The Nominations Committee for the Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) is pleased to announce a Call for Nominations for positions on its Board of Directors in preparation for the Annual Meeting scheduled to be held virtually September 12th, 2026
The Nominating Committee is composed of three independent Shooting Federation volunteers, whose mandate is to review all submissions, interview all candidates and then recommend candidates to stand for election to the Board with selections based on identified organizational needs.
Positions to be filled:
- 2 Director-at-large positions (3-year term each)
- Shotgun Council Director (3-year term)
The committee is seeking nominations for candidates to fill these Director roles. Currently, the key competencies the Board is looking for include financial expertise, legal expertise, human resources, and diversity & equity aligned with the Shooting Federation’s long-term planning. Additionally, the SFC board is required to always maintain a minimum of 4 Independent Directors*, consideration of independence to continue to achieve this requirement will be part of the process.
There are core requirements to serve as a Director under Canada’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. In addition to these, candidates should demonstrate strengths in any of the competency areas highlighted. Note if elected, Directors will be required to abide by all policies which would include safe sport items such as criminal record checks, required online training modules and agreement to a Code of Conduct.
Anyone seeking to stand for election to the Shooting Federation of Canada’s Board of Directors must submit a letter of interest with a resume no later than noon on July 15th, 2026. Please include information detailing your potential status as an Independent Director. Those running for Council positions also need to complete the nominee form (available here).
Information about the Shooting Federation Board’s Mandate
Purpose
Shooting Federation’s Board is a strategic Board focusing on policy and governance. The purpose of the Board is to set the overall direction of the Federation through setting goals, determining policies, securing resources, and monitoring the organizations’ performance.
Duties
The Board shall be responsible for initiating policies, overseeing risk management, developing strategic plans, and at a policy level carry out the purposes of the Federation, and to support initiatives and activities of the staff team.
Term
The term of Office shall be three (3) years at which time the incumbent is eligible to stand for re-election (up to 3 consecutive terms).
Time Commitment
Attendance at all Board Meetings, usually virtually, occasionally in person, potentially up to 10 meetings/year. Participate as required in special events and on standing and/or ad hoc committees averaging approximately 3-5 hours a month.
*“Independent Director” means an individual occupying the role of Director with no fiduciary obligation to any shooting body at the national or provincial level in Canada; who receives no direct or indirect material benefit from any such body; and is free from any conflict of interest of a financial, personal or representational nature (provided that participating in shooting does not alone cause a Director not to qualify as an Independent Director);
