We are now accepting nominations for the Outdoor Play Canada Board of Directors and Subcommittees! Please see details below:

We are looking for individuals to join our Board of Directors who are:

• OPC members (this is a requirement; if you’re not a member, please join to be eligible for consideration (it’s free!): https://www.outdoorplaycanada.ca/join-us/
• Involved in outdoor play initiatives in Canada (i.e., as an outdoor play practitioner, researcher, policy maker, urban planner, advocate, or other)
• Eager to provide leadership and strategic direction for OPC and the broader outdoor play sector
• Canadian citizens, residents, or live in Canada
• 18 years of age or older

We are asking our Board of Directors to:

• Attend 2-hour bimonthly meetings
• Participate in yearly reviews of the Board and staff
• Support our efforts and promote OPC initiatives among colleagues and peers
• Participate on OPC committees as time and interest allow

We are looking to fill the following Board of Director roles:

• President (2-year term; 1 position): The president will provide leadership to the Board of Directors; chair Board meetings; provide recommendations – in consultation with the rest of the Board – on new initiatives and committees; coordinate individual Board member assignments; appoint chairpersons of new committees (again in consultation with the rest of the Board); serve as a member of committees and attend meetings when invited; ensure Board matters are handled appropriately, including committee functioning, recruitment of new Board members, orientations, and meeting preparation; and guide the Board in ensuring OPC meets its mission.
• Vice-president (2-year term; 1 position): The vice-president will act as the president in their absence and work closely with the president to assist in their duties.
• Secretary (2-year term; 1 position): The secretary will ensure that Board members are given appropriate notice of meetings; review meeting agendas and minutes prepared by OPC staff; oversee the distribution of background information relevant to agenda items as necessary; record motions, discussions, votes and decisions; and hold members accountable for their action items.
• Treasurer (2-year term; 1 position): The treasurer will be responsible for overseeing the financial matters of the board and ensuring other board members are informed of financial-related issues to ensure informed decision making. The treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls, and procedures are put in place and appropriate to OPC.

We are looking to fill the following Committee roles:

• General membership in any of (see terms of reference for each committee in the affiliated links):
  • Finance Committee
  • Organizational Sustainability and Fundraising Committee
  • Indigenous Liaison Committee

To nominate yourself, please email the following to info@outdoorplaycanada.ca by Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 5pm ET.

• A statement of interest (no more than 500 words or 3 minutes in length, submitted in written, audio, or video form)
• A current CV or resume (any format)

Outdoor Play Canada is an advocate for equity and is committed to ensuring its community is diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from members of racialized minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of various sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities and contribute to the advancement of the organization.