Corporation Mandate
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is committed to building a national framework for the struggle against racism in Canada. We will shed light on the causes and manifestations of racism; provide independent national leadership; and serve as a resource and facilitator in the pursuit of equity, healing, fairness and justice in Canada
Composition
The CRRF Board of Directors consists of a Chairperson and not more than 19 directors to be appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, after taking into account the multicultural character, linguistic duality and regional diversity of Canadian society.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Board functions as stewards of the Foundation and have a statutory authority and responsibility for the stewardship of the affairs and business of the Foundation. The role of the Board is to provide strategic direction for the Foundation and effective oversight of Management. The directors are responsible for communicating to the public the role and activities of the Foundation, and also for bringing to the attention of CRRF racism issues in their region that have a national impact.
A more detailed job description is available upon request.
Challenges, Issues and Initiatives
One of the challenges for the CRRF is that its limited resources do not permit it to put the same priority on all areas of its mandate. Other challenges are to become more effective in communicating its work in the race relations field and to become more visible to the public; to continue to focus on creating more external alliances and partnerships; and to be more active in policy and program development and in the promotion of effective race relations training.
Core Attributes, Competencies and Experience
Understanding of the distinction between the strategic and policy setting role of the Board and the operational responsibilities of management
Capability to give leadership to the development of the Foundation
Commitment to the vision, mission, values and strategic goals of the Foundation
Ability to work as a member of a team
Respect for and tolerant of the views of others
Recognition of the time commitment and the willingness to devote the time and energy necessary to perform the role of a board member
Enthusiasm and capacity for resolving challenging issues
Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Understanding of race relations policies, issues and trend
Knowledge and experience in fundraising and/or resource development
Knowledge and experience in promotion and marketing
Knowledge and experience in financial management/planning
Knowledge and experience in administration and human resource management
Understanding of Aboriginal issues
Involvement and experience in youth initiatives
Understanding of issues of racialized communities within the Francophone community
Knowledge and experience in business and management with corporate contacts
Knowledge and experience in mass communication and/or media
Understanding of not-for-profit operation/environment/governance
Knowledge and experience in public opinion research
Region
North West Territories and Nunavut
Working conditions
The Board meets 3 times a year (normally held in March, June/July and October)
Average annual time commitment is 15 - 20 days
Entitlement to honoraria and travel and living expenses (within the limits set by the Treasury Board of Travel Directive) for attendance at Board meetings and Committee meetings
Interested individuals are invited to submit a covering letter and curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Lillian Nakamura Maguire
Chair of the Nominating Committee
Canadian Race Relations Foundation
4576 Yonge Street, Suite 701
Toronto, ON M2N 6N4
Email: sandiear@crr.ca
Fax: 416-952-3326/1-888-399-0333
