Call for Finance Professionals: Join the WDM Board of Directors
Western Development Museum, Saskatchewan
Deadline: November 07, 2024 - December 06, 2024
Are you a finance professional with a passion for history and a creative mind that fosters innovative ideas? The Western Development Museum (WDM) is seeking dedicated and experienced individuals to join our Board of Directors. Your expertise in finance can help shape the future of the WDM’s sustainability.
About The Western Development Museum (WDM)
The Western Development Museum has 5 locations: 4 museums located in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Yorkton as well as a Corporate Office, also located in Saskatoon. The WDM has just celebrated 75 years of sharing our history in Saskatchewan. The Board is dedicated to the growth and sustainability of the WDM in a time when discretionary income and public funding are constrained.
Board of Directors
The WDM Board of Directors plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the organization. Comprising not less than 3, but typically 6 Directors appointed by the Minister of Parks, Culture, and Sport. Our Board is a governance board and holds statutory power and obligations granted by The Western Development Museum Act.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a member of the Board of Directors, you will:
• Provide strategic financial oversight and guidance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policy.
• Ensure the organization’s financial health and sustainability.
• Collaborate with other board members to support the WDM’s mission and goals.
• Advocate for the Western Development Museum.
Qualifications and Expectations
We invite individuals who meet the following criteria to apply to join our Board:
• A strong background in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience chairing meetings.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and management.
• Passion and commitment to supporting the WDM.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to actively participate in quarterly Board meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes. Meetings are offered in a hybrid format of virtual and in-person.
Please note that Board Members are offered honorariums per meeting ($110 is provided for meetings over 4 hours in length and $55 for meetings that are 2 to 4 hours in length). If travel is required, meal allowance and mileage are also provided.
What is the WDM?
By serving on the WDM’s Board of Directors, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the bright future of the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan. With a collection of over 75,000 artifacts ranging from pins to locomotives and four locations in the province, the WDM shares the Saskatchewan story from the beginning of settlement to present day. Each Museum location focuses on different aspects of Saskatchewan history – transportation in Moose Jaw, farm and rural life in North Battleford, 1910 Boomtown and innovation in Saskatoon and stories of immigration in Yorkton.
The WDM is a registered charity (Charitable Registration# 119293215 RR0001) and was established in 1949 when the Saskatchewan Government passed the Western Development Museum Act.
For more information about the Western Development Museum (WDM) Saskatchewan and our programs, visit wdm.ca
Commitment to Inclusivity
The WDM is located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories and the Homeland of the Métis. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to support the Museum. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to submit your nomination. Please send a brief letter of interest, along with your resume, to our Board Chair Orlanda Drebit at odrebit@wdm.ca by December 6, 2024, to express interest.
About The Western Development Museum (WDM)
The Western Development Museum has 5 locations: 4 museums located in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Yorkton as well as a Corporate Office, also located in Saskatoon. The WDM has just celebrated 75 years of sharing our history in Saskatchewan. The Board is dedicated to the growth and sustainability of the WDM in a time when discretionary income and public funding are constrained.
Board of Directors
The WDM Board of Directors plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the organization. Comprising not less than 3, but typically 6 Directors appointed by the Minister of Parks, Culture, and Sport. Our Board is a governance board and holds statutory power and obligations granted by The Western Development Museum Act.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a member of the Board of Directors, you will:
• Provide strategic financial oversight and guidance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policy.
• Ensure the organization’s financial health and sustainability.
• Collaborate with other board members to support the WDM’s mission and goals.
• Advocate for the Western Development Museum.
Qualifications and Expectations
We invite individuals who meet the following criteria to apply to join our Board:
• A strong background in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience chairing meetings.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and management.
• Passion and commitment to supporting the WDM.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to actively participate in quarterly Board meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes. Meetings are offered in a hybrid format of virtual and in-person.
Please note that Board Members are offered honorariums per meeting ($110 is provided for meetings over 4 hours in length and $55 for meetings that are 2 to 4 hours in length). If travel is required, meal allowance and mileage are also provided.
What is the WDM?
By serving on the WDM’s Board of Directors, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the bright future of the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan. With a collection of over 75,000 artifacts ranging from pins to locomotives and four locations in the province, the WDM shares the Saskatchewan story from the beginning of settlement to present day. Each Museum location focuses on different aspects of Saskatchewan history – transportation in Moose Jaw, farm and rural life in North Battleford, 1910 Boomtown and innovation in Saskatoon and stories of immigration in Yorkton.
The WDM is a registered charity (Charitable Registration# 119293215 RR0001) and was established in 1949 when the Saskatchewan Government passed the Western Development Museum Act.
For more information about the Western Development Museum (WDM) Saskatchewan and our programs, visit wdm.ca
Commitment to Inclusivity
The WDM is located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories and the Homeland of the Métis. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to support the Museum. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to submit your nomination. Please send a brief letter of interest, along with your resume, to our Board Chair Orlanda Drebit at odrebit@wdm.ca by December 6, 2024, to express interest.