Nomination Form
Are you interested in being part of the leadership group of a national organization that allows you to utilize and hone your skills to make a difference in the lives of patients, providers and communities?
Are you interested in contributing to an organization that can move policy, regulations and political decisions in Canada for the benefit of Canadian patients at risk of or living with wounds?
Then consider Wounds Canada. Wounds Canada is seeking diverse, engaged and passionate candidates to sit on its dynamic board. You should have a background in health care management/administration, advocacy, governance and/or finance.
To enable Wounds Canada to meet its mandate, we are currently seeking two individuals to join the board of directors. If you would like to make a difference in the health of Canadians in the areas of skin health and wound prevention and management, we invite you to apply by April 28, 2026.
Recruitment Process for the Board of Directors
Requirements for the nomination and appointment process:
- Over the age of eighteen (18) years
- A member of Wounds Canada in good standing for a minimum of 2 years.*
- Nomination Form - if applicable
- Two letters of reference
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of Intent
- Interview with the nominations committee and as requested by Wounds Canada's Board of Directors
Role of the Wounds Canada Board of Directors:
- Serve as ambassadors of the organization
- Fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future
- Adopt sound, ethical and legal governance and financial management
- Ensure adequate resources to advance Wounds Canada's vision and mission
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regularly attend and participate in meetings of the Board (4 scheduled meetings per year) and apply informed judgement to issues before the Board by asking questions, expressing views and making recommendations as appropriate
- Prepare for meetings by reading/reviewing the agendas and other materials provided in advance
- Be responsible for reviewing and approving the Organization's strategic plan
- Review and approve the annual proposed budget and financial audit
- Oversee the management of Wounds Canada
- Review and approve the internal controls and operating policies and procedures
- Consider and approve all matters posing a significant impact on stakeholders of Wounds Canada
- Review and approve any transactions outside the normal course of business
- Provide input to the Chair for CEO annual evaluation
- Act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of Wounds Canada, and with the diligence and care of a reasonably prudent person
- Ensure personal compliance with Wounds Canada’s guidelines for conduct, including the bylaws and terms of reference
Characteristics of a Wounds Canada Board Director:
- Demonstrates leadership within wound care, their community or region
- Committed to the Mission and Vision of Wounds Canada
- Dedicated to improving outcomes for those who suffer from wounds
- Represent Wounds Canada as an ambassadors to the organization
- Accountable for stewardship and performance
- Demonstrate integrity based on honesty and objectivity
- Demonstrate loyalty to the organization, its staff and other Board members
- Respect decisions made on a majority basis
Appointments to the Board will be guided by:
- Merit- the skills and experience that the candidate brings to the Board
- Diversity- the candidate's background, skill and experience
- Strategic Direction- the candidate’s capacity to assist the Wounds Canada achieve its strategic direction
- Probity- the candidate’s commitment to the values and principles of Wounds Canada
Terms of Office
“Subsequent directors shall be elected by the members and the directors so elected, as, of and from the date hereof, shall have a term of office of three(3) years, provided that the directors currently serving a term of office shall continue to be directors until their term of office (as originally established) is completed and expires. Further provided that no director, unless such director is also an officer of the Corporation in which case such director shall not serve more than three (3) consecutive terms as a director, except if such restriction is waived or modified by a vote of not less than two-thirds(2/3) of the members at any meeting.”
Nomination Process
If you have a colleague you think would be an asset to the board, we invite you to submit a nomination form. Please ensure the candidate is agreeable to offer their name to stand for nomination prior to submitting the nomination. Please note they will need to submit all supporting documents by the deadline below. If you wish to nominate yourself, please submit all required documents by the deadline below.
Nomination forms along with all required candidate documentation must be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by April 28, 2026.
All Nominees will be asked to submit:
- Two letters of reference
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of Intent
Nomination Form
If you have questions, requests for information or would like clarification on specific events, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will be delighted to help you!