Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Housing and Affordable Housing Sector Knowledge

Knowledge and/or experience across a continuum includes social housing, affordable housing options, along with an understanding of community needs and housing policies.

Cultural Diversity

Lived and/or working experience and/or knowledge in the following areas:

• Promoting inclusion, diversity and equity
• Intercultural communication
• Indigenous culture
• Multiculturalism

Community Engagement

Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities, build relationships, and foster participation in civic and social initiatives including but not limited to working with vulnerable populations, social profit sectors and Indigenous communities.

Community Development

Working and/or volunteering experience collaborating with community organizations to drive collective action and strategic solutions to address social and/or economic issues.

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models
• Board experience
• Strategic planning
• Policy and procedure development

Healthcare

Working and/or educational experience in the healthcare sector, including but not limited to:

• Public health
• Medical administration
• Healthcare professionals and practitioners
• Providing healthcare to clients
• Healthcare administration

Human Rights

Lived and/or working experience and/or demonstrated advocacy for human rights initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Children and youth rights
• Ethnocultural rights
• Religious rights
• Immigrant rights
• Indigenous rights
• Gender & 2SLGBTQIA+ rights
• Poverty & socioeconomic rights
• Anti-racism
• Disability & accessibility rights
• Seniors’ rights
• Legal frameworks in human rights

Social Profit Sector Knowledge

Working, volunteering and / or educational experience in the social profit sector with connections to community support organizations and services focused on inclusion and equity.

Strategic Planning

Knowledgeable in defining strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating resources. Demonstrates the ability to develop actionable plans to achieve long-term objectives.

Quasi-Judicial Experience

Experience in decision-making and judgments following legal principles, including conducting hearings and dispute resolution.

Assessment Industry Experience

Experience in the assessment process, encompassing a comprehensive understanding of market value principles, business or real estate valuation methodologies, and the legal or regulatory frameworks governing assessments.

This experience may also include conducting property appraisals, analyzing market trends, interpreting financial data, and applying valuation techniques to ensure accurate and equitable assessments.

Legal Experience

Experience in the following:

• Working knowledge of administrative hearing procedures, including the interpretation and application of relevant legislation.

• Administrative and municipal law experience.

• Understanding of principles of administrative law and natural justice.

Finance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Accounting

• Budgeting

• Financial Analysis

• Auditing

• Risk management

• Taxation

• Market trend analysis

Technical Writing

Ability to craft clear, concise, and well-structured formal decisions or orders that reflect the rationale behind the board’s findings.

Leadership

Ability to guide and manage the board’s operations effectively, ensuring fair and impartial hearings. The ability to foster collaboration among board members, facilitate balanced discussions, and ensure all voices are heard while maintaining control of the proceedings.

Finance

Experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and related financial management activities.

Sports & Recreation

Experience in sports and recreation management, including knowledge of combative sports.

Healthcare

Working and/or educational experience in the healthcare sector, including but not limited to:

• Public health
• Medical administration
• Healthcare professionals and practitioners
• Providing healthcare to clients
• Healthcare administration

Law Enforcement / Security

Working and/or educational experience in the following:

• Administrative law

• Municipal law and knowledge of relevant legal frameworks such as the Municipal Government Act

• Policing

• Law enforcement

• Security services

Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Arts and Culture

Demonstrated passion and/or experience in arts and culture initiatives such as:

• Creative writing, poetry, journalism, blogging screenwriting, oral storytelling

• Theatre, music, dance (performing arts)

• Photography/videography

• Painting, drawing, sculpture, craft

• Visual and digital art

• Heritage conservation

Cultural Diversity

Lived and / or working experience and / or knowledge in the following areas:

• Promoting inclusion, diversity and equity
• Intercultural communication
• Indigenous culture
• Multiculturalism

Community Engagement

Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities, build relationships, and foster participation in civic and social initiatives including but not limited to working with vulnerable populations, social profit sectors and Indigenous communities.

Community Development

Working and/or volunteering experience collaborating with community organizations to drive collective action and strategic solutions to address social and / or economic issues.

Leadership

Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide teams, drive strategic initiatives and influence outcomes within an organization or community. Strong reputation and networks in relevant sectors.

Policy Development

Working experience in policy development, interpretation and identifying issues and opportunities within programs, policies and projects.

Governance

Working and / or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development

Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Arts & Culture

Demonstrated passion and/or experience in arts and culture initiatives such as:

• Creative writing, poetry, journalism, blogging screenwriting, oral storytelling

• Theatre, music, dance (performing arts)

• Photography/videography

• Painting, drawing, sculpture, craft

• Visual and digital art

• Heritage conservation.

Community Engagement

Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities, build relationships, and foster participation in civic and social initiatives including but not limited to working with vulnerable populations, social profit sectors and Indigenous communities.

