Board Director Opportunity

Pollution Probe is seeking new volunteer Directors to join its Board and help guide one of Canada’s most respected environmental organizations.

Pollution Probe is a Canadian charitable environmental organization (Charitable BN 108092701 RR0001) founded in September 1969 by University of Toronto students and professors. Over the past five decades, Pollution Probe has been at the forefront of progress on a range of environmental issues. We pursue environmental gains by working productively with governments, industry, and the public, with a steadfast commitment to Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthy Planet.

Key initiatives

Pollution Probe’s Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup (GLPC) is embarking on its seventh season. This binational initiative, delivered with the Council of the Great Lakes Region and more than 160 partners, now operates at over 250 sites and remains the world’s largest freshwater plastic-pollution prevention effort. Beyond removing plastic, the GLPC drives research, education, local action, and advocacy that contribute to healthier ecosystems.

We’re also continuing our leadership in electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In partnership with Natural Resources Canada, our CHARGED program added 275 chargers across Canada in 2025-2026, expanding access in underserved and non-urban areas from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland. In total, CHARGED has facilitated the installation of over 1,050 chargers across Canada and is helping to make EV ownership accessible for all.

Read our latest annual report to view some of our additional work.

The role

The Board Directors helps guide the strategic direction and governance of the organization while supporting its mission and values.

Directors are expected to:

• Participate actively in Board meetings and discussions
• Prepare for meetings and contribute to informed decision-making
• Serve as ambassadors for Pollution Probe within their networks
• Participate in at least one Board committee
• Attend quarterly board meetings, including the Annual General Meeting

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking individuals who are motivated by Pollution Probe’s mission and values and who bring expertise, perspectives, and networks that can strengthen the Board.

Experience in areas such as environmental policy, governance, business leadership, communications, innovation, or public policy, with a priority on fundraising and resource mobilization to support the delivery of Pollution Probe’s projects.

Pollution Probe is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and encourages expressions of interest from individuals across Canada.

Interested?

Please send your resume and a cover letter that addresses these questions to HR@pollutionprobe.org :

• Do you have previous Board experience?
• Do you have experience with fundraising?
• Why do you want to serve?
• What competencies will you bring to the Board?
• What perspectives, lived experiences, or insights would you bring that would strengthen the diversity and effectiveness of the Board?