Job Postings

 

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience, preferably with a minimum of two years of experience as a Chair, Vice Chair or Committee Chair in the non-profit sector;
• Strong governance knowledge and experience with strategic planning and organizational oversight;
• Ability to work collaboratively, respectfully and effectively with others to navigate complex issues;
• Experience facilitating effective Board and/or committee meetings;
• Proven work experience leading with integrity, inclusivity, accountability and professionalism;
• Capacity to assume a leadership role (with mentorship) for the Society;
• Fluency in or a willingness to learn Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel) and M365/Teams.

 

Governance Board member responsibilities:

• Promote the Nature Sanctuary’s vision, mission, and values;
• Ensure compliance with legal, financial, ethical and contractual obligations;
• Support and evaluate the Executive Director’s work performance;
• Provide effective strategic planning, monitoring and general oversight;
• Commit to the Society’s Code of Ethics;
• Commit to a minimum of 8-12 hours monthly to board responsibilities (includes 6 Board meetings/year, committee work and AGM/special meeting attendance); a leadership role requires a higher level of commitment beyond Board meetings; and
• Support community and fundraising events by being present for 1-2h up to 3x per year (e.g. the annual Native Plant Sale, community open houses).

 

Training Provided:

New board members are provided with an orientation to their role and responsibilities as a Society volunteer and board director, as well as the mission and work of the organization. Incoming directors are provided with the Board Policy Manual and will have the opportunity to review and discuss it with a Governance Committee member.

 

To apply:

Note that all applicants must reside in the Capital Regional District (CRD) and complete a Criminal Record Check (free for volunteers).

For more information, please email: volunteer@swanlake.bc.ca.  Please use "ATTN: Board of Directors Inquiry" in the subject field.

 

If you wish to apply for a position on the Board of Directors, please fill out the application form at the embedded URL. A completed application includes sending a resume to volunteer@swanlake.bc.ca.

Closing date for full consideration is December 29th, 2025.

 

We are grateful for your interest in helping to uplift the Nature Sanctuary’s future conservation, restoration, and community learning programs.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!