National Board of Directors

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Full time

The Opportunity

Looking for a new senior volunteer opportunity that will enable you to make a difference in the lives of all people in Canada? Join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke. Heart & Stroke is seeking qualified candidates to join its national board of directors.


Why join Heart & Stroke

For more than 70 years, Heart & Stroke has been at the forefront of tackling the most pressing issues related to heart disease, stroke and related conditions. We drive life-saving medical breakthroughs and act as a catalyst to bring together the brightest minds to improve diagnosis, care and support.

We advance our mission to beat heart disease and stroke by:

  1. Investing in life-saving research and supporting the next generation of heart and brain researchers
  2. Empowering and supporting people to take control of their health
  3. Partnering with volunteers, donors, researchers, clinicians and people affected by our conditions to have the greatest impact
  4. Advocating to governments to invest in programs, public awareness campaigns and public policies that help create an environment where healthy choices become easy choices.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is at the core of all this important work. We are committed to applying these principles to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees and volunteers. Candidates from equity deserving groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous peoples, members of the BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Skills & Expertise

To complement the existing expertise, diversity and range of experience on the national board, we are seeking new members with a variety of skill sets, including individuals who possess some of the following:

  1. Governance Understanding of board duties and responsibilities and leading governance principles and practices, gained as a senior executive and/or director of an organization with solid corporate governance practices or with a not-for-profit organization.
  2. Finance / Accounting / Investment / Risk Technical expertise on financial statements and reporting matters, critical accounting policies, issues related to audits, internal controls, and investment management, including prior experience as a professional accountant, CFO or CEO. Experience in identifying and assessing principal risks facing the organization and developing applicable risk management solutions.
  3. Relevant Medical Background Experience in the medical industry with knowledge pertaining to heart disease and stroke, including business and regulatory fundamentals (e.g., research & development, operations, patient care, quality control, regulatory, and risk).
  4. Strategic Planning / Performance Development Experience developing and implementing a successful strategy, including appropriately probing and challenging management on the delivery of agreed strategic objectives.
  5. Business / Management / Operational Leadership Experience as an executive leading a management and/or functional team for an organization with a track record of success and value creation.

To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI and the difference we make in the lives of all people in Canada, please visit our website.

How to Apply

Submit an expression of interest by sending a cover letter and your resume to governance@heartandstroke.ca by April 11, 2025.

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