Canadian Bioethics Society
Société canadienne de bioéthique
Strengthening Interdisciplinary and inter-professional networks to pursue excellence in bioethics education, research and policy
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Join the CBS-SCB Board of Directors: 2024 Nominations Now Open
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Join a dynamic and friendly team.
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Contribute to the advancement of bioethics in Canada.
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Promote the causes of the Society.
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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
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Develops and implements fundraising strategies in alignment with the mission and values of the CBS-SCB.
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Identifies potential sources of funding and preparing proposals to government granting agencies.
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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
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Ensures appropriate branding, quality and professionalism is maintained in all communications from the board or organization.
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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.
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Manages operations of website ensuring timely updates in French and English.
Deputy Communications Officer - 2 year term, renewable once
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Manages the creation and timely distribution of (at least quarterly) circulation of CBS-SCB Newsletter.
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Contributes to the development and implementation of a Communications strategy, Board priority setting and strategic planning.
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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
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Responsible for identifying, and with support from the Board, following up on opportunities to develop and strengthen relationships with other organizations with overlapping interests.
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Collaborates with Treasurer and other CBS-SCB Board members on developing attractive and sustainable partnerships and community activities.
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Liaises with current and future collaborators and communities in the CBS-SCB.
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New Initiatives Officer - 2 year term, renewable once
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Promotes ideas related to new initiatives for CBS-SCB Board consideration.
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Operationalizes new initiatives approved by the CBS-SCB Board.
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Manages volunteer and National Health Ethics week portfolio.
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Commitment required
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Participate in regularly scheduled Board meetings and related events – English is usuallyï‚· the language of Board operations.
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Support specific Board initiatives through leading or participating in ad hoc sub-committeesï‚·.
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Promote CBS-SCB initiatives within professional networksï‚·.
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Participate in the CBS-SCB Annual Business Meetingï‚·.
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Attend the CBS-SCB conferenceï‚·.
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ï‚·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.
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Ensure your membership is current. If necessary, renew your membership here.
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Complete a nomination form before April 30th, 2024.
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​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.
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Consent to sharing of relevant nomination information (Name, role, ands/reasons) with all CBS-SCB members prior to elections.
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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