Director at Large - Volunteer Opportunity
About the role
Vivo, a charitable organization in the recreation sector committed to promoting healthier generations in Calgary, is looking for a Director at Large to join our esteemed governance board.
For more than two decades, Vivo has focused on nurturing a community mindset that transcends physical spaces, creating an inclusive environment that empowers individuals to advocate for health and wellness. As a Director at Large, you will be instrumental in guiding Vivo’s future strategic goals, where your leadership will be essential in turning these aspirations into actionable initiatives that benefit the communities of North Central Calgary.
Vivo’s Board is committed to governance excellence and is actively pursuing accreditation through Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. Vivo’s objects define the organization’s current and future direction as a registered charity.
- To advance public health by improving social, physical and emotional well-being through the provision of athletic and recreational programs that support developing the ability and knowledge of body movement.
- To engage in research to establish improved public participation programs that enhance mental and emotional health by examining the established relationship between physical fitness and improved health.
- To advance education about the research outcomes of the Society and others engaged in similar work.
- To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities by offering the Society's resources to assist registered charities to fulfill their charitable purposes, in keeping with the administrative guidelines of the Charities Directorate.
- To provide public amenities by offering the Society's facilities for public use to support and advance public health.
The ideal candidate for this role is a strategic leader with a proven track record in relationship management and team leadership, particularly with experience in one or more of the following sectors:
- Financial Leadership (CFA/Accounting)
- Government Relations
- Legal and Governance
- Philanthropy/Fund Development
- Business Development
Qualifications:
- Proven ability to cultivate relationships and open opportunities for Vivo.
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Skilled in diplomacy and conflict resolution.
- Experienced in leading productive meetings.
- Dedication to Vivo's mission, vision, values, strategy and governance principles.
Responsibilities:
Directors commit to a minimum three-year term and approximately 10 hours per month for committee work and meetings, with a slight increase during onboarding and special events such as the AGM. Directors are expected to sit on at least one committee.
How to Apply:
If you are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to building healthier generations and to assist Vivo in charting its strategic direction, we invite you to apply. Please visit visit https://www.vivo.ca/about-vivo/leadership/ to learn more about Vivo and our Board.
Vivo is committed to creating an inclusive culture that values and respects everyone and reflects the diverse community we serve. We welcome curiosity and applications from all qualified candidates and encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, styles and abilities to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of our recruitment and selection process.
Please submit your cover letter and resume via https://vivo.easyapply.co/ by August 22, 2025.
About Vivo for Healthier Generations Society
Vivo is more than 4 letters...
It's a vision. It's a mission. It's a lifestyle. It's an impact.
At Vivo we're on a mission to raise healthier generations in Calgary and beyond. We want Canadians of all ages to achieve their optimal health wherever they choose to live, work and play. We're extending our reach beyond the walls to the broader community locally, nationally and internationally by charting a course to make bold shifts - shifts in policy, values, attitudes and behaviours about healthy living.
With the support of new programs and exciting future spaces created with and for the community, their success stories will be proof of our mission in action. They'll serve as powerful motivation for others, in Calgary and across the nation, to make their own changes for life.
Join us as we collaborate with Canada's brightest minds and lead the charge against physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour, a national challenge that impacts us all. Together we can shift and reshape our communities into vibrant places where Raising Healthier Generations is a natural way of living for all.
Together we are Vivo: for healthier generations.
Director at Large - Volunteer Opportunity
About the role
Vivo, a charitable organization in the recreation sector committed to promoting healthier generations in Calgary, is looking for a Director at Large to join our esteemed governance board.
For more than two decades, Vivo has focused on nurturing a community mindset that transcends physical spaces, creating an inclusive environment that empowers individuals to advocate for health and wellness. As a Director at Large, you will be instrumental in guiding Vivo’s future strategic goals, where your leadership will be essential in turning these aspirations into actionable initiatives that benefit the communities of North Central Calgary.
Vivo’s Board is committed to governance excellence and is actively pursuing accreditation through Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. Vivo’s objects define the organization’s current and future direction as a registered charity.
- To advance public health by improving social, physical and emotional well-being through the provision of athletic and recreational programs that support developing the ability and knowledge of body movement.
- To engage in research to establish improved public participation programs that enhance mental and emotional health by examining the established relationship between physical fitness and improved health.
- To advance education about the research outcomes of the Society and others engaged in similar work.
- To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities by offering the Society's resources to assist registered charities to fulfill their charitable purposes, in keeping with the administrative guidelines of the Charities Directorate.
- To provide public amenities by offering the Society's facilities for public use to support and advance public health.
The ideal candidate for this role is a strategic leader with a proven track record in relationship management and team leadership, particularly with experience in one or more of the following sectors:
- Financial Leadership (CFA/Accounting)
- Government Relations
- Legal and Governance
- Philanthropy/Fund Development
- Business Development
Qualifications:
- Proven ability to cultivate relationships and open opportunities for Vivo.
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Skilled in diplomacy and conflict resolution.
- Experienced in leading productive meetings.
- Dedication to Vivo's mission, vision, values, strategy and governance principles.
Responsibilities:
Directors commit to a minimum three-year term and approximately 10 hours per month for committee work and meetings, with a slight increase during onboarding and special events such as the AGM. Directors are expected to sit on at least one committee.
How to Apply:
If you are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to building healthier generations and to assist Vivo in charting its strategic direction, we invite you to apply. Please visit visit https://www.vivo.ca/about-vivo/leadership/ to learn more about Vivo and our Board.
Vivo is committed to creating an inclusive culture that values and respects everyone and reflects the diverse community we serve. We welcome curiosity and applications from all qualified candidates and encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, styles and abilities to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of our recruitment and selection process.
Please submit your cover letter and resume via https://vivo.easyapply.co/ by August 22, 2025.
About Vivo for Healthier Generations Society
Vivo is more than 4 letters...
It's a vision. It's a mission. It's a lifestyle. It's an impact.
At Vivo we're on a mission to raise healthier generations in Calgary and beyond. We want Canadians of all ages to achieve their optimal health wherever they choose to live, work and play. We're extending our reach beyond the walls to the broader community locally, nationally and internationally by charting a course to make bold shifts - shifts in policy, values, attitudes and behaviours about healthy living.
With the support of new programs and exciting future spaces created with and for the community, their success stories will be proof of our mission in action. They'll serve as powerful motivation for others, in Calgary and across the nation, to make their own changes for life.
Join us as we collaborate with Canada's brightest minds and lead the charge against physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour, a national challenge that impacts us all. Together we can shift and reshape our communities into vibrant places where Raising Healthier Generations is a natural way of living for all.
Together we are Vivo: for healthier generations.