2023-2024 AMBA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee Application Form

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Committee Member with the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association.

We are looking for 1 member-at-large to participate in our DEI Advisory Committee.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee acts as the main discussion and advisory body for AMBA in relation to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The intent of this work is to help AMBA develop and maintain an environment where we recognize the dignity and uniqueness of the individual, and where we meaningfully leverage equity and diversity in our staff, Board of Directors, membership, and community.

Please submit your application prior to April 21.

Committee members will be selected based on skill set and experience where applicable.

Should you have questions, please contact Mary Swaffield, CEO at mswaffield@amba.ca.

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* 1. Contact Information - Please complete with your details

Name

Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. How and why did you initially become involved in AMBA?

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* 3. Please make a selection from the following menu.

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* 4. What interests you about being part of the DEI Advisory Committee?

Making a difference

Giving back to the industry

Sharing your knowledge and expertise

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What makes our mission meaningful to you?

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* 6. Do you have experience working with non-profit bylaws and/or participating on non-profit committees (outside of AMBA)?

Yes

If you answered yes, please tell us about your experience.

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* 7. Being a member of AMBA's DEI Advisory Committee requires a consistent time commitment - sometimes as much as 4-6 hours/month. Are you confident that you have the time to devote to this position?

Yes

Additional information.

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* 8. Skills Assessment - Please click all that apply:

Communication and listening skills

Judgement (common sense)

Ability to facilitate group decision-making

Ability to facilitate and preside over meetings

Independent thinking skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of the Mortgage Broker Industry

Knowledge of DEI best practices

Preparation/review of agenda and minutes

Performance management and evaluation

Understand and evaluate strategic direction

Please use the box below to enter the length of time you have been in the industry.

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* 9. What other skills, connections, resources and/or expertise do you have to offer and are willing to use in the role of DEI Committee member?

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* 10. Any further information or comments?

Thank you for your application. We will notify all applicants after applications close on April 21.