Shape Vancouver Foundation’s future by joining our Board of Directors. Our Board is made up of leaders with a wide range of knowledge and experience that guides how we fulfill our mission, vision, and strategy.
2026 Board Recruitment
We’re looking for new applicants to join our Board and will be selecting candidates for a three-year term.
Vancouver Foundation is accepting applications until February 13, 2026 and we’re seeking candidates with a mix of the following:
- Legal experience (qualified lawyer);
- Institutional investment experience (CFA qualified);
- Public or government relations experience; or
- Governance and human resources experience.
For more information about the roles and responsibilities of a Board member and what we’re looking for in a candidate, please review the Board Candidate Recruitment Guide.
We know that there is rarely an ideal or perfect candidate for a role, and we are actively working to eliminate barriers in our recruitment process. If you have experience similar to what is described above, or if the core activities in this role are exciting to you, we encourage you to apply and elaborate in your cover letter.
If you’re interested in joining the Board of Directors, please submit an expression of interest and résumé to Sarah Vanderploeg, Senior Manager, Board & Committee Governance, at sarah.vanderploeg@vancouverfoundation.ca by February 13, 2026.
We will invite shortlisted candidates for a virtual interview during the weeks of March 9 or 16 and will present recommended candidates to the Board of Directors for a term beginning on May 1, 2026.
Vancouver Foundation is committed to a Board recruitment process that is inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from communities structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, accessibility needs, sexual orientation and gender expression.