Public / Community Board Member

Start Date

ASAP

Location

Edmonton Community Health HUB North

Program Overview

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are not-for-profit organizations supported by an agreement between Alberta Health (AH) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network. PCNs are collaborations between local physician groups and AHS Zones to enhance comprehensive primary care services in a geographic area.

At the Edmonton North PCN (ENPCN), our focus is helping our patients on their path to improving their health and wellbeing, in partnership with their family doctor. We help guide and support patients in setting realistic goals towards better health in areas of healthy eating, active living, managing diabetes or COPD, understanding their medications, mental health concerns, accessing social work supports and foot care.

T he Role

The Edmonton North PCN is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a Public / Community Board Member.

A Public / Community Board Member shares with the Board Chair and other members of the Board the responsibilities of :

• governing the ENPCN, which includes formulating policies and processes that enable the Board to make responsible decisions on fiscal and clinical matters;
• fostering the purpose and vision of the ENPCN;
• maintaining a commitment to the financial and social well-being of the ENPCN and to primary care, in general.

Q ualification

To be eligible, you should have senior leadership and governance experience, an understanding of financial matters, demonstrated community volunteer involvement and experience with Board governance.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate business acumen and / or have demonstrated experience working within non-clinical industries. Preference will also be given to applicants who have a demonstrated understanding of the principles of corporate governance.

T erms of Office

An Independent Director is appointed by the Board of Directors for a term of 3 years and may serve for up to 3 consecutive terms. This posting may be used to fill both existing and future vacancies.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please forward a resume including a brief biography and a completed application profile via our website :

If you are a successful applicant, the information provided in your biography may be used in media releases. The use and disclosure of your personal information is managed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta).

For information on the ENPCN, please click here :

We thank all those who apply, however, only those who will be offered an interview will be contacted.

All applications must be received by June 15, 2023.

Dated

May 31, 2023

Closing Date

June 15, 2023

PLEASE NOTE :  Position is contingent on a current Criminal and Vulnerable Record Check, References and Proof of Immunization Status

While we appreciate all interest in our posted positions, only those chosen for interview are contacted.

Equity and Diversity are essential to our organization. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Alberta Human Rights Act, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, marital or family status, age, and / or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.