Become a Board Member

You can help build strong children, families and communities!

The Ministry of Children and Youth Services is currently accepting applications for the ministerial appointment of board members to the Child and Family Services Authorities. We are seeking applications from community-minded people with a sincere interest in the well-being of children, youth and families, who want to make a positive difference in their lives.

The boards act in a governance role. Working together, board members set objectives and strategic direction for the programs and services for children, youth and families and facilitate community engagement within their region. Board member skills focus on governance, financial planning, policy development and community involvement.

With the large proportion of Aboriginal children in care, many of these positions are designated for Aboriginal representation. Thus, Aboriginal individuals are encouraged to apply.

Board members are appointed by the Minister for terms of up to three years and may serve additional term(s) if appointed again by the Minister. Members serve on a voluntary basis and receive an honorarium and reimbursement for expenses.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate a suitable combination of the following:

  • volunteer, professional or consumer experience with services provided to children and families;
  • experience as a board member and an understanding of the general principles of governance;
  • knowledge of and/or sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and leadership styles;
  • an understanding of the trends and needs impacting children and families in their community;
  • active involvement in community activities; and
  • 35-40 hours available each month to attend board meetings and activities (Note that in some of the smaller regions, the time commitment will be less than 35 hours).

Vacancies

Although current vacancies are listed below, additional vacancies will occur in April 2009.  A list of recommended candidates will be established to fill the current vacancies as well as future vacancies that occur in all ten regions.

REGION    

                     

 VACANCIES

 

    APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

 

 North Central Alberta (Region 7)

 1

 Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate from the Hinton/Jasper area is appointed.
Northeast Alberta
(Region 9)

1

 Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is appointed.
 Metis Settlements     (Region 10)

1

 Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate from the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement is appointed.

For information on eligibility requirements and to obtain a board member application package, click here.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks, including satisfactory security screening.

For more information contact Sylvia Molella, Board Resources and Development, at Sylvia.Molella@gov.ab.ca or (780) 422-5679; to be connected toll-free, dial 310-0000.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.