OPMA is accepting applications for potential candidates to serve on its Board of Directors. The application process will close on May 1, 2024.

The OPMA Board of Directors are volunteers from diverse professional backgrounds who are elected for three-year terms to manage the affairs of the Board in accordance with the by-laws.

To be considered, all potential candidates must be OPMA members in good standing, meet the criteria for participation and be active contributors to OPMA and the sector in which they work. OPMA leadership welcomes diversity on their Board and encourages all qualified candidates from across the OPMA membership to apply.

Directors are:

• accountable for the Association’s performance in relation to its mission and strategic objectives, and for the effective stewardship of finances and human resources;
• required to attend board meetings four times per year and board committee meetings as required for an approximate time commitment of 4 hours per quarter. Officer roles may require a greater time commitment; and
• expected to abide by the OPMA Board of Directors Code of Conduct and OPMA by-laws.

The OPMA Board is a skills-based Board elected by the OPMA membership. Board members are not expected to have a high level of skills and experience in all Board competencies. Each Director brings a different level of skill in each competency so the Board as a whole has skills and experience across all 12 competencies. Membership of the OPMA Board is an opportunity to develop skills in these competencies through experience on Board Committees and Board training.

In 2024, we have three positions open. In particular, the Board is seeking nominations from individuals with skills and experience in (in order of importance): finance, governance, and government relations. The Governance Committee is actively working to improve Board diversity and encourage people from across the OPMA membership to apply.

The OPMA provides an equal opportunity to all persons without discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

A copy of the nomination form can be found here.

Please read it carefully and fill in all relevant parts. Incomplete forms will not be considered.