Contribute to your Community! Become a Board Director
Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is a progressive, dynamic, client-centered not-for-profit community-governed organization. The focus of RCHS is on improving the health and wellbeing of our communities by the provision of primary care services, health promotion, and community services across the communities we serve.
Board of Directors Recruitment
RCHS is recruiting for board directors who reflect the diversity of the counties of Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville. Knowledge or experience in the following areas are considered assets in our recruitment efforts:
- Health & quality of care;
- Community & social services;
- Governance of not-for-profit corporations;
- Financial oversight; and
- Risk management
Make a difference
As an RCHS Board Director, you will have the unique opportunity to use your expertise to shape the future of local healthcare and make a difference in the well-being of our communities.
Board directors must be 18 years of age or older, live, work, and/or volunteer in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville counties, committed in sharing the organizational expectations for respectful and inclusive interactions and have sufficient time and energy to prepare for and attend board and committee meetings. Currently, Board and Committee meetings are held in hybrid format – board and committee meetings are generally held via Zoom in the winter months, and in person in the warmer months.
Time commitment and expectations
As a Board Director, you will:
- Attend and participate in all Board meetings and assigned Committee meetings.
- Occasionally attend RCHS and Board social events.
- You can expect to spend between 4-6 hours a month preparing for and attending Board and Committee meetings.
Board Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of September, October, November, January, March, and May from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m for virtual meetings, and 5:00 to 7:00pm for in person meetings. Committees of the Board include Executive Committee, Governance & Nominating Committee, Finance & Audit Committee, and Capital Development Committee.
Submitting your expression of interest
If you are interested in using your skills and experience to make a difference in our community as a member of the RCHS Board of Directors, we encourage you to apply online. All applicants will receive a response, but not all applicants will be interviewed. Recommendations of the Governance & Nominating Committee must be approved by the Board of Directors before successful candidates may be notified.
Submit an Application
Interested applicants are asked to complete the online application form and submit a current resume for consideration.
Submit your application by _____________________.
If you require accommodation(s) to fully participate in the application process, or are unable to apply online, please contact us for a copy of the application and submission instructions.
Kristian Gundersen
Executive Assistant
kgundersen@rideauchs.ca
Rideau Community Health Services is committed to building a strong collaborative community of care that is focused on equity, empathy, and respect for all.