Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) is currently looking to recruit new board members to join the organization by the spring of 2026. Help make a difference in the lives of Two-Spirit, queer, and trans people in Canada by lending your time and skills to a dynamic, growing and passionate team. 

Our Vision: A better world for people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Our Mission: CBRC promotes the health of people of diverse sexualities and genders through research and intervention development.

CBRC’s core pillars – community-led research, knowledge exchange, network building, and leadership development – position the organization as a thought leader, transforming ideas into actions that make a difference in our communities.

CBRC was incorporated in 1999 and is a non-profit charitable organization. Our main office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, with satellite offices located in Edmonton, Toronto, and Halifax.

The Board of Directors at CBRC ensures the sustainability of the organization through resource management and strategic planning.

Desired Qualities of Directors at Large

Do you have…

• An interest in and experience with Two-Spirit, queer and trans health issues?
• Connections to communities of Two-Spirit, queer and trans folks? (social, professional, cultural, etc.)
• Experience with community-based research and education / intervention development?
• Values that align with our research principles?
• Experience working on a governance board, ideally for a Two-Spirit, queer, and trans organization; a national organization; and / or a health-focused organization?
  • We are particularly interested in meeting with folks who have expertise in the following areas:
    • Governance
    • Legal 
    • Finance
    • Fund development
    • Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Help set vision, mission and goals and ensure the organization’s work stays true to these
• Support fiduciary and legal oversight and accountability of the organization
• Provide oversight of the management of the organization (including HR management of the Executive Director)
• Support financial planning, resource management and funding strategies
• Contribute towards the representation of CBRC’s diverse constituencies and viewpoints
• Enhance the organization’s public reputation
• Support recruitment and orientation of new board members

Commitment Required

• 3-year term (minimum). Can stand for re-election / re-appointment at end of term
• 1 board meeting (evening) and 1 working group meeting per month
• Join one or more working groups (research, finance, fund development)
• Participate in annual board planning retreat (1-2 days over a weekend, either virtual or in-person)
• Participate in evaluation and other organizational development activities as they arise (e.g. strategic planning)

How to Apply

If you would like to join CBRC’s Board of Directors, send an expression of interest and current resume to [email protected]. Please note your previous Board experience (if any) and the specific skills or experience you would bring to the Board.

We are planning to screen candidates in January 2026, meet with shortlisted individuals in January-February 2026, and begin onboarding new board members in March - April 2026.

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