Please note: You need to be a member to view the for-profit board opportunities.

Is your company looking to fill a board opening? Fill out this questionnaire about your Board needs and we will search in our database for suitable candidates for your company. To add your Board posting on our website send it to boardreadywomen@gmail.com and we will also include it in our monthly newsletter.

Board Postings

  • Board Posting Type

Board members of the Epilepsy Association of Calgary (the “Association”) are responsible for acting in the best long-term interests of the Association and the community and will bring to the task of informed decision-making a broad knowledge and an inclusive perspective....
The Director of Grants will oversee all our engagement with grant-making foundations — building relationships and developing opportunities for restricted and unrestricted fundraising. Reporting to the Chair of the board, the Director of Grants will join the board and empower other board-members and staff to effectively improve our financial position....
COTERC is looking for a highly experienced, senior marketing professional to join us and lead our marketing efforts in the wake of a renewed emphasis on organizational growth and impact. Over the past 12 months we have reviewed our approach to driving change and are in the process of setting a new three-year strategy. The Director of Marketing will oversee all our outbound communications — including...
COTERC is a not-for-profit protecting tropical ecosystems by empowering the next generation of conservation scientists. Tropical ecosystems are under threat from a range of human disturbances — and we still lack the necessary knowledge to intervene and protect biodiversity that is critical to society’s survival.
Over the past 33 years more than 2400 early stage researchers have visited our biological station in Costa Rica — publishing groundbreaking research on some of the least understood species in the world. Given our geographical location in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and our laser-focus ...
The Georgina Community Food Pantry (GCFP) is seeking Board Members who are passionate about our mission, which is to provide dignified access to good food that nourishes our community and inspires change. We are looking for diverse leaders with expertise in the following areas: leadership, finance and/or fundraising. Previous board experience and knowledge of food insecurity are preferred.
Are you passionate about helping others find recovery from addiction, and are you interested in volunteering your time and talents to an engaged and dedicated Board of Directors? Renascent is currently seeking new volunteer Board Directors to help Renascent face the growing challenges of addiction in our communities and develop pathways to hope, healing and connection....
Commissionaires employs men and women of all ages and walks of life who serve in many communities across Southern Alberta. Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP account for many of our employees, and serve at all levels of the organization, from security guard to CEO. We provide outstanding security and security...
Camp Cadicasu, with over 94 years of history operating in Calgary, Alberta, provides a summer outdoor summer camp  during July – August, and offers year-round education programs, school field trips, weekend events, and custom rentals for groups wedding receptions, a family reunion, or celebrating the great outdoors with a hiking and fantastic weekends in the outdoors during the months from September to May...
The Board of Directors is made up of volunteers who are elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Society and is responsible for the governance and overall operation of the Calgary Girls Charter School in accordance with the Society By-Laws, the Provincial Education Act and Alberta Education Regulations...
As the leading aquatic experts in Alberta and the Northwest Territories, the Lifesaving Society serves members, affiliates, and the broader public. We prevent drowning and water related injury through aquatic training and sport, safety audits, public education and evidence-based research. We collaborate...
As the cost-of-living increases and grocery prices continue to rise, we know that more and more of our neighbours are struggling to make ends meet every day. We believe that Christmas is one day that should be an opportunity to pause and experience the joy of a family meal without the stress of how to pay for it....
The Alberta Women’s Science Network (AWSN) is seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors and committees. We are committed to enabling a culture of equity and inclusivity across Alberta’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)...
WISH has been a refuge and an essential point of contact for street-based sex workers in Vancouver. Based in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, WISH's connection to the land is central to the work we do and our efforts to decolonize that work....
The Board is committed to seeking a skilled and diverse membership reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes gender, cultural and ethnic diversity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. Multilingual skills are viewed as an asset....
With a commitment to partnership, support, and advocacy, STC delivers expert services to individuals, families, and communities experiencing harm related to substance use...
The Board of Directors is the legal authority for The Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre Society. As a member of the Board, a Board Member acts in a position of trust for the community, and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization....
Baseball Canada (BC) is the national governing body for baseball in Canada, committed to promoting the growth and development of the sport at all levels, from grassroots to high performance. Baseball Canada believes in providing positive experiences for all participants in a safe and inclusive...
The Alberta Science Network was founded in 1991 as a not for profit charity and provides science outreach to teachers and their students. Our signature provincial program is Scientists & Engineers-in-the-Classroom. Practicing scientists, engineers and subject matter experts volunteer their time to go into classrooms and deliver Alberta...
