Board of Director Position
The Board of Directors appreciates your interest in the vacant positions with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA). This information package outlines the background and relevant information about the current Board of Director vacancies.
Recruitment Notice Highlights:
- AHMA is currently recruiting for multiple Board Director positions; this posting is for one (1) Independent Director representing Region 3 (Thompson Okanagan & Kootenay Rockies).
- Applicants must reside in Region 3.
- Applicants must be independent of AHMA Corporate and Non-Corporate Members.
- Term: Up to three (3) years, with staggered terms for continuity.
- Preference will be given to candidates with Indigenous ancestry.
- Submit applications to [email protected]
· The submission deadline is 3:19 pm (PST) on June 30, 2026.
About AHMA
Located on the Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation Territory in West Vancouver, AHMA supports Indigenous housing providers across British Columbia. We administer housing agreements, foster partnerships, and work to improve housing outcomes for Indigenous communities.
Learn more: www.ahma-bc.org
Background on Governance
AHMA’s Board consists of seven (7) independent Directors representing six regions in BC.
This recruitment is for: Region 3 – Thompson Okanagan & Kootenay Rockies
Responsibilities
AHMA Directors are thoroughly informed on AHMA governance matters and participate in the Board’s deliberations and policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy. Some of the specific activities you will be involved in include monitoring all Board policies, reviewing, revising, and, when needed, recommending bylaw changes to the membership; participating in the development of AHMA’s organizational plan; and budget overseeing operations through the CEO.
Core Competencies
The AHMA Board, as a whole, shall reflect a broad range of skills and experience. The specific competencies sought by the AHMA Board of Directors are as follows:
- Prior Board experience.
- Understanding of Board legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Extensive and proven experience in successfully running a large operation. Or a senior management level and administering organizational change and development.
- Must have public housing sector experience with a strong financial and business background.
- Experience in reading and interpreting complex financial statements such as those produced by AHMA.
- Experience with First Nations, federal, and provincial Housing programs and services would be an asset.
- Experience in tripartite processes, building and maintaining successful partnerships with governments and other organizations, and managing competing priorities amongst diverse partners and stakeholders.
- The ability to support interactions and undertakings with stakeholders in an honest, open, and authentic manner.
- Required knowledge and understanding of AMHA’s beneficiaries. It is preferably based on sector-related non-profit or public housing experience.
- Experience in strategic planning, financial planning, and community development.
- Experience in Not-for-Profit governance and risk management.
- The ability to differentiate between the roles and responsibilities related to governance and management.
- Must be intelligent, a strategic thinker, perceptive, and have good judgment and common sense. Must also be mature, ethical, have integrity, and be fair.
- Time, energy, interest, and willingness to serve as a Director of AHMA, including a commitment to learning and an appreciation of the significance of the work.
- Board members should reflect healthy living – emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally.
- As a new Director, you will possess the experience and commitment to carry out Directorship duties, including Board meeting participation and committee work. Your demonstrated leadership and integrity reflect your ability to maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders.
Eligibility
The specific eligibility competencies sought for the current vacant positions are as follows:
- Must be at least eighteen years of age and a resident of British Columbia.
- Must have a clear criminal record and not be at risk of insolvency.
- AMHA’s core is serving the Aboriginal community in BC; therefore, a critical success factor is an in-depth understanding of Aboriginal people and culture, preferably with strong British Columbian connections. Preference will be given to candidates who are of Aboriginal ancestry.
· A candidate is not eligible to be a Director if:
a) Currently or previously worked with a Corporate Member of AHMA in the last year. Either as a director, an employee, or an independent contractor, directly or indirectly; or
b) The spouse (legal or common law), child, or parent of someone who currently works for or has worked within the last year for a Corporate Member of AHMA.
Time Commitments and Expense Reimbursement
- Minimum 4 meetings annually
- Attendance at AGM and Annual Gathering
- Committee participation as needed
- Expenses reimbursed (travel, lost wages, etc.)
Position Selection and Orientation Timeline
- Shortlisting by AHMA’s Nəčaʔmat Leləm Committee
- Final election at the Fall 2026 AGM
- Orientation within two weeks of election
Application Process
Please submit your résumé AND cover letter by 3:19 pm on June 30th, 2026, via email to the AHMA NLC Chair at [email protected]. Be sure to include the phrase “BOD Application” in the subject line of your email.
Chet Kw’enmantumiyap – Squamish for “We are thankful to you all.”
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months
Pay: Up to $2,000.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company events
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Do you self-identify as Indigenous? Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code (self-identify)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- management: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
