The Conference Board of Canada

6 days ago

Canada Arlington Partners International Full time

The Conference Board of Canada (“CBoC”) is the leading independent not-for-profit, applied research organization in Canada. By equipping Canadian leaders with thought-provoking and compelling research insights, CBoC has played a critical role in shaping the evolution of Canada and has helped policymakers and leaders in government, businesses and communities tackle complex challenges facing our society for over 70 years.

As a research powerhouse dedicated to solving Canada’s most challenging and critical issues, CBoC is renowned for providing high quality analysis and is a trusted voice and sought-after resource for insights that are neutral, non-partisan and non-ideological. With the purpose of delivering actionable research that leaders can use to make a real impact, CBoC regularly convenes key stakeholders to foster understanding and inspire action around the most pressing problems Canada faces.

Unique in the Canadian landscape, CBoC aims to get their research into the hands of decision-makers so they can act on the best evidence and research in Canada. Through the strength of their analysis, the clarity of their recommendations, and the depth of their connections to decision-makers, CBoC seeks to change Canada for the better.

Where insights meet impact

Now more than ever, it is paramount that Canadians have a strong understanding of our country’s challenges and solutions, anchored by point-in-time benchmarking and the evidence-based insights that Canada’s leaders need. Northern Lights 2027, CBoC’s five-year growth strategy, has the core aim of doubling down on the lines of business that have the greatest potential for generating predictable revenue.

CBoC is inviting applications from a diverse range of outstanding business, board, philanthropic and community leaders across the country for multiple appointments to CBoC’s Board of Directors in the Fall of 2024 and beyond to help further its mission and amplify its impact.

CBoC Board Directors are dynamic, well-networked CEOs and senior executive leaders with substantive board and business experience within a wide range of private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Each are doers with the desire and ability to make a significant positive impact on Canada’s most critical issues by opening doors and leveraging their networks to create partnership opportunities for CBoC. Business experience in research, economics, innovation and technology, energy and sustainability, education and skills, immigration, Indigenous and northern communities, human capital, health, telecommunications, financial and professional services, private equity, foundations and/or real estate (among other key sectors) are all assets. Substantive board experience, an understanding of good governance and effective board cultures, as well as Chair, Vice Chair and Committee Chair leadership experience are also highly valuable.

With incredible opportunities ahead and an ambitious strategic plan, this is an exciting time for transformational leaders to join CBoC’s Board of Directors. Passionate and committed to the mission of empowering and inspiring leaders through trusted research and unparalleled connections, CBoC Board Directors will help create strategic opportunities for CBoC’s continued growth and impact by providing networks, funds, resources and advice to help build a stronger future for all Canadians.

If you are interested in further exploring these dynamic Board of Directors opportunities at The Conference Board of Canada, please provide a detailed cover letter and resume. Please address your cover letter to “Lisa Heidman, LL.B., ICD.D, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Arlington Partners International and The Conference Board of Canada Selection Committee” and send your confidential materials directly to Lisa Heidman at lisaheidman@arlingtonpartnersinc.com. Your cover letter should highlight your background and connect the dots between your board, business and leadership experience and the key competencies outlined in CBoC’s Board of Directors Profile and should let us know why serving on CBoC’s Board of Directors resonates for you.

Please note this Board of Directors Profile is intended to attract and assess potential Conference Board of Canada Directors for appointments in 2024 and beyond. It also, with a strategic focus on good governance and succession planning, is intended to meaningfully engage with a diverse group of outstanding leaders across the country. As such, there may be individuals identified within this process who may or could be considered for future Conference Board of Canada Board or Committee appointment opportunities, and/or other engaging volunteer opportunities with The Conference Board of Canada, at future dates and times.

We look forward to exploring your candidacy.

CBoC’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Our organization is most impactful at the intersection of all our differences.

At The Conference Board of Canada, we are committed to providing an inclusive and equitable workplace where we value diversity. We continuously strive to build a community where differences are welcomed and respected.

  • In our diverse workforce, everyone is unique. We recognize that our visible and invisible characteristics and identities, including gender, race, age, cultural origin, ability, sexual orientation, personalities, ideologies and more, shape who we are.

  • By acknowledging, respecting, and valuing all the ways we differ, the Board strives to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and engage with their colleagues and their work with confidence, trust, and optimism. Making space for diversity and ensuring everyone is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, helps us excel as an organization and as individuals.

  • At CBoC, equity means ensuring everyone is treated with fairness in all aspects of our organization’s programs, processes, and policies. We are dedicated to fostering an equitable work environment where our employees can be successful and reach their full potential.

These concepts are core to our values – collaboration, ownership, excellence, evidence, passion, and integrity. We know from research that a diverse workforce combined with an equitable and inclusive workplace leads to more effective problem-solving, greater creativity and innovation, and makes for a more enjoyable and compelling workplace for everyone. Celebrating and respecting our differences propels us forward as an organization, allowing us to achieve our mission – to solve the wicked problems Canada’s leaders face.

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