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Board Director

Civida

Status: Open Location: Edmonton, AB

The Organization

Civida is the largest provider of community and affordable homes in Edmonton, serving over 23,000 individuals and families across more than 5,400 homes and administering over 3,600 rent assistance benefits monthly. Approximately 1 in 50 Edmontonians live in a Civida-managed home or receive rental assistance through the organization.

Driven by the belief that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home, Civida’s mission is rooted in service, stewardship, and equity. The organization delivers innovative, customer-focused housing solutions while strengthening community partnerships and advocating for long-term housing stability.

For more information on Civida and its impact, please visit their website.

The Opportunity

Civida is at the forefront of community housing solutions in Edmonton, working alongside all levels of government and a range of sector partners to expand housing access and improve tenant outcomes. Board members have a unique opportunity to contribute to an organization that is reshaping how affordable housing is delivered with a focus on innovation, community stability, and long-term impact.

The organization is seeking one Director to join its engaged and evolving Board. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the governance of a high-impact, mission-driven entity at a time of growth, innovation, and strategic renewal. Currently, the Board of Directors is prioritizing the following competencies in their recruitment:

  1. Director with Senior Public Sector Experience
    Civida is seeking an individual with extensive experience in senior government roles, ideally at the Deputy Minister level or equivalent, who brings insight into intergovernmental systems, public administration, and policy development. This Director will contribute strategic leadership in advancing Civida’s partnerships with government and navigating the broader housing policy environment.
  2. Director with Financial or Sectoral Expertise
    Civida would also welcome a candidate with expertise in one or more of the following areas: capital planning, property development, finance, or lived experience in community housing. Familiarity with non-profit leadership or social enterprise would also be an asset.

Board Directors should be willing and able to provide the time required to reasonably serve the board for a two-year term, renewable up to a maximum of eight years. Directors are expected to attend quarterly board meetings, participate in one strategic planning retreat annually, and serve on at least one standing committee (Audit & Finance or Governance & HR).  The estimated time commitment is 10 hours per quarter, notwithstanding special projects. 

Key Accountabilities

Civida’s Board provides high-level strategic oversight and supports the organization in advancing its mission. Board responsibilities include:

  • Shaping and monitoring long-term strategy and organizational performance
  • Providing governance oversight of financial, legal, and risk management practices
  • Advocating for Civida’s mission and values within the community and across sectors
  • Supporting and evaluating the CEO
  • Upholding a strong, ethical, and effective governance system

Candidate Profile

Civida is committed to ensuring a strong and diverse governance team and welcomes applications from individuals with a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. The following qualifications and attributes are sought:

Experience & Skills:

  • Previous experience serving on a governance board is required
  • Executive leadership in government, not-for-profit, or other complex organizations
  • Strategic financial literacy and capital planning or development experience
  • Strong understanding of governance roles, strategic leadership, and fiduciary responsibility from a board perspective
  • Familiarity with affordable housing, urban development, or community services is considered an asset

Competencies and Attributes:

  • Strategic, system-oriented thinker
  • Collegial, collaborative, and respectful of diverse perspectives
  • Brings insight, sound judgment, and curiosity to board deliberations
  • Committed to community impact and equity
  • Willing to contribute time and expertise to advance Civida’s mission

The Compensation

While service on the Civida Board of Directors is a volunteer position, an honorarium is offered and is intended to compensate for the personal contributions of each member.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Civida and Mullen are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in leadership. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of housing insecurity, and from members of communities that have been historically underrepresented in governance roles.

Application Instructions

If this opportunity excites you, please send an application package, including your resume and cover letter, to connect@mullenleadership.com. In the subject line of your email, please include the organization’s name and the position title.

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