Role: One (1) Worker Member (representative of the interest of workers)
The Board of Directors plays an important role in ensuring WCB-Alberta’s accountability. The Board is accountable to the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade as defined in the Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA) and Corporate Governance Policy. In their governance role, members regularly review the strategic direction for the organization. Using their diverse areas of expertise, the Board of Directors ensures WCB-Alberta remains true to its mandate, and that the health of the system is protected for the long term. The Board of Directors shall operate in a manner consistent with the WCA and corporate governance principles.
Although Board Members are representative of the interests of workers, employers, and the general public, it is expected that, consistent with their fiduciary role, they set aside any allegiances to a particular group and strive to maintain the welfare, credibility and integrity of the workers’ compensation system at all times.
Qualifications
The Board of Directors is representative of the overall diversity of Alberta. Ideal candidates will bring a broad range of relevant experience, reflect the diversity of Albertans, and possess a demonstrated ability to make a significant contribution at the Board of Directors’ level across a wide variety of business, labour, financial and public policy issues. We are seeking Board Members who understand and demonstrate commitment to WCB’s governance model and who contribute to fulfilling the vision and mission of WCB. Previous board experience is an asset.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Awareness of the legislation and related policies and procedures.
- Previous experience in leadership roles in complex environments with diverse stakeholders.
- A track record of exercising sound and consistent judgement and demonstrated expertise in managing complex issues with integrity and fairness.
- Experience with vulnerable or injured workers, including experience advocating for or representing workers.
- Post-secondary education in information technology, worker health and wellness, benefit and assessment policy, communication and stakeholder engagement, or human resources is an asset.
Salary
The Board Member appointments are made by Order in Council and are for a fixed term of up to three years, with the potential for reappointment for additional terms. The time commitment is anticipated to be approximately three to five days per month.
Members of the Board of Directors are compensated only for time spent on the business of the Board, at double the rate specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order (OC466/2007), effective April 1, 2009.
1) A member of a committee, other than the chairman, shall be paid
- a) $164 for up to and including four hours in any day, or
- b) $290 for over four hours and up to and including eight hours in any day, or
- c) $427 for over eight hours in any day, spent on the business of the committee.
Honoraria is subject to review. Travelling expenses will be paid in accordance with WCB’s Travel, Accommodation, and Subsistence Guidelines.
Meetings are held at the head office in Edmonton, Alberta.