Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the opening of the annual nomination process for positions on its Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is elected by Cycling Canada’s members (Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations) and is comprised of seven Director-at-large positions, a National Team athlete representative, and one optional Director who may be appointed at the discretion of the Board.
The Board provides strategic direction, leadership, and stability for the organization. It establishes the overall mission and purpose for Cycling Canada and is responsible for core governance responsibilities including policy development, financial oversight, and approval of the annual budget. It also appoints and provides guidance to the CEO and senior management team.
The Nominations Committee is issuing a Call for Candidates to stand for election at the Annual Meeting to be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Positions to be filled:
- 2 Director-at-large positions (3-year terms for each)
- 2 Director-at-large positions (1-year term for each)
For the 2025 election cycle, Cycling Canada is seeking nominees who bring diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, with an emphasis on the following two areas:
- Finance and Financial Oversight
Candidates with a CPA or similar financial designation will be strongly considered an asset. - Fundraising and Sponsorship Development
Professional experience in fundraising strategy and donor engagement, with an appropriate designation or proven track record, is highly desirable.
The organization continues to encourage nominations from individuals who identify as women, members of Indigenous communities, Black Canadians, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and members of other equity-deserving groups.
Board members meet by video conference once per month, meet in person once per year and are also expected to participate on Board committees on a regular basis. Members of the Cycling Canada Board of Directors typically spend an average of 5-8 hours per month on board related activities, but this may increase if they hold a position of Chair of the Board or Chair of a Board Committee. Cycling Canada is looking to build upon the expertise within its existing Board and is seeking to include a range of diverse voices and skills that will enable the growth and development of the organization and the sport in Canada.
Board members are not compensated for their position on the board but will be reimbursed for pre-approved expenses directly related to board activities, including, but not limited to, accommodations, travel, and meals.
Eligibility Criteria to be a Director-at-large
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be a Canadian Citizen.
- Be a member in good standing of one of Cycling Canada’s Provincial or Territorial cycling associations.
- Not be of bankrupt status.
- Not have been declared incapable under laws of a Canadian province or territory or by a court in a jurisdiction outside of Canada.
- Not be a Director or Officer of one of Cycling Canada’s Provincial or Territorial cycling associations.
- Not be employed by or own an organization which is contracted by Cycling Canada.
- Not be an employee of Cycling Canada or an employee of Cycling Canada’s Provincial or Territorial cycling associations.
Nomination Process
Anyone seeking to be a candidate for election to the Cycling Canada Board of Directors must submit a fully completed Candidate package no later than 5:00 PM ET on July 20, 2025.
A completed Candidate Package includes:
- A completed online application “2025 Cycling Board Candidate Application Form” The information on this form will be made available to the membership in advance of the Annual Meeting.
- An expression of Interest & Resume uploaded with the Candidate Application Form.
- A signed Directors Agreement which will be provided to you once you have submitted a completed Candidate Application Form. The agreement must be signed and emailed to general@cyclingcanada.ca with subject line: Candidate Directors Agreement. Submission of a Directors Agreement indicates your willingness to stand as a candidate, and your agreement to comply with the duties and obligations of a director if you are elected.
Please note that all incomplete Candidate Packages will not be placed for consideration by the Nomination Committee.
Following the close of nominations, the Nomination Committee will evaluate the nominees and select a short list of nominees to be interviewed. Following deliberations, the Nominations Committee will develop a list of candidates to be recommended to the membership at the Annual Meeting.
The purpose of the Nominations Committee is to identify those candidates that are best suited to meet the needs of Cycling Canada, given their knowledge, skills, and experience, and other attributes and their understanding of the duties and obligations of a member of a governance board.
The Nominations Committee will advise all nominees of the list of those recommended by the Committee at least 14 days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting and at least 3 days before the committee’s recommendations are published to the membership.
Cycling Canada supports equity, diversity, and inclusion and will provide accommodations in all stages of the nomination process, as necessary. If you require accommodation to apply to this advertisement, please advise Cycling Canada’s Acting CEO, Mathieu Boucher via email at mathieu.boucher@cyclingcanada.ca.