Call for Nominations for the DWA Board of Directors

Call for Board Nominations

The DWA focuses on labour market research and workforce development initiatives in Durham Region.

Board Member Recruitment and Selection

The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) is a non-profit organization governed by a community-representative Board of Directors. The board meets quarterly, and Directors are asked to serve on one committee, volunteering their time and expertise on workforce development issues. Each Director is expected to be a liaison between the community and the Board. Typically, the meetings are held online. As a “consensus” decision-making Board, we encourage open dialogue from all Directors.

The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) is a community-based not for profit. We work hard to convene the voices of the sectors, ensure good stewardship of public funds and to provide reliable research focused on local labour market information (LMI).

The DWA works with community stakeholders from business, labour, education and training, community services and municipal, provincial and federal governments. As you can appreciate, over twenty years of being a reliable partner in the local community has resulted in some very deep ties with our many community partners and the DWA is seen as a key link in those partnerships in our region.

 Volunteer with Us

  • Make a Difference: Influence workforce strategies and policies that impact our region’s economic growth and job opportunities.
  • Lead Initiatives: Guide and oversee projects that support local businesses, job seekers, and educational institutions.
  • Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals, community leaders, and organizations committed to workforce development.
  •  Develop Skills: Enhance your leadership and strategic planning skills while contributing to meaningful community projects.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Experienced Leaders: Professionals with a background in business, education, human resources, or public administration.
  • Community Advocates: Individuals passionate about enhancing workforce opportunities and addressing local needs.
  • Strategic Thinkers: Those with a vision for innovative solutions and effective workforce planning.

What You’ll Do

Attend quarterly board meetings, attend one internal committee (Finance, Governance, Recruitment), and contribute to annual planning. Collaborate with other board members and stakeholders to develop and implement workforce strategies. Advocate for workforce initiatives within the community.

Recruitment & Selection

A Recruitment Committee, appointed by the DWA Board of Directors, identifies gaps in representation, targets applicants with the needed skills, knowledge, experience or connections, requests and discusses nominations, reviews application submissions, conducts interviews and makes recommendations to the Board on Director selection. New Directors are then appointed through a motion of the Board.

If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, please get in touch with admin@durhamwa.ca for more information.

You may also view our Board Recruitment Package, which outlines the commitment requirements and qualifications for Directors.

Thank you for being so interested!

Download DWA Board Recruitment Package