Seeking applicants to be the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club Representative on the Bruce Trail Conservancy Board.
Our Club is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Club Representative on the Bruce Trail Conservancy Board of Directors. The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors elected by the membership.
The candidate would be initially elected for a one-year term, replacing a board member whose three-year term would have concluded in 2026. After the one-year term, the candidate would be eligible for a subsequent three-year term, to a maximum of six years.
In this role, the candidate must be a Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club member, demonstrate a commitment to the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s mission and values, and show a willingness to be open-minded and think strategically.
To support the right balance for good governance and to support the BTC’s strategic goals, candidates, in addition to meeting the eligibility criteria set out in the BTC’s By-Laws, must have knowledge and experience in at least two or more of the ten core competencies developed by the BTC for effective governance.
Currently, the BTC Board is prioritizing finding candidates with knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Conservation
- Property Securement and Land Management
- Finance Expertise in Accounting.
The BTC values and welcomes diversity on the Board. It aims to be an accessible and inclusive community that honours, respects, and reflects the various ways in which people connect with the Bruce Trail.
For more information, visit the Bruce Trail Conservancy website and see the role description below.
Our Club Nominating Team, consisting of Board members Lynn Dobson, Gurjinder Gill, Janice McClelland, Marilyn Ross, and Sandra Green, will support this nomination process.
If you are interested in contributing to the organization as a BTC Board Director, please submit a resume and cover letter to Lynn Dobson at chbtcmembershipdirector@gmail.com, no later than August 8, 2025. An in-person interview will then be arranged.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
BTC Director Role Description From CHBTC Board of Directors’ Manual
The BTC Director from the Club shall possess a number of the BTC Board core competencies and shall represent the Club on the Bruce Trail Conservancy Board of Directors. This individual is responsible for providing a club perspective to the BTC Board as part of its decision-making process and providing feedback to the Caledon Hills Board on activities at the Conservancy level.
Essential Elements:
• Attend Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club Board meetings and Annual General Meeting in April.
• Attend Bruce Trail Conservancy Board meetings including the Annual Meeting in October.
• Prior to each meeting, submit a written report to the Club on BTC Board activity.
• Participate in the CHBTC Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of Club policies, programs, and finances.
• Support the mission and vision of the CHBTC and the BTC.
• Be a member of the Caledon Hills BTC.
• Be familiar with the CHBTC Board of Directors’ Manual.
• Sign the BTC Confidentiality Agreement.
• Read the BTC Volunteer Orientation and Training manuals.
It is helpful to have:
• experience serving on a governance board
• knowledge of the BTC and Club policies and processes
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• good organizational skills
• some computer skills