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Position Overview

National Board of Trustees (2 Volunteer Positions)

Position type:
Volunteer. Estimated commitment of approximately 4-8 hours per month, including meeting preparation and committee participation.

Location:

Flexible, Canada (primarily remote with 1-2 in-person meetings annually).

Posting date:
March 18, 2026 – Deadline:
Open until positions are filled.

Start date:

September 2026.

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada’s only national charity dedicated to protecting public land, freshwater, and ocean. With a strong presence across the country, CPAWS has been a trusted leader in conservation for more than 60 years. The Society advances long-term protection of ecologically and culturally significant landscapes and waters, respecting Indigenous sovereignty and leadership. Operating on the unceded lands of the Anishinabe‑Algonquin Nation, CPAWS is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Set long‑term strategic direction
• Ensure fiduciary oversight and financial sustainability
• Monitor organizational performance and risk
• Oversee and evaluate the National Executive Director
• Ensure legal, ethical, and policy compliance
• Safeguard mission alignment and long‑term impact

CPAWS is seeking two new Trustees with the following profiles to join its National Board.

A current or former CEO, President, Executive Director, or C‑suite executive who has led a large, complex, multi‑regional or national organization.

Ideal experience includes:

• Leading growth, transformation, or strategic renewal
• Oversight of multi‑million dollar budgets and enterprise risk
• Strong board‑management partnership experience
• Public policy, government relations, and/or national stakeholder engagement

A senior development executive with demonstrated success in relationship‑building with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.

Ideal experience includes:

• Major gifts and donor strategy
• Campaign leadership (capital, endowment, or comprehensive campaigns)
• Corporate and foundation partnerships
• Revenue diversification and philanthropic growth strategy (building capacity on the board)
• Engaging boards in fundraising

• Commitment to CPAWS’ mission and conservation outcomes
• Governance experience (non‑profit or corporate board experience preferred)
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Commitment to diversity and Indigenous reconciliation

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from diverse cultures, racialized communities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and others who contribute to equitable representation and diverse perspectives.

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. Please contact info if you require accommodation at any stage.

CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL (2 POSTES DE BÉNÉVOLAT)

Type de poste: Bénévole. Engagement d’environ 4 à 8 heures par mois, y compris la préparation des réunions et la participation aux comités.

Lieu:
Flexible, Canada (principalement à distance avec 1 à 2 réunions en présentiel par an).

Date de publication: 18 mars 2026 – Date limite: jusqu’à ce que les postes soient pourvus.

Date de début: septembre 2026.

La Société pour la nature et les parcs du Canada (SNAP CANADA) est le seul organisme caritatif national du Canada dédié à la protection de nos terres publiques, de nos eaux douces et de nos océans.

Depuis plus de 60 ans, SNAP CANADA est un chef de file reconnu dans le domaine de la conservation. Le travail axé sur la science, la sensibilisation, les connaissances locales et la collaboration cherche à contrer la double crise de la perte de biodiversité et du changement climatique.

SNAP CANADA œuvre à la protection à long terme des terres et des eaux d’importance écologique et culturelle, en travaillant dans le respect de la souveraineté et du leadership des Nations autochtones. Elle est engagée en faveur de la justice, de l’équité, de la diversité et de…