NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCIES MERCY SHIPS CANADA

Mercy Ships Canada (MSCA) has embarked on a board renewal process. We seek up to two (2) dynamic independent Directors to join our Board over the next several months. The volunteer Board of Directors primarily sets policies and oversees the implementation of the charity’s vision, mission and strategic objectives. While based in Victoria, British Columbia, we are a national charity whose Board meets virtually. This is a remote, unpaid volunteer position with occasional in-person participation. Members of our Board of Directors are experienced and committed leaders with a wide range of knowledge, expertise, and perspectives.

We encourage applicants with some previous charity sector governance experience and knowledge of charities of a similar size and complexity as MSCA. Director recruitment is based on MSCA’s Board Skills and Experience Requirements. British Columbia-based candidates with strong business acumen and expertise in the areas below will be preferred to meet the identified needs arising from our Board renewal process:

• Board governance and leadership.

• Organizational development.

• Volunteer organizations.

• Human resources management or employment relations.

• Strategic communications

Applicants with experience in building a healthcare organization, partnerships, and volunteer programs would be able to contribute significantly to the director role. Individuals familiar with current and emerging issues in an international development context would also be aligned with MSCA’s Board Skills and Requirements. We seek to recruit individuals who reflect the diversity of our volunteers, patients and the nation served by Mercy Ships and who are aligned with our philosophy or service. Bilingualism in Canada’s official languages would be a strong asset, but we also seek to fill at least one Board role from an individual in British Columbia.

Applications are warmly welcomed on an ongoing basis from individuals who can demonstrate how they match the Mercy Ships Canada board member renewal needs MSCA’s annual reports, financial statements, and other Information are available at http://www.msca.ca

About Mercy Ships Canada

Mercy Ships Canada (MSCA) is a registered Christian faith-based charity across Canada. We help address the global surgical crises by providing free surgeries and medical capacity-building training programs. MSCA is one of 16 National Offices of the international charity Mercy Ships mandated to raise awareness and funds, recruit volunteers, screen volunteers, and implement projects for Mercy Ships' programs. 

For over forty years, the international charity Mercy Ships has operated the world's largest civilian hospital ship fleet, addressing the impacts of inequity and providing humanitarian assistance, including free life-transforming surgeries and health care, training and mentoring of local healthcare professionals. We aim to serve African people by efficiently using our two-ship platform, providing direct surgical care, and partnering with the African healthcare community by building best-in-class medical capacity.