Board Director

The Board Director's role involves providing leadership and governance to support the Alberta PCAP Council's strategic plan, mission, and vision. The organization seeks dedicated individuals with governance experience and expertise in one or more of the following:  non-profit leadership, Indigenous relations, finance, communications, legal matters, and professional fundraising. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

For the upcoming year, we are looking to fill two Director positions. While we are open to all applications, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Indigenous relations, public relations/media, or non-profit law.

Details of a PCAP Council Director
In addition to supporting the vision, mission, and goals of the PCAP Council, a PCAP Council Director has the following roles and responsibilities:

Commitment
-Directors will commit to a two-year term with an option of renewal at the end of each term.
-The Alberta PCAP Council typically meets for the morning of the final Friday of the following months: February, April, June, August, October, and December. The board strives to meet at least once per year in-person, with all other meetings being held virtually.

Expectations
-Directors will review distributed PCAP Council meeting documents prior to meetings and be prepared to contribute at all scheduled meetings.
-Directors are strongly encouraged to attend the face-to-face meetings scheduled in Edmonton and to participate in the Strategic Planning Day, and the Annual General Meeting. 
-Every Director will be asked to serve on at least one standing committee
-Directors will not have more than three unexcused absences from PCAP Council meetings.
-Directors are asked to submit a criminal record check within six months of their initial date of board appointment and subsequently every three years. Original documents of the check must be presented to the HR and Personnel Committee following the Director’s appointment

Budget
-PCAP Council Directors are volunteers and will not receive payment for their services as Director or Officer (holding an executive position). 
-Directors will be reimbursed for travel, accommodations, and meals for face-to-face meetings.

Board Composition
-The Board strives for diversity in experiences in skills in their Directors, which may include but is not limited to: PCAP role, geographical location, ethnic or cultural background, age, skills/areas of expertise.
-The PCAP Council has a unique board make-up. Many Directors are also active staff in the PCAP programs that the PCAP Council supports. This active participation allows PCAP Council to stay in touch with their geographically diverse stakeholders. Directors who are actively working in a PCAP program are responsible for separating program interests with their duties to provide governance and guidance as a PCAP Council Director. Directors are responsible from excusing themselves from votes and decisions that may be a conflict of interest, especially when there are financial implications. Directors and PCAP Council staff must also communicate clearly to determine when services are being rendered on behalf of the board or the program.

Submitting Expressions of Interest
If you have a passion for PCAP work, and would like to contribute to the success of PCAP Programs in Alberta, we would like to hear from you. Becoming an Alberta PCAP Council Director is a great way to share your knowledge and experience, and to participate in this exciting work on a new and challenging level. Directors are expected to make their own arrangements with their place of employment in order to allow them to attend board and committee meetings. Alberta PCAP Council can provide a letter to agencies outlining the benefits of participating as a director if requested by a prospective applicant.

To apply for a position as a Director on the Alberta PCAP Council board, 
please provide a letter outlining your interest in participating in PCAP Council, including a brief description of your experience with PCAP or related work.

Letters can be sent to:
Kristin Bonot, Alberta PCAP Council Executive Director
coordinator@alberta-pcap.ca