Join the CRJC Board of Directors

With your help we can continue to strengthen our collective voice for Restorative Justice in Canada.

What does the CRJC do?

The CRJC’s mission is to make Restorative Justice (RJ) visible and viable for all Canadians.

The CRJC facilitates RJ nationally by:

●      Serving as a hub for RJ practitioners, programs, agencies, and networks/associations;

●      Creating opportunities for sharing, connecting and informing; and,

●      Supporting the learning, understanding, and practice of Restorative Justice.

What is the role of a CRJC Board member?

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) is responsible for the stewardship of CRJC and overseeing the management of CRJC’s business and affairs. The Board guides CRJC’s strategic direction, monitors financial results and is ultimately accountable to the members, funders and suppliers. Examples of ongoing board activities include: strategic and operational planning, fundraising, website content and social media updates; building board diversity (e.g., BIPOC representation, professional skills – finance, communications, marketing), outreach initiatives; and, partnership development.

Time Commitment:

●      Directors are required to attend one meeting per month. The monthly meeting schedule is the first Thursday of the month 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST

●      Additional committee meetings, attendance at public functions, and fundraising activities as required.

Responsibilities (may vary based on specific role):

●      Attend monthly Board meetings on a regular basis and read the minutes of Board meetings

●      Agree to actively participate on at least one Committee

●      Attend Annual General Meeting and Strategic Planning Meeting

●      Be familiar with and be able to articulate CRJC’s vision, mission and values

●      Ensure the effective governance of the organization

●      Attend community functions as a representative of CRJC

●      Continually build public awareness of CRJC, its values and its programs

●      Ensure financial accountability of CRJC and monitor financial performance

●      Approve the annual budget

●      Spearhead fundraising initiatives and ensure sufficient funds are available

●      Provide leadership and direction

●      Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board

●      Establish and act upon policies, objectives and priorities that reflect the needs of the organization

●      Ensure the organization is complying with all legal requirements

How do I become a CRJC Board member?

The Board of Directors at CRJC is drawn from across Canada. Each Director shall be eligible for re-election for a maximum of six one-year terms. Members may again be eligible and stand for election after an absence of one term. We are pleased to accept applications at any time of year. We seek diversity and encourage anyone who shares the values of restorative justice to consider becoming a part of our board.

Please complete the board member application form, and submit the document, resume and references to:

Norm Desjardins, CRJC Co-chair

Email: norm.desjardins2@gmail.com

Phone: 613-658-2016

E-mail: crjc@crjc.ca

Website: www.crjc.ca

Who are we looking for?

The Canadian Restorative Justice Consortium (CRJC) is committed to ensuring that its Board of Directors reflects the diversity of Canadian society and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

In addition, all candidates will be expected to demonstrate:

●      The mission, vision and values of the CRJC

●      Strong communication and critical thinking skills

●      Strong consensus building skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

●      Experience and/or awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion issues including anti-oppressive practice

Previous board/governance experience and fluency in both official languages, or Indigenous languages, would be considered assets.

The CRJC is seeking candidates as Board Directors with experience in one or more of the following areas:

●      Cultural, ethnic and advocacy groups reflecting the diversity of Canada

●      Fund-raising/grant writing/research, membership/donor management

●      Finance, legal, audit or evaluation planning

●      Communications, marketing, social media, website or program management

●      Human Resources or small business management

●      Aboriginal Groups or Representatives

●      Policing, courts or corrections

●      Restorative practices in education, workplace or community

●      Academia with a focus on restorative justice

●      French language proficiency