Community Development

Working and/or volunteering experience collaborating with community organizations to drive collective action and strategic solutions to address social and / or economic issues.

Strategic Planning

Knowledgeable in defining strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating resources. Demonstrates the ability to develop actionable plans to achieve long-term objectives.

Leadership

Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide teams, drive strategic initiatives and influence outcomes within an organization or community. Strong reputation and networks in relevant sectors.

Cultural Diversity

Lived and/or working experience and / or knowledge in the following areas:

• Promoting inclusion, diversity and equity

• Intercultural communication

• Indigenous culture

• Multiculturalism

Youth Education / Services

Working and/or volunteer experience providing education to youth or supporting youth activities and initiatives.

Lived experience as a youth supporting youth-led activities and initiatives.

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development

Social Profit Sector Knowledge

Working, volunteering and/or educational experience in the social profit sector with connections to community support organizations and services focused on inclusion and equity.

Cultural Diversity

Lived and/or working experience and / or knowledge in the following areas:

• Promoting inclusion, diversity and equity

• Intercultural communication

• Indigenous culture

• Multiculturalism

Community Development

Working and/or volunteering experience collaborating with community organizations to drive collective action and strategic solutions to address social and/or economic issues.

Communications & Stakeholder Relations

Working experience and/or educational knowledge of the communications and stakeholder relations sector including but not limited to:

• Event planning

• Philanthropy

• Public engagement

• Fundraising

• Information technology/social media

• Indigenous Relations

Finance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Accounting

• Budgeting

• Financial analysis

• Auditing

• Risk management

• Taxation

• Market trend analysis

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development

Human Rights

Lived and/or working experience and/or demonstrated advocacy for human rights initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Children and youth rights

• Ethnocultural rights

• Religious rights

• Immigrant rights

• Indigenous rights

• Gender & 2SLGBTQIA+ rights

• Poverty & socioeconomic rights

• Anti- racism

• Disability & accessibility rights

• Seniors’ rights

• Legal frameworks in human rights

Youth Education / Services

Working and/or volunteer experience providing education to youth or supporting youth activities and initiatives.

Lived experience as a youth supporting youth-led activities and initiatives.

Social Profit Sector Knowledge

Working, volunteering and/or educational experience in the social profit sector with connections to community support organizations and services focused on inclusion and equity.

Sports & Recreation

Lived and/or working experience in sports and recreation management, including knowledge of combative sports.

Quasi-Judicial Experience

Experience in decision-making and judgments following legal principles, including conducting hearings and dispute resolution.

Animal Behavior Knowledge

Understanding of how animals interact with their environment, other animals, and humans gained through working experience as a dog behaviourist, veterinarian, veterinarian technician, dog walker or other related fields involved in working with animals.

Legal Experience

Experience in the following:

• Administrative hearing procedures, including the interpretation and application of relevant legislation.

• Administrative and municipal law experience.

• Principles of administrative law and natural justice.

Technical Writing

Ability to craft clear, concise, and well-structured formal decisions or orders that reflect the rationale behind the board’s findings.

Leadership

Ability to guide and manage the board’s operations effectively, ensuring fair and impartial hearings. The ability to foster collaboration among board members, facilitate balanced discussions, and ensure all voices are heard while maintaining control of the proceedings.

Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Business Expertise

Working experience and/or educational knowledge of business fundamentals including but not limited to:

• Management

• Leadership

• Marketing

• Sales

• Customer service

• Contract management

• Governance

Community Engagement

Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities, build relationships, and foster participation in civic and social initiatives including but not limited to working with vulnerable populations, social profit sectors and Indigenous communities.

Community Development

Working and/or volunteering experience collaborating with community organizations to drive collective action and strategic solutions to address social and/or economic issues.

Communications & Stakeholder Relations

Working experience and/or educational knowledge of the communications and stakeholder relations sector including but not limited to:

• Event planning

• Philanthropy

• Public engagement

• Fundraising

• Information technology/social media

• Indigenous relations

Leadership

Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide teams, drive strategic initiatives and influence outcomes within an organization or community. Strong reputation and networks in relevant sectors.

Finance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Accounting

• Budgeting

• Financial analysis

• Auditing

• Risk management

• Taxation

• Market trend analysis

Industry & Trades

Working and/or educational experience in the industry and trades sector, including but not limited to:

• Engineering

• Technical trades

• Construction

• Oil and gas and utilities

• Local labour unions

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development

Policy Development

Working experience in policy development, interpretation and identifying issues and opportunities within programs, policies and projects.

Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Business Expertise

Working experience and/or educational knowledge of business fundamentals including but not limited to:

• Management

• Leadership

• Marketing

• Sales

• Customer service

• Contract management

• Governance

Community Development

Working and/or volunteering experience collaborating with community organizations to drive collective action and strategic solutions to address social and / or economic issues.

