The following can become a Board member:

• Indigenous and non-Indigenous people are welcome to apply. Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants.
• You must be eligible for Oahas membership according to the Oahas By-laws and Membership Guide.
• You are committed to the GIPA/MEPA principles and Oahas' values.
• You believe in leading with curiosity, innovation, and respect.
• You have a positive track record of Indigenous community leadership, collaboration, or advocacy in a similar or related role or sector,
• You have relevant skills or expertise in one or more of the following: non-profit leadership, board governance, business administration, communications, human resources, health services, or law,
• You must be independent of the Ministry of Health and organizations with an identical mandate, and not at arm’s length with a current Oahas Director, and
• You can actively commit to attending regular Board meetings and serving on at least one committee for a three-year term.

How to apply

Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy (Oahas) is partnering with BES Executive Search, a firm committed to ensuring every search mandate engages a pluralistic, inclusive, and intersectional range of candidates. Applicants are guided through what BES calls The BES Experience—a thoughtful, candidate-centred process that provides support and care at every stage of the search.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking HERE.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), applicants living with a disability will be provided with accommodation throughout the search process. Should accommodations be required, please inform Oahas by emailing [email protected]. 

BES is deeply grateful to all who express interest in this opportunity and recognizes the time and effort that goes into submitting an application. While only those most closely aligned with the position requirements will be contacted for an interview, all applications will be reviewed with care as part of our commitment to providing a respectful and inclusive candidate experience