Call for Expressions of Interest
Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) is seeking to fill positions for individuals to be part of its Board of Directors.
Through advocacy, public education and personal support, Dying With Dignity Canada ensures Canadians have access to quality end-of-life choice and care.
In line with our mission, vision and values, Dying With Dignity Canada acknowledges that people across Canada reflect a range of identities and lived experiences. In order to provide advocacy, education, and supports that are meaningful and appropriate, it is important to bring diverse voices to the table.
Identified Areas of Expertise
Have skills in one of the following areas:
- Marketing (agency or similar experience)
- Public relations (media relations, reputation management, crisis communication)
- Digital literacy
- Cybersecurity expertise
- Board/Governance Experience
And who:
- Represent Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut or Atlantic Canada
- Are members of equity-seeking communities (including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions)
Please note that this is a volunteer position. If you have other skills to bring to the board, your application will still be considered and kept on file for future Board recruitment.
Board Member Responsibilities
Board members are responsible for:
- Providing leadership on issues related to the mission, vision and values of DWDC
- Setting strategic priorities
- Formulating governance policies
- Providing financial stewardship
- Oversight and monitoring organizational performance
Commitment
- A two-year term
- Attend a minimum of four Board meetings yearly, plus the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board retreat (currently 1 in person and 3 virtual meetings planned in 2026)
- Participate in at least one DWDC Committee
- Serve as an ambassador for DWDC
Application Requirements
- A copy of your CV or resume
- A completed application, via Survey Monkey, including a Board Competency and Skills Matrix and copy of your CV or resume
- A personal statement indicating why you would like to be considered for a position on the DWDC Board of Directors
- Two references
Note: To be eligible for consideration for a position on the DWDC Board, one must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Not have been declared incapable under the laws of a Canadian province or territory, or by a court in a jurisdiction outside Canada
- Not be in bankrupt status
- Have completed the expression of interest process
- Consent to an interview if nomination is supported by the Governance Committee
- Consent for bio and personal statement to be circulated to all members prior to the AGM
All submissions will be held in strict confidence and confirmation of receipt will be issued within 48 hours. All Expressions of Interest received will be reviewed by the Governance Committee with a view to making a recommendation to the Board of Directors. Selected candidates may be presented to the Members at the 2026 AGM.
Process Timelines
- Week of January 13, 2026: Call for Expression of Interest open
- February 20, 2026: Deadline for receipt of completed Expression of Interest
- Week of February 23, 2026: Review of applications by Governance Committee
- Beginning March 16, 2026: Interviews with select applicants
- Week of April 14, 2026: Follow up with all applicants by Governance Committee
- May 1, 2026: Recommendations for new Directors to the DWDC Board of Directors
- May 21, 2026: Recommended Directors to be put forward for election by the members
Interested in applying?
Please request an information package and application form from DWDC Board Administrator Gayle McClelland at gayle.mcclelland@dyingwithdignity.ca. Completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 20, 2026.
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