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CHEO seeks volunteer to join its Board of Directors

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CHEO, the leading provider of specialized pediatric health services in the region, is currently recruiting a volunteer to join its Board of Directors. CHEO’s Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance of the organization - its members set the organization’s strategic priorities and ensure they’re met; they provide ongoing oversight of the quality of care provided; and ensure financial resources are managed appropriately.

Vacancy - Board of Directors

CHEO is seeking to fill one vacancy on its Board of Directors. CHEO’s Board consists of 18 Directors – 12 members recruited from the broader community; 1 representative from the University of Ottawa; the Chair of the Board of the School Authority; and 4 ex-officio members. Approximately 20% of CHEO’s Board Directors are Francophones (speak French as their mother tongue).

Competencies provide the foundation for CHEO’s Board composition. CHEO’s Board of Directors is also firmly committed to diversity, striving to ensure it is representative of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Ideal candidates will have a passion for CHEO’s mission to serve the children, youth and families of our community. Candidates will also have a good knowledge of the health care environment and public policy, as well as familiarity with child and youth issues, and/or have already played active leadership roles in their community. Previous governance experience is preferred.

For this recruitment, we are seeking applicants with expertise in any of the following areas:

  • Information technology
  • Health research
  • Financial management – CPA or equivalent designation
  • Business management / Entrepreneurial expertise

Applicants without experience in one of these areas will not be considered for this particular recruitment, however, we will keep applications on file for future opportunities.

Candidates must be available to attend 6 Board meetings per year, in addition to serving on at least one Board committee which also meets 6-7 times per year. Members must also be able to dedicate several hours a month to read required documentation and attend other functions, as needed. They should be willing to represent CHEO in the community and with decision makers, in order to help achieve the organization’s long-term goals. Mandates are for three years, renewable twice.

Application Process

If you are interested in joining CHEO’s Board please send your application by e-mail to CHEO’s Governance Coordinator, Shannon Watson, at swatson@cheo.on.ca by April 23, 2021.

Applicants should include a detailed letter of interest and a resume outlining relevant experience, qualifications and any other information you would like to highlight to the Selection Committee.

As noted, CHEO is committed to diversity, striving to ensure our governance structures are representative of the demographic, ethno-cultural, linguistic and geographic characteristics of the communities we serve. In your application, we encourage you to highlight any additional information about your background that you would like to share.

About CHEO

Dedicated to the best life for every child and youth, CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research. Based in Ottawa, CHEO includes a hospital, children’s treatment centre, school and research institute, with satellite services located throughout Eastern Ontario. CHEO provides excellence in complex pediatric care, research and education. We are committed to partnering with families and the community to provide exceptional care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, standardized and coordinated approach to pediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families. Every year, CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

 

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