

Call for Nominations
Expression of Interest
The CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund (CIP-PSTF), Canada's national charity for the planning profession, is now open for nominations for Directors for the 2023/2025 term. These volunteers will play an important role by providing leadership and oversight for the activities of CIP-PSTF. Anyone interested in governance, fundraising, awareness-raising — and of course, supporting the education of future planners — will find meaningful opportunities to be involved.
To be considered for the position of Director of CIP-PSTF, which begins in mid -June, please complete and submit the online CIP-PSTF Director Expression of Interest Form by 4:00 pm ET on May 12, 2023. Questions can be directed to Hannah Whitworth at impact@cip-icu.ca.
Note: Directors are elected for a term of two years.
Eligibility
To be eligible for election, nominees must be members in good standing of CIP-PSTF, and meet specific experience or competency requirements, as set out by the Board of Directors. CIP-PSTF membership is free. Contact Hannah Whitworth at impact@cip-icu.ca for more information or to become a member.
Qualifications
Each nominee must meet the following minimum qualifications:
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Relevant experience at a strategic or policy-making level in a professional, government, non-profit, charity or academic organization
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Sufficient time and availability to satisfy the Director’s responsibilities
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Reputation for ethical behaviour both personally and professionally
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Freedom from any conflict of interest that may impair the Director’s ability to make consistent and fair decisions in the best interests of CIP-PSTF
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Previous Board experience or similar
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Demonstrated financial, legal and business literacy through previous experiences
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Experience in a leadership role
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Understanding of CIP-PSTF’s role and purpose
In addition to the above, Directors should ideally demonstrate proficiency in the following:
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Integrity
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Knowledge of governance
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Collaborative skills
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Communications
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Independence
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Leadership
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Legislation and standards
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