The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic individual with a passion for community sport to join our volunteer Board of Directors.
The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic individual with a passion for community sport to join our volunteer Board of Directors.
The Ottawa Sport Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing sport 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:
- Educate- from summit workshops to webinars, we provide free training opportunities to stakeholders.
- Advocate- we support collaboration among local sport organizations and government policy makers regarding key issues and priorities effecting community sport
- Give – through the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation, we support new projects which improve inclusivity in sport
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 a candidate with broad financial experience in a paid or volunteer setting to join our Board as Treasurer. The treasurer will oversee the financial matters of the Ottawa Sport Council in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements and report to the board of directors at regular intervals about the financial health of the organization. The treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and are appropriate for the Ottawa Sport Council.
A passion for community sport and an understanding of its importance to Ottawa is essential. The ability to communicate effectively in both official languages is a strong asset.
Board Term:
The Board term is two years. The Ottawa Sport Council Board meets in person or by teleconference (after work hours) 4-8 times per year.
Responsibilities Specific to the Board Treasurer:
- Chair the Audit Committee
- Oversee budgets and financial statements
- Ensure that proper accounts and records are kept
- Act as a counter‐signatory on cheques and any applications for funds
- Assume a leadership role on initiatives related to financial matters
- Liaise with the Ottawa Sport Council’s auditors where appropriate.
Responsibilities of All Board Members:
- 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
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 Marcia Morris, Executive Director, Ottawa Sport Council.