Thank you for your interest in supporting our WBE Community by participating on our Committees!

You are welcome to apply at any time throughout the year. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the Nomination & Governance Committee. If approved but no vacancies are available, your name will be added to a waitlist for future consideration as positions become available.

At WBE Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, women, LGBTQ2S+, older workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel comfortable being themselves. We want everyone to feel like their voice matters, that all cultures are respected and that diverse perspectives are not only welcome but essential to our success. We treat each other with fairness and dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other distinctive characteristic.

WBE Canada also welcomes and accommodates applicants with disabilities. We will make every effort to support candidates in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the application process.

Before applying, please ensure you have reviewed our Mission, Vision and Value Priorities as well as our Governance Structure.

By submitting your application, you agree to the terms outlined. Please ensure you have read all the provided information carefully before proceeding.

Sincerely,
WBE Canada Team

Question Title

* 1. Are you already a member of the WBE Canada Board?:

Question Title

* 2. Committee interest (please select as many as apply):

Committee Application Criteria
  • Nominees must be of high repute in business or the professional community. They should have the reputation for integrity, honesty as well as adherence to high ethical standards.
  • Nominees should have demonstrated business acumen, experience and ability to exercise sound judgments related to activities of their committee and WBE Canada.
  • Nominees must exhibit a commitment to WBE Canada by attending a minimum of 75% of all Committee meetings and be a Corporate member of WBE Canada. A member will resign their position if in any given year they miss three (3) consecutive meetings of the Committee. However, consideration to waiving this policy will be given for unique circumstances. If a Committee Member should request exemption from said policy the Committee Member must contact the Chair of the Committee in writing. Alternatively, the incumbent may receive an appropriate back-up from their Corporation as a replacement for the balance of the term. Said replacement may be eligible for nomination for the new, upcoming term.
  • Nominees must be willing to actively market and promote WBE Canada. Committee Members are expected to be the advocates for WBE Canada. They should try to onboard members from their organization or other organizations, to various Board Committees. Committee Members could also encourage others to join WBE Canada.
  • Nominees must be willing to actively participate in Committee discussions and debate, respecting others opinions and, upon reaching consensus on any and every issue, commit to the full support of all Committee decisions, be they unanimous or not. Committee Members must actively participate by taking ownership for actions and tasks to support the Committee and the Board. Committee Members should deliver the assigned tasks within the expected date and share them with the committee at least a day ahead of the meeting.
  • Committee Member should attend a minimum of 75% of all the WBE meetings including the monthly committee meetings and any other ad-hoc meetings. They should not miss over 3 consecutive monthly meetings. If a Committee Member is unable to attend any meetings, they should try to provide prior notice of at least 24 hours to the Committee Chair and WBE Canada President & CEO. Generally, committee meetings would be conducted remotely via teleconferencing. However, Committee Members are encouraged to utilize video conferencing, if possible. Nominees must be prepared to serve without remuneration and no Member shall directly or indirectly receive any profit from his/her position as such.
  • Nominees will be required to provide to the Nominating Committee an application outlining their background, suitability, interest in WBE Canada and expected contribution to the Committee.
  • Nominees shall not have, nor appear to have, a conflict of interest that would affect the nominee’s ability to represent WBE Canada.
  • Nominees are expected to sign a Confidentiality Agreement. Should a nominee decline to sign the agreement, the Nomination Committee will present the specific circumstances to the Board for final review and decision. In lieu of WBE Canada’s Confidentiality Agreement, the Board will accept the signed copy of the nominee’s Corporate Confidentiality Agreement.
Section A: Applicant Information

Question Title

* 3. Contact Information

Question Title

* 4. Company Name (must be a current Corporate Member of WBE Canada):

Question Title

* 5. Job title:

Question Title

* 6. Industry:

Question Title

* 7. Company Type (choose all that apply):

Section B: Capability Assessment

Question Title

* 8. Using the following scale below, please answer the following questions regarding your skills and experiences:

Minimal to no: 0 - 1 years of direct and/or relevant experience or knowledge
Basic: 1 - 3 years of experience and/or knowledge
Adequate: 3 - 7 years of experience and/or knowledge
Superior: + 7 years experience and/or knowledge

