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NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES (2 POSITIONS)/CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL (2 PO
CPAWS Yukon
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Job Description
Le français suitNATIONAL 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, 2026DEADLINE: Open until positions are filledSTART DATE: September 2026The OrganizationCanadian 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. For more than 60 years, CPAWS has been a trusted leader in conservation — grounded in science, advocacy, local knowledge and collaboration — working to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.CPAWS advances the long-term protection of ecologically and culturally significant landscapes and waters, in ways that respect the sovereignty and leadership of Indigenous Nations. We achieve our mission through evidence-based advocacy, public engagement and strong partnerships.Our vision is bold: permanently protect at least half of Canada’s land, freshwater and ocean to sustain nature and people for generations to come.Operating on the unceded and unsurrendered lands of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, CPAWS works across treaty and unceded territories nationwide. We are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for people from diverse backgrounds.The RoleCPAWS’ National Board of Trustees provides strategic governance oversight rather than operational management. Day-to-day leadership is the responsibility of the National Executive Director and staff. The Board works in partnership with this national team to:
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
The OpportunityCPAWS is seeking two new Trustees with the following profiles to join its National Board:Senior Executive LeaderA 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
Senior Fundraising / Development LeaderA 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
Core Assets for Both Positions
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
Application SubmissionWe 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 if you require accommodation at any stage.Please apply submitting a cover letter and résumé combined into a single PDF titled: “LAST NAME_Board of Trustees”.We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.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 2026DATE LIMITE : jusqu’à ce que les postes soient pourvusDATE DE DÉBUT : Septembre 2026L’organisationLa 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, en mettant à profit sa forte présence à travers le pays. Depuis plus de 60 ans, la SNAP CANADA est un chef de file reconnu dans le domaine de la conservation. Notre travail axé sur la science, la sensibilisation, les connaissances locales et la collaboration cherche à contrer la double crise de la perte de biod
