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2022 Call for Applications - APEX Board of Directors

Deadline Extended Until June 24th!

2022 Call for Applications – APEX Board of Directors

The APEX Nominating Committee invites applications for vacant positions on the APEX Board of Directors. These vacancies include:

    • One (1) Director from the National Capital Region
    • One (1) Director from the Ontario Region
    • One (1) Director from Associate Members***

The Nominating Committee is looking for energetic individuals to help advance APEX’s strategic vision and champion APEX within their organizations as well as through their professional and informal networks. Board members should have good communications skills and be aware of public service wide issues and trends that affect the Executive cadre. A demonstrated interest or experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset, but is not mandatory:

    • engaging and influencing horizontal networks of interest and departmental communities;
    • research, policy analysis, data analytics;
    • experience analyzing information and/or advancing initiatives related to diversity and inclusion;
    • experience as a board member for a not for profit organization or association

The APEX Board of Directors reflects the various hierarchical levels that exist within the Executive Group as well as the spirit of diversity referenced in the Employment Equity and the Official Languages Acts. Newly appointed Executives are also encouraged to apply.

Assessment of applications and interviews will take place immediately following the closing date with interviews scheduled in mid to late July. References provided by interviewed candidates will be contacted. New board members will assume office for a three (3)-year term following the APEX Annual General Meeting held in early October.

Serving on the Board offers the opportunity to:

    • Influence senior decision-makers on issues of interest to Executives
    • Expand your professional network
    • Share your talent, insights and skills to advance the APEX mandate
    • Work with colleagues on issues of mutual interest
    • Broaden your leadership skills and apply key leadership competencies
    • Gain experience in the governance of a not-for-profit organization

***Associate Members are former EX or EX equivalent members of the Federal Public Service of Canada

The Commitment of APEX Board Members

    • Attend and participate in Board meetings either in person or via electronic means
    • Participate in and promote APEX events
    • Chair or be a member of an APEX Board Standing Committee

The Application Process

To be considered you must be an Executive and a Regular or Associate Member of APEX.

If you are not an APEX member, you may join here.

Your application package must:

    • include a resume, highlighting your employment experience, skills and abilities, and official language skills
    • clearly demonstrate how you could contribute to APEX, including relevant experience that will be beneficial to the Association
    • indicate how your addition would contribute to the diversity of the Board
    • share why you wish to be a member of the Board of Directors of APEX
    • include the names and coordinates of two (2) current APEX members who support your nomination
    • include the names of three (3) professional references (these can be the same or different from the APEX members who support your nomination)

Please send your application package and direct any questions to the Chair of the APEX Nominating Committee – Anthony Sheehan at Anthony.Sheehan@tc.gc.ca and cc Dianne Green, APEX Executive at dianneg@apex.gc.ca. Applications must be received by 5pm (ET) Friday, June 24, 2022.

Questions and Answers

Q: WHAT IS APEX?

A: APEX is the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada and is the recognized voice of Executives, with a proud tradition of advancing issues affecting Executives including compensation, terms and conditions of employment and workplace health. Supported by a Chief Executive Officer, a small staff, and Executives drawn from various federal Departments and Agencies, the Board of Directors provides strategic direction and oversight to the work of the Corporation’s staff.

Q: WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION OF THE APEX BOARD OF DIRECTORS?

A: The Board of Directors is composed of 15 Directors consisting of nine (9) members from the National Capital Region, and one (1) for each of the following regions: Atlantic Region, Quebec/Nunavut Region, Ontario Region, Prairie/Northwest Territories Region and British Columbia/Yukon Region. One Board position is reserved for an Associate member, a former member of the Executive Group (or equivalent) of the Public Service of Canada.

Q: HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED IN BEING A BOARD MEMBER?

A: Board members typically attend 6 to 8 regular Board meetings per year, including a one-day annual planning meeting. Members are requested to come prepared to meetings and actively participate in discussions. Meetings are normally held between 4-6 p.m. Standing Committee meetings are typically held only a few times per year. Signature events like the APEX Leadership Summit, Entry to the Executive Ranks Ceremony, and the Annual General Meeting are all held once a year. In addition to participating in Board meetings, Board members will be periodically engaged to seek their input, guidance, and leadership on varying topics.