We are seeking to recruit a new Governance Committee Member

CIWA’s Board is supported by three volunteer committees, each made up of community members with relevant expertise. For 2025/26, we are seeking to recruit a new Governance Committee Member. This is a volunteer position. The successful Governance Committee Member will play a vital role in supporting the CIWA Board’s governance work, which includes:

Overseeing CIWA’s bylaws, Board policies, and strategic planning framework,
Maintaining and improving the Board’s governance practices,
Providing high-level oversight of CIWA’s operations,
Training and orientating new Board Members, and
Promoting CIWA’s values, i.e., Integrity, Equity, Inclusiveness, Innovation and Leadership.

Send your resume to boardhr@ciwa-online.com with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would like to volunteer with CIWA as a Governance Committee Member.

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Board of Directors

The elected Board of Directors governs the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association. CIWA’s Board is composed of not less than nine (9) and not more than fifteen (15) full Board members. A minimum of 2/3 of the Board of Directors must be immigrants to Canada. The Chief Executive Officer attends all Board meetings but does not vote and acts as an advisor to the Board and all Board committees. The Board employs consensus-based decision-making. In the past year, the Board has updated its policies, created efficient operating procedures, and strengthened the governance framework for the organization.

The Board holds the Annual General Meeting of CIWA in June of each year. To contact the Board of Directors, please email board@ciwa-online.com.

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