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About the Opportunity

ID: 26-1717 Location: Alberta

Nine of Alberta Central’s 11 directors are elected or appointed by its Alberta credit union members. A minimum of two directors are required to be independent and are appointed by the board. Alberta Central is seeking one independent, board-appointed director to serve a 3-year term (with potential for up to two consecutive 3-year re-appointments), with an anticipated start in early 2027, succeeding a long-serving independent director whose term concludes in 2027.

Independent board directors will bring strategic skills and board experience from a variety of sectors, with a preference for complex, regulated industries that have seen (or are seeing) significant disruption, consolidation and/or transformation. Independent directors may also bring experience from organizations in the credit union sector; however, they must not have been employed by an Alberta credit union for at least 2 years prior to being appointed to the Alberta Central Board.

Directors are expected to commit the time required to perform board and committee duties. The board meets approximately six times a year and directors are expected to achieve a high rate of attendance at board meetings. Directors also serve on at least one standing committee. Committees generally meet in conjunction with board meetings, however may meet more frequently by teleconference or other electronic means.

The time commitment for each board meeting is on average two days, including committee meetings and meeting preparation. Board meetings are generally held at Alberta Central’s offices in Calgary, and (depending on a director’s location), travel time may increase this time commitment substantially.