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is seeking a non-planner to fill a volunteer OPPI Council position for the governance term of September 2025 to September 2027. Our public member will offer an external perspective on the deliberations...
As a member of this board, you will have the opportunity to utilize your full range of intellectual and professional capabilities to help make a difference in food insecurity throughout this city. Exceptional board service enables you to bring your emotional connection to the work, your philanthropic dedication, your life experiences, your knowledge, skills, and sound judgment to the organization....
Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada empowers every girl to discover who she is and wants to be. Girl Guides provides an all-girl environment that invites girls and youth to challenge themselves, find their voice, meet new friends, have fun and make a difference in the world. GGC strives to ensure that girls...
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation is a separate and independently governed organization overseeing the endowment fund created to support the long-term operations of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. A portion of the return earned on the endowment fund is contributed annually to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra....
Fashion Takes Action (FTA) is Canada’s first non-profit fashion industry organization focused on sustainability. We work with industry and consumers, with the goal to shift behaviour toward more positive social and environmental impacts...
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (ASHF) is governed primarily by a Policy Governing Board. This means the Board sets policies that shape the long-term direction and strategic priorities of the organization. Each Board member has a fiduciary duty to the ASHF, requiring them to act honestly, in good faith, and in the best...
Are you passionate about community sports and looking for a way to make a difference? The Airdrie & District Soccer Association (ADSA) is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Board of Directors as Directors at Large. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the growth...
McDougall House Association (MHA) is a not-for-profit society and registered charity, established in 1969, providing residential second stage addiction treatment for women. Women who come to McDougall House have already completed a first stage addictions program and are seeking further support in their recovery...
hile based in Victoria, British Columbia, we are a national charity whose Board meets virtually. This is a remote, unpaid volunteer position with occasional in-person participation. Members of our Board of Directors are experienced and committed leaders with a wide range of knowledge, expertise, and perspectives....
Step by Step is a charitable organization providing exceptional early childhood education, therapeutic and family supports for developmentally delayed and disabled children and their families. We are seeking a dedicated and financially savvy individual to serve as treasurer on our board, to help ensure the financial health and long-term sustainability of our organization...
As Canada’s leading physical activity organization, ParticipACTION works with its partners, which include organizations in the sport, physical activity and recreation sectors, alongside government and corporate sponsors, to help people move more where they live, learn, work and play. Through our ...
Distress Centre Calgary has an enduring legacy of creating lasting social impact as a critical service in Calgary’s network of care. Our organization ensures that everyone has a place to turn to in a time of crisis by providing 24-hour crisis and navigation support. We do this through 24/7 crisis and 211 information and referral phones, chat and text lines....
The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact — it is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack. Today, it is a one-of-a-kind museum...
Founded in 1969, SOS Children’s Villages Canada is a member of the SOS Children’s Villages International federation. SOS Children’s Villages is dedicated to protecting children and advancing their rights in 137 countries and territories worldwide. We believe that children deserve more than just survival. They have a right to grow up in a safe and caring family environment, giving them the best...
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to academic excellence. Laurier’s holistic approach to learning integrates innovative programming with hands-on experience outside the classroom to ensure Laurier graduates are not only ready for the future but are inspired to leave their mark on the world. Community is at the heart of everything the university does. Laurier inspires students to engage...
This federal agency operates the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. This strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic serves Canada and the world, and advances Canada’s knowledge of the Arctic in order to improve economic opportunities, environmental stewardship, and the quality of life for Northerners and all Canadians...
Luke’s Place Support & Resource Centre for Women & Children is an award-winning non-profit centre of excellence in family law support for women who have been subjected to intimate partner abuse. We are devoted to improving the safety and experience of women and their children as they proceed through the complex family court system. As an organization, we provide direct services to hundreds of women...
Amethyst Centre Ottawa, founded in 1979, is a day-treatment program offering alternative addiction services to women and gender diverse individuals in the Ottawa area. Our goal is to support individuals’ empowerment in addressing challenges in their relationships with substances and...
CAHF is a new charitable organization in the start-up phase of operations. Our mandate comes from the successful RESOLVE Capital Campaign (2012 – 2018) that raised $75M for 22 affordable housing projects that were built by 9 housing agencies in Calgary. Although this helped to create spaces for over 2000 people, there remains a huge deficit in affordable housing in Calgary....
At Women + Wealth, our mission is to serve as a platform for women to share their journey of success and inspire others through their stories. Through our International Women’s Day Galas, we unite people to celebrate the remarkable achievements of female leaders...

Become a Member of the Board Ready Women Network to gain access to All Board Postings