Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is seeking Expressions of Interest from highly qualified candidates to fill three (3) At-Large Director positions on its Board. These positions may be filled by individuals from the general public or by presidents of member institutions. All positions are for a three-year, renewable term, effective June 2026.
The Board is currently recruiting.
- One (1) At-Large Director with defence/military policy background and/or professional experience (retired Canadian Armed Forces or equivalent public safety/national security policy or professional experience)
- One (1) At-Large Director with digital technology and AI expertise with applied experience in private sector, public sector or education organizations (digital transformation, data governance, responsible AI, or adjacent cybersecurity experience)
- One (1) At-Large Director with experience in economic development and postsecondary-industry partnerships (Regional economic development, workforce development, innovation ecosystems, or industry–postsecondary education collaborations)
CICan strongly encourages applications from candidates who bring diverse perspectives and experiences, including Indigenous leadership or lived experience, diversity across gender, race/ethnicity, disability, 2SLGBTQIA+, and career background. Bilingualism in English and French remains strongly preferred for all positions.
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About the Organization
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is the national voice of Canada’s dynamic network of public colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics. By convening, connecting and championing the sector, we amplify the value and impact of our members to advance priorities that matter most to Canadians. With more than 95% of Canadians living within 50 km of a member institution, and thanks to its extensive reach around the globe, CICan works to position colleges and institutes as key partners in meeting Canada’s – and the world’s – biggest challenges.
We respectfully acknowledge that CICan’s offices in Ottawa are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation.
About the Board
The Board is composed of six directors representing colleges, CEGEPs, institutes and polytechnics from six regions of Canada, chosen by members, and 8 to 10 At-Large directors, chosen by the Board, representing heads of member institutions, from 2 to 6 directors, and 2 to 6 individuals, representing diverse sectors and industries with key skills and competencies identified by CICan’s Skills Matrix. The Board meets in person twice a year, in November and May, and by teleconference in September and March, with the AGM held in June. For a list of current directors, visit the CICan website. For further information, please reference the Board Terms of Reference and Board Profile.
For questions or more information, please contact Amélie Cantin, Chief Governance Officer and Strategic Advisor to the President, at acantin@cican.org.