Member, Board of Directors

Member, Board of Directors

Wise Owl is a licensed child care centre, serving Pembroke and Renfrew County since 1981. Our program is a place where children thrive and develop a healthy understanding of themselves and their place in the world.

The daycare operates with a volunteer board of directors made up of parents and community members. Directors are voted in at our annual general meeting (AGM) in September for a term of two years. The main responsibilities of the board include:

• Setting long-term goals (strategic and succession planning)
• Developing and approving policies and procedures
• Financial planning and budgeting
• Ensuring the legal and regulatory obligations of the organization are met

• At least 18 years of age
• Must be in good standing in terms of fees and not in arrears to the daycare
• Must not be bankrupt at the time of election or throughout their term
• Must not be at the time of their election, and throughout their term of office, convicted of a criminal offence involving children in any manner, involving fraud in any manner, or which would render that individual unfit or inappropriate to act as a Director of the daycare
• Must not be an employee of the daycare

If this opportunity interests you, please forward your cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and/or resume should indicate the following:

• Your interest in joining the Wise Owl board of directors, with the intention of remaining on the board for a minimum of two years
• Any previous experience working on a board, or in a similar position
• Confirmation that you are able to obtain a vulnerable sector check
• A minimum of two character references

Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025.