Community Engagement

Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities, build relationships, and foster participation in civic and social initiatives including but not limited to working with vulnerable populations, social profit sectors and Indigenous communities.

Communications & Stakeholder Relations

Working experience and/or educational knowledge of the communications and stakeholder relations sector including but not limited to:

• Event planning

• Philanthropy

• Public engagement

• Fundraising

• Information technology/social media

• Indigenous relations

Finance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Accounting

• Budgeting

• Financial analysis

• Auditing

• Risk management

• Taxation

• Market trend analysis

Industry & Trades

Working and/or educational experience in the industry and trades sector, including but not limited to:

• Engineering

• Technical trades

• Construction

• Oil and gas and utilities

• Local labour unions

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development

Arts & Culture

Demonstrated passion and/or experience in arts and culture initiatives such as:

• Creative writing, poetry, journalism, blogging screenwriting, oral storytelling

• Theatre, music, dance (performing arts)

• Photography/videography

• Painting, drawing, sculpture, craft

• Visual and digital art

• Heritage conservation

Leadership

Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide teams, drive strategic initiatives and influence outcomes within an organization or community. Strong reputation and networks in relevant sectors.

Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Housing and Affordable Housing Sector Knowledge

Knowledge and/or experience across a continuum that includes social housing and affordable housing options, along with an understanding of community needs and housing policies.

Community Development

Working and/or volunteering experience collaborating with community organizations to drive collective action and strategic solutions to address social and/or economic issues.

Community Engagement

Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities, build relationships, and foster participation in civic and social initiatives including but not limited to working with vulnerable populations, social profit sectors and Indigenous communities.

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development.

Human Rights

Lived and/or working experience and/or demonstrated advocacy for human rights initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Children and youth rights

• Ethnocultural rights

• Religious rights

• Immigrant rights

• Indigenous rights

• Gender & 2SLGBTQIA+ rights

• Poverty & socioeconomic rights

• Anti-racism

• Disability & accessibility rights

• Seniors’ rights

• Legal frameworks in human rights

Legal/Law Enforcement

Working and/or educational experience in the following:

• Administrative law

• Municipal law and knowledge of relevant legal frameworks such as the Municipal Government Act.

• Policing

• Law enforcement

• Security services

Social Profit Sector Knowledge

Working, volunteering and/or educational experience in the social profit sector with connections to community support organizations and services focused on inclusion and equity.

Strategic Planning

Knowledgeable in defining strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating resources. Demonstrates the ability to develop actionable plans to achieve long-term objectives.

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Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Business Expertise

Working experience and/or educational knowledge of business fundamentals including but not limited to:

• Management

• Leadership

• Marketing

• Sales

• Customer service

• Contract management

• Governance

Strategic Planning

Knowledgeable in defining strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating resources. Demonstrates the ability to develop actionable plans to achieve long-term objectives.

Community Development

Working and/or volunteering experience collaborating with community organizations to drive collective action and strategic solutions to address social and/or economic issues.

Leadership

Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide teams, drive strategic initiatives and influence outcomes within an organization or community. Strong reputation and networks in relevant sector.

Industry & Trades

Working and/or educational experience in the industry and trades sector, including but not limited to:

• Engineering

• Technical trades

• Construction

• Oil and gas and utilities

• Local labour unions

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development

Policy Development

Working experience in policy development, interpretation and identifying issues and opportunities within programs, policies and projects.

Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Arts & Culture

Demonstrated passion and/or experience in arts and culture initiatives such as:

• Creative writing, poetry, journalism, blogging screenwriting, oral storytelling

• Theatre, music, dance (performing arts)

• Photography/videography

• Painting, drawing, sculpture, craft

• Visual and digital art

• Heritage conservation

Community Engagement

Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities, build relationships, and foster participation in civic and social initiatives including but not limited to working with vulnerable populations, social profit sectors and Indigenous communities.

Cultural Diversity

Lived and/or working experience and/or knowledge in the following areas:

• Promoting inclusion, diversity and equity

• Intercultural communication

• Indigenous culture

• Multiculturalism

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development

Human Rights

Lived and/or working experience and/or demonstrated advocacy for human rights initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Children and youth rights

• Ethnocultural rights

• Religious rights

• Immigrant rights

• Indigenous rights

• Gender & 2SLGBTQIA+ rights

• Poverty & socioeconomic rights

• Anti-racism

• Disability & accessibility rights

• Seniors’ rights

• Legal frameworks in human rights

Education & Training

Working experience as an educator (instructor, professor, teacher, coach, educational assistant), academic administrator or experience in student advocacy.

