Are you interested in participating in CAM’s new Governance structure? Have an impact on midwifery in Canada, acquire new leadership skills, work with a diverse group of midwives from across the country, be a part of the exciting changes coming to CAM.
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) is seeking members and other qualified candidates who are interested in joining the Clinical Excellence Advisory Council (CEAC) and the Global Programs Advisory Council (GPAC) of the Board of Directors. These Advisory Councils play a vital role in supporting CAM in achieving its intended impact, and ensuring the Board’s structure aligns with organizational values and reflects the diversity of lived experiences, identities, and skills of its members.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADVISORY COUNCILS:
- Provide strategic input to CAM’s Board of Directors,
- Provide input and recommendations to CAM staff, and
- Promote and uphold CAM’s mission, organizational values and justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) principles in all Council activities, decision-making processes, and recommendations.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Each Advisory Council meets approximately four (4) times per year by videoconference. Each member’s term will be set at two (2) years; terms may be renewed.
Want to learn more about the Clinical Excellence Advisory Council (CEAC) and Global Programs Advisory Council (GPAC)? Check out the Terms of References (ToR):
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL (CEAC)
GLOBAL PROGRAMS ADVISORY COUNCIL (GPAC)
ADVISORS:
For the CEAC, Advisory members should represent a diverse set of perspectives, including:
- Experts in midwifery and sexual and reproductive health (SRH), health promotion, accreditation, instructional design, public health or quality assurance,
- Individuals with lived and/or professional experience in rural, remote or Northern regions and communities,
- Midwives or professionals working in expanded scope or a variety of practice models and settings
For the GPAC, Advisory members should represent a diverse set of perspectives, including:
- Individuals with expertise in global health, international development, midwifery and/or sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) relevant to CAM’s programming, and
- Individuals with lived or professional experience in low- and middle-income countries or communities that align with CAM’s programming.
CAM is committed to ensuring our Board of Directors and Advisory Councils reflect the rich diversity of our members and the communities they serve. Please indicate in your application if you self-identify with any of the equity-deserving and priority demographic groups as outlined in the ToRs.
Interested in participating or nominating someone? Please send a letter of interest and CV to Tonia Occhionero, Executive Director at director@canadianmidwives.org by May 11, 2025 at 17h00.
