Secretary Board of Directors

24 hours ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Siraj Institute Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We're Seeking new directors for our Board of Directors - Secretary

Assalamu alaikum

Siraj Institute is taking steps to become one of Canada's most trusted and impactful charities through transparency and good governance. We are looking to raise the standards by seeking highly qualified directors. A Secretary is needed to join our Board of Directors to begin responsibility by January 2026. This will be critical to advance our vision of building the leaders this Ummah deserves.

Key Details
:

* Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) required, or a Chartered Governance Professional (GPC.D) designation.

* Bachelor's degree in law, public administration, business, or a related field.

* 15+ years of experience in senior administrative, legal, or governance roles, including 5+ years in the charitable sector.

* Expert in corporate governance, compliance, and the laws governing Canadian charities (e.g., Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act).

* Deep hands-on knowledge of board procedures, official minute-taking, records management, and regulatory filings for non-profits

.

* Must be a team player.

* Strong governance, compliance, and risk management expertise.

* Understanding of Islamic principles related to governance is a must.

* Fluency in English or French required.

* Must be willing to travel to Ottawa at least once per quarter for in-person board meetings.

Note
: In accordance with Canadian laws, this is an unpaid position with fiduciary duties (reasonable expenses reimbursed).

Preferred Assets
:

* Experience in organizations recognized for compliance and governance excellence.

* Experience in a legal or governance capacity for public or large postsecondary institutions.

* Experience as a director on the board of a charitable organization is an asset.

* Familiarity with Sharia compliance standards as they relate to organizational governance is highly desirable.

* Any additional language spoken by our staff (Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Somali, or Turkish) is desirable.

If you are passionate about education, setting high standards, advance good governance and leadership development, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Board of Director

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Profoundry Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    Leading Change Canada is seeking new Directors to join its Board. If you are passionate about the role of young people in the transition to a sustainable, prosperous, and socially just future and can bring experience and expertise to support an early-stage national not-for-profit organization, we encourage you to apply.About the Leading Change Canada Board...

  • Board Member

    1 day ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Cultural Interpretation Services for Our Communities (CISOC) Full time $60,000 - $75,000 per year

    Join CISOC's dynamic and inclusive multicultural community as a valuable board member. Cultural Interpretation Services for Our Communities (CISOC) is a leading organization providing interpretation and translation services in Ottawa and nationwide. With a team of over 160 professional interpreters and translators proficient in more than 60 languages and...

  • 41-2025 Executive Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Family Services Ottawa Full time $52,000 - $64,725 per year

    ←Back to all jobs at Family Services Ottawa Executive Coordinator & Board Liaison- Permanent Full-time Executive Coordinator & Board Liaison - Permanent Full-timeWe are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Coordinator& Board Liaison who brings exceptional administrative, governance, andproject coordination skills to the Executive Office....

  • Executive Director

    7 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Impact Hub Ottawa Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Executive DirectorReports to:Board of DirectorsEmployment Type:Full-Time, Salaried, $85,000 with negotiable incentive structure, benefits and four weeks of paid vacation.About Impact Hub OttawaImpact Hub Ottawa is a community and coworking space where changemakers, innovators, and community builders come together to work, collaborate and create impact....

  • Director, Professional Practice

    7 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Appraisal Institute of Canada Institut canadien des évaluateurs Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

    Location:Ottawa, ON (Hybrid/Remote options available)Employment Type:Full Time (37.5 hours/week)Anticipated Start Date:December 1, 2025About UsThe Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) is the country's leading real property valuation association, representing more than 5,000 members across Canada and internationally. Since 1938, AIC has advanced the highest...

  • Director of Operations

    1 day ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Full time $111,000 - $134,076 per year

    Title: Director of OperationsReports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Location: 2675 Queensview Drive, Ottawa, ONStatus: Full-time, PermanentSalary Range: $111, $134,076.80Schedule: 40 hours per weekBargaining Unit Status: ExcludedLanguage Requirement: English is essential, French considered an assetReference Number: 25-143Closing Date: November 25th,...

  • Senior Director, Human Resources and Governance

    1 day ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CTFFCE Full time US$120,000 - US$180,000 per year

    Organization: Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF/FCE)Location:300 Sparks Street, Ottawa, OntarioReports to: Executive Director or Chief Financial OfficerAbout the CTF/FCEThe Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF/FCE) is a dynamic national organization dedicated to promoting and supporting quality, inclusive, publicly funded education across Canada. As an...

  • Secretary General, Canadian Commission for UNESCO

    1 day ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada Full time US$45,000 - US$120,000 per year

    This competition is open to members of the public (external competition)About The RoleUnder the direction of the Director and CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Secretary-General for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO plays a leadership role in ensuring that the Commission's work is relevant to both UNESCO priorities and issues specific to Canada....

  • Director, Acquisitions

    7 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Canada Lands Company Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Company: Canada LandsLocation: 100 Queen Street, Suite 1050 , Ottawa , ONEmployment Status: Employee (Full-Time)Please submit your application Friday, November 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST.Short SummaryThe Director, Acquisitions plays a pivotal role in supporting CLC by leading the identification and facilitation of property acquisitions through the federal...

  • Director, Acquisitions and Business Development

    7 days ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Canada Lands Company Société Immobilière du Canada Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

    Job req ID:2433Title:Director, Acquisitions and Business DevelopmentLocation:100 Queen Street, Suite 1050 , Ottawa , ONDepartment:Acquisitions and Business DevelopmentEmployment status: Full time permanentPURPOSE OF ROLE:The Director, Acquisitions plays a pivotal role in supporting CLC by leading the identification and facilitation of property acquisitions...