Backpackers, hikers, outdoor enthusiasts!
- would you like to share your passion with others?
- Do you want to participate in responsibly creating an iconic Canadian wilderness opportunity?
- Do you have 6-10 hours to volunteer each month?
The GDTA is seeking dynamic, committed, community-oriented Board of Directors candidates to join our team. These positions will be voted on by Members at our Annual General Meeting on September 29th, 2025.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with experience and/or a strong interest in the following areas:
- Long-term involvement/history with the Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA)
- Ability to access new financial resources or potential partners through networks
- Financial Management
- Legal & Governance
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising
- Indigenous Relations
- Events & Community Building
- Thru-hiking
Role-Specific – We are looking for our next Board Secretary.
Our amazing current Board Secretary has one year left in the role and is committed to fully training their successor and supporting a smooth transition over the coming year.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
The GDTA is a registered charity, and the Board is accountable for ensuring that the Association is managed in accordance with applicable laws and its membership’s wishes. The Board is responsible to:
- Establish and maintain a framework for delegation and internal control within GDTA.
- Monitor GDTA finances and performance.
- Establish strategic direction aligned with the GDTA’s Mission, Vision and Values.
- Review and oversee the Association’s risk management
- Evaluate and improve the performance of the Board.
- Promote and support the Association and its members.
Responsibilities of Individual Board Members
As individuals and collectively, Board Members are responsible to:
- Create a positive, open organizational culture.
- Adhere to GDTA bylaws, policies, and procedures
- Attend all Board meetings in person or via teleconferencing (Monthly, 3rd Tuesday, 7 – 9 pm MST).
- Be a Board representative or Chair on one of the GDTA’s 7 committees
- Make decisions and work towards positions that are in the best interests of the Association.
Term: Three (3) Years, 6-10 hr/month
Compensation: None – this is a volunteer position.
Candidate Selection Process
Interested Candidates should submit their names via email on or before August 15th, 2025, to:
- info@greatdividetrail.com
- Attention: Nomination Committee
- Please include why you want to be a part of the Board, any existing GDTA volunteer experience, and any other qualifications or reasons why you’d make a great Board member
The nominating committee will review all applications, possibly interview interested persons and then present qualified candidates to the Association’s membership via email for their consideration. The successful nominees will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on September 29, 2025.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
If you are not interested in a Board position but would like to contribute your time and talents in other way. There are always lots of ways you can get involved, including remotely and outside of peak-hiking seasons! Even if you have just a few hours to give, it can make a big difference.