Call for applications to the Parkinson Canada Board of Directors

The Governance & Nominating Committee is inviting applications from persons interested in being considered for the role of Parkinson Canada Board Director. There are three (3) Board Director vacancies to be filled, each for a three (3) year term (2024 – 2027).

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Note: Application instructions can be found below in the “Selection Process” section.

Read the full position description.

Our Mission

Parkinson Canada believes in a better life today for People Living with Parkinson’s, and a world without Parkinson’stomorrow.

Canada has some of the world’s highest population rates of People living with Parkinson’s, and people living with Parkinson’s are at the center of everything we do.

• We provide education and services to help people with Parkinson’s thrive
• We engage in advocacy with federal, provincial, and territorial governments on issues that matter
• We fund innovative research into better treatments and a cure through our Parkinson’s Research Program.

The Opportunity

Parkinson Canada is looking for leadership volunteers with knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:

• Fundraising
• Risk/Finance
• Strategic Partnerships
• Legal – corporate, charitable sector

Governance education and leadership experience serving on a non-profit or corporate board is preferred, but not required. Emphasis will be on the recruitment of candidates who have the time and experience to contribute to the success of Parkinson Canada.

The following attributes will also be considered:

• Big Picture Thinker
• Consensus Builder
• Motivator: ability to influence stakeholders and investors
• Bridge Builder: demonstrated ability to network and make connections
• Commitment to Parkinson’s
• Engagement: time and energy to participate in Board meetings and discussions
• A willingness to participate in and support Parkinson Canada fundraising activities

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Parkinson Canada is committed to an environment that respects and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for all volunteers, employees, supporters, clients, and all people living with and affected by Parkinson’s.

We make every effort to ensure that the Board of Directors is representative of communities across Canada. Parkinson Canada welcomes applications from persons with lived experience of Parkinson’s,  women, persons who identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of colour, linguistic minorities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, or those from other excluded or oppressed groups. We encourage applications from across Canada.

Time Commitment

• Minimum of three, 1 ½ day in-person Board meetings per year (travel may be required)
• Minimum of one to three 2-hour teleconference Board meetings; and
• Minimum of one, 1 hour Board committee meeting every 2-3 months
• Time to read and prepare for meetings (1 hour per meeting)

Selection Process

• All applicants must submit a letter of interest & resume by March 28, 2024, to the Chair, Governance and Nominating Committee at directors@parkinson.ca
• Selected applicants will be contacted by a Governance & Nominating Committee representative to arrange a virtual interview
• All other applicants will be informed about the outcome of the selection process by May 31,

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Formal elections to the Board of Directors will take place at the Parkinson Canada Annual General Meeting of Members on June 25th in Toronto, Ontario, with a Board member orientation at a subsequent date.

Incoming Board Directors should be available June 24^th to 25^th for travel to Toronto for the Annual General Meeting. Parkinson Canada provides reasonable accommodations to facilitate the participation of Board members at all in-person meetings, including travel for care partners.

The closing date for applications is March 28, 2024

Interested applicants can access the Board Director Position Description
Questions can be directed to the Chair, Governance and Nominating Committee
directors@parkinson.ca