  Minimal to no Basic  Adequate Superior
Organization Effectiveness – Drives strategic insight and direction to encourage innovation, leadership and team development skills, board training and assessments and long-term planning.
Government Contract Compliance – Manages contract or procurement involving government entities and programs.
Human Resources – Compensation, human resource committee participation with a thorough understanding of compensation, benefit and pension programs, legislation and agreements.
Governance/Board – Prior or current experience as a board member for a public, private or large non-profit.
Financial Resources – Fund development or grant writing for national, provincial, municipal or and corporate entities.
International Exposure – Work on international assignments involving procurement, supply chain, trade, regulations, travel, management or part of a team.
Sales/Marketing Expertise – Sales or marketing background combined with a strong knowledge of general strategy, markets, competitors and branding and messaging.
Procurement Background – Managing supply chain programs and/or departments, development of requests for proposals (RFPs) and contract negotiations.
Supplier Diversity – Developed small business procurement programs as well as supported facilitation of access to corporate contracts for small businesses.
Senior Officer – Experience working as a CEO or senior level officer for any size corporation.
Certification – Served on a WBENC or NMSDC or CAMSC or CGLCC national or affiliate certification committee.
Compliance/Audit – Knowledge of control matrices, procedural documentation, auditing, testing, and remediation.
Information Technology Background/Expertise/Vision – Experience or current technological background recommending, installing, developing applications/systems.
Legal – Knowledge and/or expertise in NFP or Membership law.
Section C: Commitment to WBE Canada:

Question Title

* 9. The next section helps us gauge corporate commitment and involvement in support of WBE Canada initiatives over the past 2-3 years:

  YES NO
My corporation has special initiatives that focus on WBE utilization and development.
My corporation has a written policy that identifies WBEs as an integral part of business and sets appropriate internal accountabilities.
My corporation has an established supplier diversity program with processes and goals specifically for WBEs.
Attendance/participation in annual outreach and networking activities of one or more Regional Partner Organizations in the United States or Regional Enterprise Centers in Canada.
Attendance/participation in annual outreach and networking activities of WBE Canada.
Service on committees/projects supporting WBE Canada mission, programs and goals.
Provide financial sponsorships and/or in-kind resources to support events and activities of WBE Canada.
Section D: Reflection Questions

Question Title

* 10. Why are you interested in being a Committee Member for WBE Canada? Please describe 2-3 key competencies, that you would bring to the Committee .

Question Title

* 11. Please describe your experience with a non profit organization.

Question Title

* 12. Please indicate which of the events hosted by WBE Canada that you would be potentially able to support in person.

Question Title

* 13. Please provide any further details which may support your application or any preference for which committee you are interested in supporting.

Section E: Member Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement

Question Title

* 14. WBE Canada is committed to safeguarding the personal information entrusted to us by our donors and other individuals. We manage personal information in accordance with the WBE Canada Privacy Policy.

WBE Canada acknowledges that members may have access to confidential information while carrying out their duties. Such confidential information may include, but is not limited to:
  • Personal information regarding employees, stakeholders, volunteers and donors
  • Non-public information such as employee names, non-public addresses, etc. related to agencies, grantees, and applicants obtained through the application review process, and confidential information from discussions and decisions during the application review process
  • Sensitive information obtained from program participants
  • Privileged information obtained from stakeholders and corporate partners
  • Classified financial and operational data
All volunteers shall adhere to the Privacy Policy and will not disclose, divulge, or make accessible confidential and personal information to any outside party, other than to persons who have a legitimate need for such information and to whom the Organization has authorized disclosure.

Volunteers must exercise good judgment and care always to avoid unauthorized or improper disclosures of confidential information. Conversations in public places, such as restaurants, elevators, and public transportation, should be limited to matters that do not pertain to information of a sensitive or confidential nature. In addition, members should be sensitive to the risk of inadvertent disclosure and should for example, refrain from leaving confidential information on desks or otherwise in plain view and refrain from the use of speaker phones to discuss confidential information if the conversation could be heard by unauthorized persons. If members are unclear about how to manage any confidentiality or information sharing, they should discuss it with the Board Chair.

Departing members shall return all documents, papers, and other materials, regardless of medium, which may contain or be derived from confidential information, in her or his possession.

Declaration:

Question Title

* 15. Application submitted on Date:

Question Title

* 16. Electronic signature (Enter your full name - only applications submitted by the applicant will be accepted)

Section F: Support documents

Question Title

* 17. Please upload your Resume (in PDF Format) below:

T