The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking one skilled enthusiastic individual with a passion for community sport to join our volunteer Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term.
The Ottawa Sport Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing the community, grassroots sport sector in the nation’s capital. We strive to create and nurture sport environments that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culture, income-level and ability. As an advocate of sport, we work to:
- Champion: The OSC is recognized by the City of Ottawa as a leading voice for amateur sport. We’re committed to representing the interests of community-level sport and driving policy and program improvements to advance those interests.
- Educate: The OSC is committed to providing a range of relevant and timely educational resources, including information about current best practices and targeted materials for community-level sport participation.
- Connect: The OSC is a facilitator of collaboration and partnerships amongst local amateur sport groups. We create and foster opportunities for organizations to work together, share ideas and combine resources.
OSC is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.
The Ottawa Sport Council operates within a Competency Governance Model. Currently we are seeking 1 candidate with expertise in the following skills and attributes for the position of Secretary:
An individual with experience in maintaining and updating the system of the organization’s documents and records, minute recording, internal and external communications support.
In addition, all Board Members have the following responsibilities:
- guidance and leadership to the Executive Director for implementation of strategic and operational plans;
- review of agenda and supporting materials prior to board meetings;
- approval of annual budget and audit reports;
- representation of the Ottawa Sport Council to stakeholders;
- champion of the organization and of community sport
A passion for community sport and an understanding of its importance to Ottawa is essential.
Board Term:
The Board term is two years. The Ottawa Sport Council Board meets in person or virtually (after work hours) 4-8 times per year.
Eligibility:
Any individual, who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, who is a resident of Canada as defined in the Income Tax Act, who has the power under law to contract, who has not been declared incapable by a court in Canada or in another country, and who does not have the status of bankrupt, may be nominated for election as a Director.
Expression of Interest:
Please send a CV plus statement of interest to Frances Mercer, Executive Director, Ottawa Sport Council by Tuesday, May 19, 2026
For further information, please contact:
Frances Mercer
Executive Director, directrice générale
Conseil du sport d’Ottawa Sport Council
sportottawa.ca
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About Ottawa Sport Council
As the unified voice of amateur sport in Ottawa, the Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) facilitates advocacy and growth for all community sport organizations.
We believe that there should only be positive experiences in sport