Mitacs Board Position / Postes au sein du conseil dadministration de Mitacs

Mitacs; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Board members to guide strategy and operations within Canada's innovation ecosystem. This role offers a unique opportunity to network with leaders across the country while overseeing a significant budget aimed at fostering innovation and talent retention. Candidates should possess a strong background in corporate governance and be committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to shaping the future of innovation in Canada.

Benefits

Travel Expenses Covered

Networking Opportunities

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate governance within for-profit or not-for-profit sectors.
• Creative, effective problem solver and collaborator to enhance innovation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic direction and operations of Mitacs.
• Act as an ambassador and participate in Board meetings.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Understanding of Research and Innovation

Leadership in Government or Private Sector

French Language Skills

Job description

Location: The Board positions are open across Canada, with a focus on British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

The Board is actively seeking up to six qualified candidates.

Join our innovative and entrepreneurial Board.

Mitacs is a national not-for-profit organization that helps industry and not-for-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of partnerships. We support collaboration between industry, academia, and government to drive innovation, develop skills, and strengthen Canada’s innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we aim to develop the next generation of innovators with essential research and business skills. We work with domestic and international partners to foster a new economy based on Canada’s most valuable resource — its people.

Mitacs values diversity and inclusiveness, as outlined in our Mitacs Diversity Policy. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values. To learn more, please visit our website.

Being a Mitacs Board member allows you to oversee the strategic direction and operations of a prominent Canadian innovation intermediary. You will network with leaders from across the country. The Board guides strategy, risk management, and oversees an executive team managing an annual budget of approximately $270M to promote innovation, attract, and retain talent in Canada.

KEY COMMITMENTS:

1. Strong background in corporate governance and oversight of strategy, risk, and operations of a national or regional organization.
2. Act as an ambassador of Mitacs.
3. Time and travel commitments:

• The Board meets four times per year. Participation in scheduled meetings is required. Travel expenses are covered by Mitacs.
• Members are expected to join at least one Committee.
• Willingness to travel within Canada for meetings.
• Commitment of up to 8-12 hours per meeting cycle.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

1. Experience in corporate governance within for-profit or not-for-profit sectors.
2. Creative, effective problem solver and collaborator to enhance Mitacs’s contribution to innovation and productivity.
3. Understanding of research and innovation’s role in economic growth and social progress.
4. Backgrounds in government, post-secondary leadership, private sector leadership, or finance are preferred. French language skills are an asset.

Mitacs is committed to the principles of the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, aiming to increase diversity and representation within the workplace, including gender parity and significant representation of underrepresented groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ community, and Indigenous Peoples. We seek nominees who reflect Canada’s diversity to help us meet these goals.