Electronic Products Recycling Association Independent Board Directors

Boyden; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Independent Directors for its Board to provide strategic guidance and governance. This role involves ensuring the organization remains a leader in electronic product stewardship programs while navigating a complex regulatory landscape. Ideal candidates will possess strong governance backgrounds, particularly in finance or legal disciplines, and have experience in fostering collaboration across various sectors. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainable practices and making a significant impact in the recycling industry.

Qualifications

• Prior governance experience in public or private enterprises.
• Executive experience in finance or board governance is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Uphold fiduciary duties and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Guide EPRA’s long-term strategic agenda and respond to regulatory shifts.

Skills

Governance experience

Strategic oversight

Collaboration skills

Risk management

Financial expertise (CPA)

Legal expertise

Human resources experience

Government relations

Education

Board service experience

Executive experience in Finance

Job description

Founded in 2011, the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization that operates regulated recycling programs across Canada. With over 3,150 locations across the country, they represent the largest network of qualified electronic processors and drop-off locations in Canada. The EPRA works across diverse regulatory landscapes and a challenging logistical backdrop, to ensure materials are collected, recycled, and handled in a safe, secure, and environmentally sound manner. Over 1.4 million tonnes of electronics have been diverted from Canadian landfill and illegal export, with valuable materials making their way back into the manufacturing supply chain and used to make new products.

The EPRA’s long term vision is to be recognized in Canada as the leading provider of product stewardship programs, with a primary focus on electronic equipment and complementary products and services, delivering sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective management.

As the organization evolves and grows, the EPRA is seeking to add two Independent Directors to its Board of Directors.

The Independent Board Directors will provide strategic guidance, ensuring EPRA continues to serve as the leading provider and a trusted steward of the electronics product stewardship programs. Key responsibilities include :

• Governance : Uphold fiduciary duties and ensure alignment with organizational and stakeholder priorities
• Strategic Oversight : Guide EPRA’s long-term strategic agenda and respond to shifts in the regulatory environment
• Collaboration : Support effective relationships across the public and private sectors, including regulators, retail, and manufacturing organizations
• Risk Management : Ensure robust frameworks are in place for operational, financial, and cyber resilience

As an ideal candidate, you have prior governance experience by way of board service in a public or private enterprise, a not-for-profit entity, or crown corporation. Prior executive experience in Finance (CPA) or Board Governance experience, combined with prior executive experience across legal or human resources disciplines are ideal backgrounds. Experience within regulated industries and Government Relations experience is an asset.