2023 Board of Directors Election

 

The Digital Health Canada Board Development Committee is now inviting Digital Health Canada members in good standing to put their name forward for election to one of four (4) available positions on the Board of Directors.

Nominations must be received at the Digital Health Canada National Office no later than 5 p.m. ET Friday, March 31, 2023. Follow the steps outlined in the Nomination Details below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Digital Health Canada strives to have a diverse Board that represents the cultural, generational, geographic, sectoral and disciplinary diversity of the communities we serve.

Digital Health Canada is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity in connection with our vision, mission, values and pillars. We strive to develop an awards program that reflects the diversity of the Canadian health ecosystem and the Digital Health Canada member and stakeholder community. We actively welcome nominations for people who are Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, or living with disability, as well as People of Colour or members of other racialized, marginalized, and equity-seeking groups.

Important information

Nominations must be received at the Digital Health Canada National Office no later than 5 p.m. EST Friday March 31, 2023. The following materials must be submitted as part of nominations. Nominations must be submitted online. The Form of Nomination & Consent and photo must be uploaded within the online nomination.

Nomination Details

Step 1. Download and complete the Form of Nomination and Consent

The nominated Digital Health Canada member must provide his/her signed consent on this form. Members must be nominated by at least three (3) other Digital Health Canada members in good standing. All nominators must also sign the form. If the nominators are unable to sign the same copy of the form due to location, etc., they can sign different copies. All copies must be signed by the nominees and uploaded as part of the nomination.

CONSENT FORM (PDF)

Step 2: Complete the online Nomination Form

Nominations must be received at the Digital Health Canada National Office no later than 5 p.m. ET Friday, March 31, 2023. Nominators, please submit your nomination online using the link below. The Form of Nomination and Consent and a candidate photo must be uploaded within the online Nomination.

ONLINE NOMINATION

Election Details

There are four (4) 2023-2026 Board of Directors positions open for election. Should more than four nominations be accepted, an election will be conducted by online election.

  • Nominations close March 31, 2023
  • Candidates on the roster for Board of Directors will be notified April 10, 2023 and campaigning shall begin
  • An online election will take place (if applicable) between May 8-19, 2023
  • Successful candidates will be announced at the virtual Annual General Meeting on June 14, 2023
Board Responsibilities

Digital Health Canada Board members are elected for a three-year term* and are then eligible for re-election for one additional term (six year consecutive, via two three-year terms maximum). They are required to:

  • Attend approximately four face-to-face Board meetings per year (April, June, September, November, January)
  • Participate in approximately four videoconferences per year
  • Chair or act as liaison to one of the standing Committees of the Board or a task force
  • Participate in strategic planning
  • Participate in additional board activities as required
  • Be willing to actively participate in Digital Health Canada activities and contribute to the industry.
  • The Digital Health Canada Board is a strategic board, and the CEO and National Office team provide strong operational support. In return for sitting on the Board, members will be able to actively contribute to and influence the development and advancement of the Canadian digital health industry by ensuring that Digital Health Canada remains a strong and respected organization. Board members also contribute to their own personal and professional growth. Being a Digital Health Canada Board member may well be one of the most fulfilling professional development opportunities of your career.

Board terms were changed from two to three years at a Special Member Meeting February 7, 2023. It was determined that members are better served by a board director term of three years; the extended term would create a longer runway for engagement and stewardship following board director onboarding; and the longer term maintains a consistent opportunity for new members to run and join the board.