Join the Board of Directors

The last Calls for Applications for ressource members and community members were held in summer 2023. 

This page will be updated for future Calls for Applications. 

With the ambition of recruiting individuals who will contribute to the attainment of Fierté Montréal's mission and the fulfilment of its vision, the organization casts a wide net. The goal is to recruit Board Directors who possess competencies, skills and lived experiences necessary to assure the sound, transparent and inclusive governance of Fierté Montréal.

To clarify its needs in terms of recruitment, the Board of Directors keeps up-to-date its competency matrix and community representation indicators.

• The Board of Directors informs the Nomination Committee of its needs , such as number of vacancies and sought-after competencies and expertise.
• The Nomination Committee reviews applications received through the current call and may, if deemed pertinent, meet candidates.
• The Nomination Committee presents to the Board a report detailing its activities and results.
• If satisfied by the report, the Board of Directors grants the status of Resource Member to the recommended individuals, whom can then be a candidates for seats on the Board. 
• If the number of candidates is equal to the number of vacancies to fill on the Board, candidates are elected by acclamation.
• A Resource Member loses their status if not elected or  when they leave the Board of Directors. 
• The Nomination Committee is formed of two external members and two Board Directors.

The Call for Applications for ressource members concluded on August 16, 2023. 

The Call for Applications for community members concluded on September 11, 2023.

• Board Directors are appointed for a two-year mandate which may be renewed twice for up to six years.
• They have to attend, diligently prepared, a minimum of four Board meetings per year and the annual general meeting. Special meetings may be called from time to time. 
• Board Directors must sit on at least one of the statutory committees established by the Board. Fierté Montréal currently counts four such committees (ethics and governance; audit and finance; human resources; nomination). Ad hoc committees may be struck from time to time. Each committee meets from twice up to four times per year. Committee assignments are based on expertise, interest and the ability of each person to contribute to committee work. 
• Board Directors commit to following the Bylaws and the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the Board Directors.
• Continuing governance training is offered to Board Directors.
• Board of Directors are not remunerated.
• Board Directors are invited to participate in as many as possible events during the Fierté Montréal Festival, as well as other cultural, community and networking initiatives organized by Fierté Montréal or its partners throughout the year.

* Board meetings are held in, and board documents are prepared in French.

In Spring 2023, Fierté Montréal's Board of Directors adopted new mission and vision statements, organizational values, as well as a triennal strategic plan. The Board supports the Executive Director whom assures the development and execution of the strategic plan.

In order to attain its goals and fulfil its vision, Fierté Montréal has identified experts who will pursue work that is already started. The various tasks will dovetail into the organizational management overhaul initiated two years ago by the Executive Director.