Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community? Place des Arts, a well-established not-for-profit arts organization in Coquitlam, is currently seeking dedicated volunteers to join its Board of Directors with expertise in the following areas:  

• Law: contract, general business, leasing/real property, BC Societies Act, Municipal Law, IP. 

• Financial Management/Accounting 

• Information Technology (IT): infrastructure and strategy, cyber security, risk management and business continuity. 

Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates who meet the above criteria and live anywhere in the Lower Mainland. Position open until filled. 

Please note this is a volunteer position, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Successful candidates will be required to provide a valid Police Information Check with a vulnerable sector screening and provide references prior to joining the Board.

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Board Recruitment Process and Timeline: 

1. Application Review: All applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be short-listed by a Board committee.
2. Interview Invitation: Short-listed candidates will be contacted by email to schedule an interview. 
3. Director’s Meeting: Candidates who successfully progress after the interview will be invited to attend a PdA Board meeting in April. 
4. Final Decision: The Board will make its final decision regarding new Directors, and the selected candidates will receive an email invitation to join the Board.  Once a candidate accepts the invitation, they will formally join the Board at the Annual General Meeting in May 2025. 

Board of Directors Application

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

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Postal Code

Phone Number *

Email *

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What do you know about Place des Arts (PdA)? *

Do you have any experience with PdA (attending programs, events, etc.)? *

Why would you like to become a Director at PdA? *

Professional Information

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Community involvement and/or Board experience *

Please include the name of the organization(s) served, your position and the dates you were involved, as well as a short
description of that entity’s work. Please enter "N/A" if this is not applicable.

Membership *

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Please indicate your areas of knowledge, skills and experience:

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Administration and Policy Development	BasicAdministration and Policy Development Basic	AdvancedAdministration and Policy Development Advanced	Not ApplicableAdministration and Policy Development Not Applicable
Insurance	BasicInsurance Basic	AdvancedInsurance Advanced	Not ApplicableInsurance Not Applicable
Fundraising	BasicFundraising Basic	AdvancedFundraising Advanced	Not ApplicableFundraising Not Applicable

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Additional Information

Please include any additional information/experience which would support your ability to serve effectively as a Director of the Coquitlam Place des Arts Society.

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