External Candidate Selection Process

The Board of Governors, welcomes applications from engaged, skilled, and experienced individuals who collectively will reflect the diversity of Canadian society and our students. Additionally, we encourage applications from individuals with a connection to one or more of the University’s three campus locations: Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton, and Timmins.

The volunteer members of the Board of Governors play a valuable role in supporting Algoma University’s current and future success. The Governance Committee of the Board annually reviews Board member terms and upcoming vacancies, and looks at factors such as leadership experience, community connections, areas of professional expertise, location, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Contact:

Paul Quesnele,

University Secretary

[email protected]

Please take a moment to consider if you, or someone you know, might bring strategic value to the foresight/oversight role of the Board.

Required Attributes and Competencies

  • Proven strategic leadership (i.e. forward planning, change management, strategic analysis/experience, critical thinking)
  • Passionate about Algoma’s well-being (i.e. compelling interest in supporting Algoma University; advocates for higher education’s values and contributions)
  • Strong relationship building (i.e. capacity to connect with diverse communities and partners)
  • Integrity (i.e. putting the good of the university first; avoiding conflicts of interest; maintaining confidentiality)
  • Diversity of thought/perspective (i.e. international and/or cross-cultural understanding/perspective)
  • Related governance experience (i.e. experience on or with board structures)
  • Effective communication skills (i.e. constructive tone; good facilitation skills)
  • Availability to attend and actively participate (i.e. desire to serve, willingness and ability to commit the time and effort required)
  • Accounting
  • Cybersecurity
  • Executive Management
  • Finance
  • Governance
  • Legal
  • Risk Management

The Board has also identified additional strategic and contextual competencies for consideration: capital planning and infrastructure; advancement, fundraising and external relations; government relations and public policy; talent, culture and labour relations; international strategy and global engagement; postsecondary sector knowledge; and strategic planning

Application Process

Recommendations to the Board for approval of candidates are timed as needed to address upcoming vacancies. Nevertheless, the Governance Committee accepts applications for its evergreen list of potential candidates for future consideration. Board terms are typically three years and commence with the start of the Board term (July 1). 

 

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Governors, we invite you to follow these steps to apply:

  1. Complete and submit the Governor Candidate Application Form
  2. Submit a current Resume or C.V. via email to [email protected].
Governor Candidate Application FormOpens in a new tab

For further information on the process, please review the Policy for Approval of Board Members.