Critical Distance OPPORTUNITIES

Join the Critical Distance Board of Directors!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the arts and beyond? Curious about curating and connection-making across cultures, disciplines, and other divides? Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) is seeking experienced, art-loving individuals to join our dynamic Board of Directors.

As a Board member, you’ll help shape the future of a unique not-for-profit dedicated to critical curatorial inquiry and practice since its founding in 2013. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Critical Distance’s next decade while enhancing your governance experience, expanding your network, and developing cross-sectoral leadership skills in a supportive, collegial, and hands-on environment.

We are currently recruiting for all positions, including Treasurer and Secretary, for two-year terms to start (renewable). Please note this is a volunteer, hybrid position.

APPLY BY: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

For more information on our mission and vision, please see About Us. To learn more about our programs, visit our Programming page here.

General qualifications:

• Experience with not-for-profit governance including Board roles and responsibilities
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to commit time and participate actively in quarterly Board meetings, plus committee meetings as-needed, approx. 3-5 hours/month
• Interest in the arts, culture, and curatorial study and practice

Additional qualifications and responsibilities for the Treasurer position:

• Professional background in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA preferred
• Experience with not-for-profit financial management and reporting is an asset
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
• Chair the finance committee and provide financial leadership to the Board
• Guide financial policies, monitor financial performance, assess risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, CRA requirements, and audit processes
• Review and present financial reports at Board meetings (quarterly and annual)
  

Additional responsibilities for the Secretary position:

• Prepare and distribute meeting materials in collaboration with the Co-Chairs and Executive Director
• Record and maintain accurate minutes of Board and committee meetings
• Ensure records of Board decisions, policies, and governance are current and accessible
• Support effective communication among Board members and between Board and Staff
• Track Board membership, terms, and attendance, ensuring good governance practices
• Assist Treasurer and Director with compliance requirements for regulatory bodies

How to apply

Please submit a résumé and brief letter of interest outlining which position you are applying for, as well as your motivation, qualifications, and any relevant not-for-profit or arts-sector experience to info (at) criticaldistance (dot) ca with the subject line: Board of Directors – [Your Name and Position You’re Applying For, if applicable].

Next steps

A shortlist of applicants will be contacted by a member of our team to schedule an introductory meeting. This conversation will give us an opportunity to learn more about your interests and experience, and to share further details about the Board’s work and expectations. It’s also a chance for you to ask questions and determine if this is the right fit. Following this meeting, selected candidates will be invited to formally join the Board and participate in our onboarding process. At this time we are only able to contact those shortlisted but we are grateful to all applicants for their interest in Critical Distance; do subscribe to our newsletter for future opportunities to get involved!

Equal Opportunity

CDCC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, Black, racialized, Deaf and disabled persons, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, newcomers, and those with lived experience of disability. CDCC encourages people with the above identities and lived experiences to apply; all qualified individuals will be considered without regard to race, colour, ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, or disability.

CDCC is committed to recruitment practices that are inclusive and barrier free. CDCC will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation during all stages of the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to ensure the equal and fair assessment of all job applicants. Applicants are asked to make any accommodation request in advance.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the position or application process, please direct them to info (at) criticaldistance (dot) ca.