Board of Directors / Conseil d'administration

Swimming Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Swimming Canada is seeking nominations for three Director positions on its Board, to be elected at the AGM on September 17, 2025. Candidates should possess skills in finance, governance, legal knowledge, policy development, and strategic planning, with experience in competitive swimming considered an asset. The Board meets regularly and members may serve on various committees.

Qualifications

• Experience in competitive swimming is an asset.
• Skills in finance, governance, legal expertise, policy development, and strategic planning are required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Board meetings 4 to 5 times a year.
• Serve on Committees such as Audit, Governance, or Marketing.

Skills

Finance

Governance

Legal knowledge and expertise

Policy development and implementation

Strategic / business planning

Job description

Swimming Canada Board of Directors Call for Nominations

The Swimming Canada Nominations Committee is seeking nominations for the Board of Directors. The election of Directors will take place at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, September 17, 2025. There are three (3) Director Positions available for election at the AGM, each for a three (3) year term. The Rules governing Nominations and Elections are available on the Swimming Canada website: -general-meeting.

Swimming Canada is committed to attracting, developing, and celebrating a diverse Board of Directors that reflects the community we serve. As a result, Swimming Canada promotes equity and diversity and encourages candidates to voluntarily indicate if they belong to an under-represented group in their application.

Experience in competitive swimming (including athletes with or without disabilities) is considered an asset.

The Board of Directors consists of nine (9) members who possess skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance
• Governance
• Legal knowledge and expertise
• Policy development and implementation
• Strategic / business planning

The Board meets 4 to 5 times per year, either in person or via conference call. Members may be assigned to one or more of the following Committees:

• Audit, Finance and Risk
• External Relations
• Governance
• High Performance
• Human Resources
• Marketing and Communications
• Nominations
• Sport Development

Application Process

Persons interested in being nominated for Director at the AGM must submit the following materials via the provided link no later than 9 PM ET on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Nominations Committee will review each nomination and conduct interviews with selected candidates. Early submission is encouraged.

• A current biography (up to 500 words)
• A statement of interest explaining why the candidate wishes to serve on the Swimming Canada Board (up to 250 words), highlighting how their skills support SNC's needs
• A resume or links to professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, corporate websites)
• The signed nominations form

All profiles will be translated, posted publicly on the Swimming Canada website, and circulated to AGM delegates. Documents may be edited for consistency and confidentiality. Candidates should submit information they are comfortable sharing publicly.

Interviews for selected candidates will be conducted virtually on Monday, August 11, or Tuesday, August 12, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM ET.

Questions regarding the process or application can be directed to .

Swimming Canada is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us if you require accommodations during the process.

Link: .

Swimming Canada Nominations Committee