Board of Directors Opportunity

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 Influence. Advocate. Transform. 

It is an exhilarating time at Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) and the company is looking for an inspirational and collaborative individual to join its board of directors.

WSPS is a dynamic, not-for-profit organization and a key player in Ontario’s occupational health and safety system. Serving 167,000 member organizations and 4.1 million employees in the province’s manufacturing, agriculture and service sectors, it helps businesses prosper through the establishment of healthy work environments. Uniting community and business leaders to create positive change, WSPS protects potential through its team of safety experts, focus on innovation in emerging areas and commitment to fostering organizational cultures of health and safety.

The governance needs of WSPS are met through a volunteer board of directors consisting of 12 independent directors and the CEO. Normal rotation of board members requires that a new member be appointed in 2020. 

The board is seeking interested applicants with the following professional and personal qualifications:

• Director who currently occupies a senior position with broad oversight of digital transformation and/or Information Technology. In 2020, WSPS will be embarking on a digital transformation, culminating in improved customer experience. 

Qualified candidates who would be invigorated at the opportunity to be a part of this journey are encouraged to apply.

Senior-level experience in at least one of the follow sub-sectors would be beneficial:

• Agriculture & Horticulture
• Commercial Industrial Services
• Durable Goods Production
• Film & Live Performance Tourism & Hospitality
• Food, Pharmaceuticals & Personal Products
• Restaurant & Food Services Retail, Wholesale & Office Television
• Vehicle Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
• Vehicle Sales & Service.

Other preferred skills and experience:

• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and best practices, supported by either the C. Dir or ICD.D designations.
• Financial literacy at a level appropriate to the size and scope of WSPS.
• Superior personal and communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission of WSPS, the work of the board and a governance environment that is based on trust, accountability, transparency and respect.

In your response, please provide a cover letter that highlights how your education, skills and experience meet our requirements.

Applications in response to this public call are to be received on or before April 17, 2020. 

Applications should be directed to Michelle McCloskey michelle.mccloskey@wsps.ca