Calgary, Alberta
Position Summary — Volunteer Member, Board of Directors
Are you passionate about protecting Southern Alberta’s lands and waters? Are you seeking a volunteer opportunity that would allow to support a dedicated team of environmental professionals?
The Southern Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS Southern Alberta) is seeking up to four volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. In particular, we are seeking volunteers with any of the following:
- A law degree and/or >3 years’ experience in law
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics, an MBA/CFA/CPA, or equivalent progressive finance/business experience and a strong business/finance acumen
- A CFRE designation and/or >3 years’ experience in fundraising or fund development
- Training and/or experience in government relations or government affairs
The CPAWS Southern Alberta Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and financial oversight of the Southern Alberta chapter and works collaboratively with the CPAWS National Board of Directors. New directors are asked to commit to a 3-year term following their election to the position at the 2025 Annual General Meeting on September 25, 2025.
Directors are required to be members of CPAWS Southern Alberta at the time of their election and throughout their term of office. Any person who has donated any amount to CPAWS Southern Alberta with the past 18 months is considered a member.
The CPAWS Southern Alberta Board of Directors meets 5 times per year (typically online). Directors are also encouraged to join one of the board committees (e.g. the finance committee or the governance committee), which meet bimonthly.
Responsibilities:
- Attend and prepare for board meetings (5 per year)
- Attend the annual general meeting (one per year)
- Adhere to confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements pertaining to governance and finance oversight
- Review and approve the chapter’s risk management plan and contribute to development of other chapter policies.
- Participate in donor engagement and fund development as needed
- Guide the development and implementation of strategic plans
About CPAWS Southern Alberta
The Southern Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s mission is to protect and conserve the vital ecological function of Southern Alberta’s public lands and waters in a way that advances reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. We work toward these goals through education, engagement, and collaboration with Albertans of all backgrounds.
At CPAWS Southern Alberta, we are committed to supporting a diverse community of conservation advocates. We recognize that decolonization and social justice are the future of conservation and commit to a healthy, resilient, wild Alberta for all. If we want to protect Alberta’s landscape, we need to see inclusive conservation efforts and commit to reducing barriers and amplifying diverse voices in conservation. If you’re passionate about protecting and conserving the vital ecological function of Southern Alberta’s public lands and waters in a way that advances reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, we want to hear from you!
At CPAWS Southern Alberta, we recognize that conservation and social justice goals are intertwined and essential for a sustainable future. We are committed to working internally and with partners from equity-deserving communities to promote diverse voices, frame nature as a positive space for all, and remove barriers to participation in conservation. We encourage applications from groups that are typically under-represented in conservation organizations including, but not limited, to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, 2SLGBTQ+ identifying individuals, persons with disabilities, and candidates from all equity seeking groups. We know that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement.
If you’re excited about the role, but your qualifications don’t match perfectly, we encourage you to apply.
Please contact us for a conversation about accessibility and support throughout the recruitment process.
To Apply: Please send a resume and a brief note explaining your interest in volunteering on the CPAWS Southern Alberta Board of Directors to infosab@cpaws.org by July 26, 2025.