EXTERNAL DIRECTOR
(Volunteer Board member, three-year term)
The Board of Directors is the legal authority for the Calgary West Central P.G. Co. (CWC P.G. Co.), a not-for-profit corporation comprised of community-based primary care providers. Through a joint venture with Alberta Health Services, the CWC P.G. Co. guides the Calgary West Central Primary Care Network (CWC PCN) in its mission to support physician members and their patients in southwest Calgary.
The CWC P.G. Co. is seeking to appoint a volunteer External Director to its Board. The primary purpose of the External Director is to bring an objective perspective to Board discussions and to act as a representative voice of the community. Preference will be given to someone with previous not-for-profit Board experience. As a volunteer Board member, the External Director is ineligible to receive compensation. In alignment with Alberta Health policies, other support mechanisms are available to cover reasonable expenses when attending CWC PCN meetings to help ensure that this is a barrier-free opportunity*.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Activities associated with being a member of the Board:
- Preparing for and attending Board meetings, the annual general meeting, strategic Board planning meetings, and any other meetings as required.
- Serving as a member of a Board sub-committee.
- Participating in discussions and decisions on matters of strategy, risk management, policy, finance, programs, and personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal External Director candidate will demonstrate a passion for not-for-profit work. The External Director will be able to commit to fulfilling all Board responsibilities, comply with all organizational policies, and will be willing to contribute constructively and respectfully in Board and subcommittee meetings. As a member of the Board, the External Director must possess sophisticated and thoughtful communication skills and demonstrate a desire to build positive relationships with fellow Board members and senior staff.
Competencies
- Knowledge or previous experience in human resources, law, enterprise risk management, or strategic planning would be considered an asset.
- Previous experience serving on a Board of Directors and understanding the distinction between the Board and operations would be considered an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application via email to board@cwcpcn.com. Only submissions with a resume and cover letter will be considered.
A clear criminal check from the province you have resided in for the past 12 months will also be required to be eligible for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
