APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR CYCLING CANADA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ottawa, ON (June 27, 2024) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the opening of the annual nomination process for positions on its Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is elected by Cycling Canada’s members (Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations) and is comprised of seven Director-at-large positions, a National Team athlete representative plus one optional Director that can be appointed at the discretion of the Board.
The role of Cycling Canada’s Board of Directors is to provide strategic direction, leadership, and stability for the organization. The Board establishes the overall mission and purpose for the organization and is responsible for a number of key governance-related activities including approving the appointment of and providing direction to the CEO and senior management team, the development and adoption of organizational policies, financial oversight, and approval of the annual budget.
The Nominations Committee of Cycling Canada is issuing a Call for Candidates to stand for election to the Board of Directors of Cycling Canada at the Annual Meeting to be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Positions to be filled:
- 3 Director-at-large positions (2-year terms for each)
For the upcoming September 2024 elections, the Nominations Committee is seeking nominees with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives who possess the skill sets and competencies outlined below, as established priorities for the organization:
- Law, Governance, and Policy Development
- Human Resource Management (including DE&I strategies)
- Fundraising and Sponsorship
- Culture and Change Management
- Strategy and Planning
Specifically, Cycling Canada is looking for female applicants as well as those from the Indigenous community, Black Canadians, LGBTQ2S+, persons with physical impairment and representatives from marginalized communities. Cycling Canada will ensure that equity, diversity and inclusion are key considerations through the nominations process.
Board members meet by video conference once per month, meet in person once per year and are also expected to participate on Board committees on a regular basis. Members of the Cycling Canada Board of Directors typically spend an average of 5-8 hours per month on board related activities, but this may increase if they hold a position of Chair of the Board or Chair of a Board Committee. Cycling Canada is looking to build upon the expertise within its existing Board and is seeking to include a range of diverse voices and skills that will enable the growth and development of the organization and the sport in Canada.
Board members are not compensated for their position on the board but will be reimbursed for pre-approved expenses directly related to board activities, including, but not limited to, accommodations, travel, and meals.
Eligibility Criteria to be a Director-at-large
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be a Canadian Citizen.
- Be a member in good standing of one of Cycling Canada’s Provincial or Territorial cycling associations.
- Not be of bankrupt status.
- Not have been declared incapable under laws of a Canadian province or territory or by a court in a jurisdiction outside of Canada.
- Not be a Director or Officer of one of Cycling Canada’s Provincial or Territorial cycling associations.
- Not be employed by or own an organization which is contracted by Cycling Canada.
- Not be an employee of Cycling Canada or an employee of Cycling Canada’s Provincial or Territorial cycling associations.
About Cycling Canada
Cycling Canada is the nation’s oldest National Sport Organization and has one simple purpose – to inspire Canadians to cycle. Our mandate is to holistically develop the sport in partnership with our 11 Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations, putting more Canadians on bikes from coast-to-coast and on podiums around the world. To that end, Cycling Canada has a bold strategic plan to transform our sport in Canada over the next ten years. We will engage, unite, and support our partners to collectively develop our community through high quality programs, events and services that are aligned from coast-to-coast. Moving forward Cycling Canada will focus and deliver on 4 strategic priorities in pursuit of its purpose:
- Create a community of cyclists with deep connection, affinity, and pride in the sport of cycling.
- Teach children across Canada at the grassroots level the joy of cycling skillfully.
- Produce and facilitate events that get Canadians genuinely excited about and engaged in the sport of cycling.
- Develop and deliver a sustainable performance program continuously delivering gracious champions to the world stage and lifelong ambassadors to the community.
The tagline, COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE, is an invitation to all cycling enthusiasts to join us in our journey to inspire Canadians to cycle. Our brand represents our passion for cycling and community, our dedication to the holistic development of the sport through inspiration and collaboration, and is inclusive of all cycling disciplines, from traditional sports like road and track to more recent additions like BMX Freestyle.
Nomination Process
Anyone seeking to be a candidate for election to the Cycling Canada Board of Directors must submit a fully completed Candidate package no later than 5:00 PM ET on July 19, 2024.
A completed Candidate Package includes:
- A completed online application “2024 Cycling Board Candidate Application Form” The information on this form will be made available to the membership in advance of the Annual Meeting.
- An expression of Interest & Resume uploaded with the Candidate Application Form.
- A signed Directors Agreement which will be provided to you once you have submitted a completed Candidate Application Form. The agreement must be signed and emailed to general@cyclingcanada.ca with subject line: Candidate Directors Agreement. Submission of a Directors Agreement indicates your willingness to stand as a candidate, and your agreement to comply with the duties and obligations of a director if you are elected.
Please note that all incomplete Candidate Packages will not be placed for consideration by the Nomination Committee.
Following the close of nominations, the Nomination Committee will evaluate the nominees and select a short list of nominees to be interviewed. Following deliberations, the Nominations Committee will develop a list of candidates to be recommended to the membership at the Annual Meeting.
The purpose of the Nominations Committee is to identify those candidates that are best suited to meet the needs of Cycling Canada, given their knowledge, skills, and experience, and other attributes and their understanding of the duties and obligations of a member of a governance board.
The Nominations Committee will advise all nominees of the list of those recommended by the Committee at least 14 days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting and at least 3 days before the committee’s recommendations are published to the membership.
Cycling Canada supports equity, diversity, and inclusion and will provide accommodations in all stages of the nomination process, as necessary. If you require accommodation to apply to this advertisement, please advise Cycling Canada’s Acting Chief Operations Officer, Vanessa Desjardins via email at vanessa.desjardins@cyclingcanada.ca.