Social Profit Sector Knowledge

Working, volunteering and/or educational experience in the social profit sector with connections to community support organizations and services focused on inclusion and equity.

Industry & Trades

Working and or educational experience in the industry and trades sector, including but not limited to:

• Engineering

• Technical trades

• Construction

• Oil and gas and utilities

• Local labour unions

Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Community Development

Working and/or volunteering experience collaborating with community organizations to drive collective action and strategic solutions to address social and/or economic issues.

Community Engagement

Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities, build relationships, and foster participation in civic and social initiatives including but not limited to working with vulnerable populations, social profit sectors and Indigenous communities.

Cultural Diversity

Lived and/or working experience and/or knowledge in the following areas:

• Promoting inclusion, diversity and equity

• Intercultural communication

• Indigenous culture

• Multiculturalism

Human Resources

Working and/or educational experience in the human resources field, including but not limited to:

• Human resource policies

• Inclusive hiring practices

• Personnel management and adherence to best practices

Human Rights

Lived and/or working experience and/or demonstrated advocacy for human rights initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Children and youth rights

• Ethnocultural rights

• Religious rights

• Immigrant rights

• Indigenous rights

• Gender & 2SLGBTQIA+ rights

• Poverty & socioeconomic rights

• Anti-racism

• Disability & accessibility rights

• Seniors’ rights

• Legal frameworks in human rights

Policy Development

Working experience in policy development, interpretation and identifying issues and opportunities within programs, policies and projects.

Strategic Planning

Knowledgeable in defining strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating resources. Demonstrates the ability to develop actionable plans to achieve long-term objectives.

Industry & Trades

Working and or educational experience in the industry and trades sector, including but not limited to:

• Engineering

• Technical trades

• Construction

• Oil and gas and utilities

• Local labour union

Quasi-Judicial Experience

Experience in decision-making and judgments following legal principles, including conducting hearings and dispute resolution.

Land Development Principles Knowledge

Experience in the following:

• Administrative hearing procedures, including the interpretation and application of relevant legislation.

• Administrative and municipal law experience.

• Principles of administrative law and natural justice.

Technical Writing

Ability to craft clear, concise, and well-structured formal decisions or orders that reflect the rationale behind the board’s findings.

Leadership

Ability to guide and manage the board’s operations effectively, ensuring fair and impartial hearings. The ability to foster collaboration among board members, facilitate balanced discussions, and ensure all voices are heard while maintaining control of the proceedings.

Legal Experience

Experience in the following:

• Working knowledge of administrative hearing procedures, including the interpretation and application of relevant legislation.

• Administrative and municipal law experience.

• Understanding of principles of administrative law and natural justice.

Advocacy

Demonstrated advocacy in a relevant area, showing the ability to influence public policy.

Business Expertise

Working experience and/or educational knowledge of business fundamentals including but not limited to:

• Management

• Leadership

• Marketing

• Sales

• Customer service

• Contract management

• Governance

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development

Legal/Law Enforcement

Working and/or educational experience in the following:

• Administrative law

• Municipal law and knowledge of relevant legal frameworks such as the Municipal Government Act.

• Policing

• Law enforcement

• Security services

Intercultural Competence

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, backed by cultural competency training and education.

Cultural Diversity

Lived and/or working experience and/or knowledge in the following areas:

• Promoting inclusion, diversity and equity

• Intercultural communication

• Indigenous culture

• Multiculturalism

Business Expertise

Working experience and/or educational knowledge of business fundamentals including but not limited to:

• Management

• Leadership

• Marketing

• Sales

• Customer service

• Contract management

• Governance

Community Engagement

Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse communities, build relationships, and foster participation in civic and social initiatives including but not limited to working with vulnerable populations, social profit sectors and Indigenous communities.

Communications & Stakeholder Relations

Working experience and/or educational knowledge of the communications and stakeholder relations sector including but not limited to:

• Event planning

• Philanthropy

• Public engagement

• Fundraising

• Information technology/social media

• Indigenous relations

Leadership

Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide teams, drive strategic initiatives and influence outcomes within an organization or community. Strong reputation and networks in relevant sectors.

Finance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Accounting

• Budgeting

• Financial Analysis

• Auditing

• Risk management

• Taxation

• Market trend analysis

Project Management

Working experience including but not limited to:

• Project management

• Risk management

• Infrastructure lifecycle

• Operational management

Governance

Working and/or volunteer experience in the following:

• Governance models

• Board experience

• Strategic planning

• Policy and procedure development

Arts & Culture

Demonstrated passion and/or experience in arts and culture initiatives such as:

• Creative writing, poetry, journalism, blogging screenwriting, oral storytelling

• Theatre, music, dance (performing arts)

• Photography/videography

• Painting, drawing, sculpture, craft

• Visual and digital art

• Heritage conservation