Volunteer Board Directors – Evidence Adoption Institute

About EAI Canada The Evidence Adoption Institute (EAI) is a Canadian non-profit research and innovation organization advancing how evidence, innovations, technologies, and policies move into consequential decisions, implementation, and sustained real-world use. We conduct applied research, develop methods and decision-support tools, evaluate implementation and adoption, and build research and innovation partnerships across health and equity, responsible innovation, climate and sustainable systems, and policy and public-sector innovation. As EAI enters its next stage of development, we are establishing a diverse, interdisciplinary Board of Directors to strengthen organizational governance, strategic direction, partnerships, funding readiness, and long-term impact. The Opportunity EAI is recruiting multiple Volunteer Board Directors to help shape the Institute's next stage of growth. Directors will provide strategic and fiduciary oversight while contributing expertise, networks, and perspectives that strengthen EAI's institutional foundations, research and innovation agenda, funding strategy, partnerships, and sustainability. This is a volunteer, unpaid governance position. It is not a full-time operational role. Board activities will primarily be conducted remotely. Key Responsibilities Board Directors will: Provide strategic, governance, and fiduciary oversight. Contribute to organizational strategy and long-term direction. Review organizational priorities, policies, risks, budgets, and performance. Strengthen financial stewardship, accountability, and organizational sustainability. Support funding, resource development, partnerships, and institutional growth. Contribute relevant expertise and networks to EAI's research and innovation mission. Support relationships across academic, government, community, industry, philanthropic, and international sectors. Participate actively in Board meetings, committees, and key governance decisions. Promote ethical, equitable, responsible, and evidence-informed organizational practice. Priority Board Expertise We are specifically seeking individuals with deep expertise in one or more of the following governance areas: Financial Oversight & Audit (CPA): Strengthen financial stewardship, budgeting, audit readiness, risk management, and funding compliance. Legal & Corporate Governance: Advise on non-profit governance, regulatory obligations, intellectual property, contracts, and organizational risk. Government Relations & Public Policy: Navigate provincial and federal government ecosystems, strengthen public-sector relationships, and support pathways for evidence uptake and policy impact. Research & Innovation Governance: Provide strategic oversight of research quality, ethics, innovation portfolios, partnerships, and pathways from research to application. Funding, Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships: Strengthen grant and resource-development strategy, institutional partnerships, funder relationships, and long-term financial sustainability. Corporate Strategy, Innovation & Scaling: Guide organizational growth, innovation and commercialization strategy, operating models, and EAI's development into a sustainable and scalable research and innovation organization. We also welcome expertise that strengthens EAI's work across technology and AI, health and health systems, climate and sustainability, international development, community engagement, and Indigenous partnerships. What We Value We are seeking directors who bring sound judgment, integrity, intellectual curiosity, collaborative leadership, and a willingness to contribute actively to a growing organization. Previous Board experience is valuable but not required for every position. We welcome experienced executives and governance professionals as well as accomplished researchers, practitioners, innovators, and community leaders who can contribute relevant expertise and perspective. EAI values diversity across disciplines, sectors, geographies, professional backgrounds, and lived experiences. Board appointments will consider both individual qualifications and the complementary expertise of the Board as a whole. Commitment This is a remote, volunteer Board appointment. Directors will be expected to prepare for and participate consistently in scheduled Board meetings and contribute to committee or strategic work between meetings as appropriate. Meeting frequency, term length, committee structure, and other governance expectations will be discussed with shortlisted candidates as EAI establishes its inaugural Board. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit: A current CV or résumé A brief cover letter describing their interest in EAI and the expertise, experience, and perspective they would bring to the Board Email: [email protected] Please use the subject line: Expression of Interest – EAI Board of Directors Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the required Board composition is achieved.

Provide strategic, governance, and fiduciary oversight to guide the Institute's growth and long-term direction. Support funding strategies, institutional partnerships, and the implementation of evidence-informed organizational practices.

Seeking individuals with deep expertise in financial oversight, legal governance, public policy, or research innovation. Candidates should possess sound judgment, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to a volunteer governance role.

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Oversight
• Corporate Governance
• Public Policy
• Research Governance
• Philanthropy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Corporate Strategy
• Risk Management
• Fiduciary Oversight
• Audit Readiness
• Intellectual Property
• Government Relations

• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum experience

10+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Executive

Application method

Direct apply is available