Nordiq Canada Board of Directors Call for Nominations
Nordiq Canada is seeking qualified, passionate, and committed individuals who are interested in joining the Board of Directors of Nordiq Canada. The election of 1 man and 1 woman for Independent Director positions. The position for the 1 man is a 1-year term; the position for the 1 woman is for a 2-year term; set to begin at the Annual General Meeting, June 23, 2025. The gender requirement is based on the Nordiq Canada by-laws.
We are specifically looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas to help round out the capacity and capability of the Board:
- Fundraising and business development to assist the CEO with achieving a broader set of supporters for the organization
- Financial management and budgeting
- Risk Management
If you are interested in applying for the Board position, please submit your application (including cover letter and resume) via this form on or before May 10, 2025:
Submit your application
(or email Morgan Rogers, chair of the nominations committee: with questions) Your cover letter and resume will be included with the AGM Notice to Members.
Nordiq Canada is committed to building cross country skiing as a sport that reflects and embraces the diversity of Canada and supports a culture that is equitable, open, welcoming, and inclusive.
Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your application no later than May 10, 2025. Once the nomination period has closed, applicants will be contacted by the Nominations Committee for interviews. Details of the nomination, election process, and the definition of an Independent Director are set out in Nordiq Canada’s by-laws.
Participation in the Nordiq Canada Board requires approximately 5 to 7 hours per month as well as completion of required onboarding, including Safe Sport clearance. Interested parties should also familiarize themselves with some particulars related to how the Nordiq Canada Board operates as a policy board by reading the documents found at the following links:
- https://nordiqcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/Board-Policy-Manual-2.pdf
- http://www.browndogconsulting.com/index.php/what-is-policy-governance-again/
- http://www.browndogconsulting.com/index.php/blog/
Thank you for your interest!
About Us
As the official governing body of cross-country and Para nordic skiing in Canada, Nordiq Canada promotes the growth and development of the sport from grass roots to high performance. Our 80,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. As a national sport organization, we collaborate with provincial/territorial divisions, clubs and others to provide the leadership, support and resources needed for all Canadians to find their own greatness in our sport, whether they ski for fun and fitness, or they aspire to ski for their country.
Our celebrated National Ski Team is made up of superior athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic streams. What does it take for them to be the best? If you ask our athletes, they will tell you it takes hard work, dedication, and focus. As an organization we know Olympic, Paralympic, and World Championship achievements require significant investment in facilities, equipment, training, coaches, technicians, and opportunities to compete at local races and on the world stage. These investments in high performance will trigger success at every level and for every member — from grassroots to podiums. We believe that when athletes succeed, we all succeed.