Why you should apply!
Being a CIRA board member is one of the ultimate ways you can contribute to the development of Canada’s internet!
When joining through the nomination committee slate you’re applying to be reviewed and selected by a committee whose role is to ensure balanced representation on the election ballot.
Legal: Senior legal leadership and compliance executive, with subsidiary governance and management expertise, and board-level judgment on how legal, policy, stakeholder and reputational risks affect trust-based digital infrastructure. Knowledge of the domain name industry would be an asset.
Domain Industry: Deep knowledge of DNS operations, security, and governance, with the ability to translate technical issues into strategic, risk, and policy considerations relevant to Board oversight.
Executive: Senior leadership experience overseeing business operations with direct accountability for profit and loss, including strategy execution, budgeting, financial performance, and resource allocation. Ability to assess management’s operational plans, financial discipline, and performance drivers.
** CIRA is seeking candidates with advanced, practical experience in these fields.
- Promote teamwork and help build agreement.
- Ask relevant questions and express opinions based on solid reasoning.
- Recognize strategic risks and opportunities that could affect CIRA and suggest sustainable solutions.
- Show leadership with a creative and innovative approach to solving problems.
- Value diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering openness and continuous improvement.
The process
Check that you're eligible and can commit the time
Positions on CIRA’s board are not considered entry-level. It is imperative that all board members have a solid understanding of the duties and responsibilities of directors and board governance in the not-for-profit and/or the for-profit sectors
