2023-2025 National Board of Directors Open Call
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The Canadian Society for Safety Engineering (CSSE) has opened the call for the 2023-2025 National Board of Directors. Eight members will be elected to serve on the national board beginning in June, 2023.
A proposed slate of candidates has been brought forward. These individuals are current Board members seeking re-election for their second qualifying term.
All positions are still open for other members to also run, with two vacancies for Directors at Large.
Each running member has a requirement to meet minimum requirements of the position as outlined in the CSSE National Board Leadership and Competency Policy.
Each candidate will be vetted by the CEO and the Executive Director as neutral parties, and to ensure a transparent process to the membership. The resulting outcome is a competency-based Board to drive the CSSE strategic vision.
As the governing body of CSSE, the Board of Directors leads the organization in its mission to empower the professional development of members by offering relevant value-added OHS training, networking, mentoring, and recognition.
Running 2023-2025 Board Slate and Open Call
| President Christl Aggus (She/Her) |
Running for re-election after serving one term in the role. |
| Vice President Governance & Human Resources Dave Turner (He/Him) |
Running for election in a new role on the national Board. Dave served as Director at Large in the prior term. |
| Vice President, Finance Paul Andre (He/Him) |
Running for re-election after serving one term on the Board. |
| Vice President, Regional Affairs Barry Bynoe (He/Him) |
Running for re-election after serving one term in the role. |
| Director at Large Raeleigne Van Patten (She/Her) |
Running for re-election to serve with a focus on Partnerships and Outreach as a Director at Large. |
| Director at Large Andrew Smith (He/Him) |
Running for re-election after serving one term on the Board. |
| Director at Large Vacant This could be you! Position not filled. |
Learn more about the role and assess if you are a fit. Contact [email protected] if you’re interested by March 5 at 5:00 p.m. PST. |
| Director at Large Vacant This could be you! Position not filled. |
Learn more about the role and assess if you are a fit. Contact [email protected] if you’re interested by March 5 at 5:00 p.m. PST. |
Election Process
This is an open election. Members can come forward with expressed interest in running by emailing [email protected].
Each running member has a requirement to meet minimum requirements of the position as outlined in the CSSE National Board Leadership and Competency guidelines [Link to document].
Each candidate will be vetted by the CEO and the Executive Director as neutral parties, and to ensure a transparent process to the membership. The resulting outcome is a competency-based Board to drive the CSSE strategic vision.
Any running candidate is unable to solicit votes/campaign for votes. All running candidates will be provided the same opportunities for exposure by the CSSE management team. Members who feel candidates are in violation can contact the Executive Director through [email protected] to file an investigation.
The 2023-2025 board slate will be presented to the CSSE members for ratification at the 2023 Special Annual General Meeting on April 19, 2023. This will follow the administration of an electronic vote calculated by the CSSE management team that will be available in the member portal from March 20, 2023 closing March 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Results of the vote will be shared by the CEO, Christopher Barry, at the AGM held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
All those eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting must be members in active standing with the CSSE.
Important Dates
- March 5: Close of interest in open positions
- March 20: Voting opens (All final candidates and voting details to be announced through an e-Blast to all members. Those who have opted out of emails will receive a call or hardcopy of the vote information.)
- March 30: Voting closes
- April 19: New Board of Directors announced at 2023 Special Annual General Meeting