Canadian Bioethics Society
Société canadienne de bioéthique

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Join the CBS-SCB Board of Directors: 2023 Nominations 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.

 

Three Board roles are open for election in May 2023 (full role details here):

 

Fundraising Officer - 2 year term, renewable once

• Developing and implementing fundraising strategies in alignment with the mission and values of the CBS-SCB.

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

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

 

Conference Liaison Officer - 2 year term, renewable once

• Identify and collaborate with local organizing committees hosting annual conferences to ensure required processes are in place, including abstract review, registration, venue booking, and

• Liaise with conference planners as needed

• Collaborate with other Directors as needed to develop and deliver member services and benefits 

 

President-Elect - 4 year term - President-Elect (1 yr), President (2 yrs), Past President (1 yr)

• Lead the Awards and Board of Directors Nominations Committees

• Oversee Board priority setting and strategic planning

• Support all Directors and others in their work serving members

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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.

   • ​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 2023.​

 

Would you like to know more?

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