The Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) is seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for community sport to join our volunteer Board of Directors.

Recognized by the City of Ottawa as the leading voice for amateur sport across the city, the Ottawa Sport Council serves 300,000+ sport participants from more than 750 community sport organizations. Founded in 2013, over the last decade the Ottawa Sport Council has been proud to lead a number of lasting initiatives, all with the goal to create positive experiences in sport, where everyone has the opportunity to participate. We continue to work closely with community sport participants to drive the most impact from our work, and we strive to work with partner organizations that share our vision for sport as a tool for social inclusion and a community builder.

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 2 candidates with Financial, Legal, and/or Human Resources experience in a paid or volunteer setting:

• Financial (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.
• Legal:
  The board representative with legal expertise will oversee the functioning of the Ottawa Sport Council from a legal perspective and provide guidance regarding legal matters which may arise with respect to the Ottawa Sport Council
• Human Resource (HR):
  The board representative with HR expertise will oversee the functioning of the Ottawa Sport Council from a human resources perspective and bring an understanding of labour and HR policies.

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.

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 a statement of interest to Marcia Morris, Executive Director, Ottawa Sport Council by April 26, 2023.

For further information, please contact:
Marcia Morris, P. Eng
Executive Director, directrice générale
Conseil du sport d’Ottawa Sport Council