Application open until filled

The Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE) is seeking an Inuk (Inuit) Board Member from Inuit Nunangat or Northern Canada to help guide and strengthen our Indigenous-led organization serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada.

Are you eager to guide, influence, and lead an innovative, community-driven organization serving Indigenous communities across Canada? Do you have the leadership skills and dedication to drive meaningful change that respects and incorporates both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems? The Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE) is seeking passionate individuals like you to join its Board of Directors.

As a member of ICCE Board of Directors, you will:

• Empower Indigenous communities in a pivotal role, guiding an Indigenous-led organization while directly impacting the future of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada, including communities in Inuit Nunangat and the North.
• Contribute to innovative community-led initiatives through decision-making, setting policy, and influencing how Indigenous communities enhance their capacity for resilience.
• Bring northern and Inuit perspectives, lived experience, and cultural knowledge to Board discussions and strategic priorities.
• Guide a team of passionate leaders and experts committed to advancing Indigenous knowledge and fostering community-driven solutions.
• Provide strategic leadership, governance, and oversight to help ICCE achieve its mission of enhancing technical and scientific capacity within Indigenous communities.
• Leverage and grow your existing network to share knowledge and experiences, ensuring Indigenous perspectives are at the forefront of environmental, social, and economic decision-making.

About ICCE

The Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE) is a national independent, non-political organization led by Indigenous people. ICCE is dedicated to a community-first approach to support Indigenous communities in managing social, cultural, health, environmental, and economic issues related to cumulative effects. We aim to empower community-based approaches through culturally relevant assessment, monitoring and management, using both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems: Two-Eyed Seeing approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and governance, helping to establish and monitor the ICCE vision, mission and goals.
• Develop and support policies that guide the organization toward achieving its objectives.
• Participate actively in Board meetings (minimum of four per year) and contribute to at least one committee or ICCE initiative.
• Ensure transparency, accountability and ethical leadership in all ICCE activities.
• Engage with members and the broader community to represent their interests and build positive relationships.
• Support the Executive Director in achieving operational excellence, ensuring that Indigenous community priorities are central to the actions of ICCE.
• Assist in securing resources and funding to sustain ICCE programs and initiatives. Monitor risks and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies

Seeking Board Directors to contribute in some of the following capacities:

• Financial: Experience in or knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and corporate finance. Preference is given to those with a professional designation.
• Legal: Understanding of the legal framework and aspects of issues, with a preference for lawyers registered to practice law in Canada.
• Human Resources: Familiarity with HR principles, employment law, labour standards, succession planning and compensation strategy.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of risk management strategies and the ability to critically assess potential opportunities and adverse effects.
• Governance and Strategy: Understanding of board governance, strategic planning and risk oversight.

Behavioural Competencies

We seek candidates who demonstrate all of the following behaviours:

• Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Respect and understanding of Indigenous cultures and perspectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to consider long-term impacts and broader contexts in decision-making.
• Ethical Leadership: Demonstrate integrity, accountability and ethical behaviour.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective teamwork and participation in board activities.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication across various formats.
• Decision-Making: Informed, timely, and effective decision-making.
• Conflict Resolution: Constructive resolution of conflicts.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and openness to change.
• Innovation: Embrace innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Stewardship: Commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management.

Eligibility

• Must be First Nation, Inuit or Métis. Applicants are asked to identify their Indigenous identity in their cover letter.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into contracts.
• Must not have been found by a court to be mentally incompetent or hold the status of a bankrupt.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to shape the future of Indigenous communities across Canada.
• Travel across Canada to attend board meetings, with all expenses covered.
• The chance to work alongside passionate leaders and experts committed to a shared vision.
• An opportunity to develop and enhance your leadership, governance and strategic planning skills.
• The fulfillment of contributing to an organization that respects, values and integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems.

How to Apply

Email us @ info@icce-caec.ca if you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and dedication to contribute to the ICCE vision. Please attach your resumé and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our Board via email.

Join us in making a meaningful impact for Indigenous communities across Canada!