for-profit, government)
- Relevant fields of work (e.g., health, mental health, education, criminal justice, public safety)
- Diverse expertise related to board governance (e.g., finance, human resources, government relations, law, risk management)
Each director has a fiduciary responsibility to CCSA and is required to exercise their powers and discharge their duties by
- Acting honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the organization; and,
- Exercising the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances.
In addition, directors are expected to:
- Avoid potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest;
- Keep information that has not been publicly disclosed confidential, including Board discussions;
- Comply with the CCSA By‑laws, corporate governance policies, and Board policies;
- Attend and be prepared for all Board meetings;
- Participate in at least one Board committee; and
- Be available as a resource for the organization.
Qualifications
The CCSA Board is recruiting applicants from across Canada with the following skillsets:
- Financial management expertise (required)
- Governance expertise through having served on one or more boards of directors (required)
- Executive leadership experience working in Government (Federal, provincial, territorial) or in the addictions/mental health field (preferred).
- Understanding of not-for-profit governance structures
- Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills
- Willingness to serve as an ambassador for CCSA
- Passion for the organization’s mission and alignment with its values
- Strong ethical judgment and confidentiality awareness
- Is knowledgeable about the field of substance use and addictions or has insight into the issues and challenges related to substance use and addictions in Canada.
CCSA Values
CCSA Board of Directors is committed to equity,…
Title: Board Member-at Finance
Company: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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