Canadian Bioethics Society
Société canadienne de bioéthique

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Join the CBS-SCB Board of Directors: 2024 Nominations Now Open

• Join a dynamic and friendly team.

• Contribute to the advancement of bioethics in Canada.

• Promote the causes of the Society.

• Build connections in bioethics across Canada.

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Five Board roles are open for election in May 2024 (full role details here):

 

Fundraising Officer - 2 year term, renewable once

• Develops and implements fundraising strategies in alignment with the mission and values of the CBS-SCB.

• Identifies potential sources of funding and preparing proposals to government granting agencies.

• Works collaboratively with other members of the Board to help manage fundraising activities and meet the financial needs of the CBS-SCB.

 

Communications Officer - 3 year term, renewable once

• Ensures appropriate branding, quality and professionalism is maintained in all communications from the board or organization.

• Responds to or redirects inquiries from members, partners, etc. and provides decision-making around suitability of content, format and new projects related to communication in conjunction with other members of the CBS-SCB Board.

• Manages operations of website ensuring timely updates in French and English.

 

Deputy Communications Officer - 2 year term, renewable once

• Manages the creation and timely distribution of (at least quarterly) circulation of CBS-SCB Newsletter.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of a Communications strategy, Board priority setting and strategic planning.

• Serves on subcommittees as required to provide a perspective on communication.

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Partnerships and Community Relations Officer - 2 year term, renewable once

• Responsible for identifying, and with support from the Board, following up on opportunities to develop and strengthen relationships with other organizations with overlapping interests.

• Collaborates with Treasurer and other CBS-SCB Board members on developing attractive and sustainable partnerships and community activities.

• Liaises with current and future collaborators and communities in the CBS-SCB.

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New Initiatives Officer - 2 year term, renewable once

• Promotes ideas related to new initiatives for CBS-SCB Board consideration.

• Operationalizes new initiatives approved by the CBS-SCB Board.

• Manages volunteer and National Health Ethics week portfolio.

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Commitment required

• Participate in regularly scheduled Board meetings and related events – English is usually the language of Board operations.

• Support specific Board initiatives through leading or participating in ad hoc sub-committees.

• Promote CBS-SCB initiatives within professional networks.

• Participate in the CBS-SCB Annual Business Meeting.

• Attend the CBS-SCB conference.

• Commit between 10-15 hours a month, depending on the role and time of year.

Nomination process

​CBS-SCB members may nominate themselves or other members.

1. Ensure your membership is current. If necessary, renew your membership here.

2. Complete a nomination form before April 30th, 2024.

   • ​Fill out a Nomination Form here. Note: ​CBS-SCB members nominating another member for a Board position must inform that member and obtain the necessary background information along with the nominee's consent to share it.

   • Consent to sharing of relevant nomination information (Name, role, ands/reasons) with all CBS-SCB members prior to elections. 

3. CBS-SCB members will elect Board Members by electronic ballot at the Annual Business Meeting in May 2024.​

 

Would you like to know more?

Feel free to contact us at: canadianbioethicssociety@gmail.com