

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: 2023 Nominations 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.
Three Board roles are open for election in May 2023 (full role details here):
Fundraising Officer - 2 year term, renewable once
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Developing and implementing fundraising strategies in alignment with the mission and values of the CBS-SCB.
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Identifying potential sources of funding and preparing proposals to government granting agencies.
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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
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Identify and collaborate with local organizing committees hosting annual conferences to ensure required processes are in place, including abstract review, registration, venue booking, and
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Liaise with conference planners as needed
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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)
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Lead the Awards and Board of Directors Nominations Committees
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Oversee Board priority setting and strategic planning
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Support all Directors and others in their work serving members
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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.
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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 2023.​
Would you like to know more?
Feel free to contact us at: canadianbioethicssociety@gmail.com