Are you passionate about making a difference for your family medicine colleagues and patients in Victoria? Join the VDFP Board and help guide the direction of your Division! Our Board has five seats to fill. To apply , please submit the Nomination Papers – Directors Election 2023, C/V or Resume, and a Candidate’s Statement by 5 pm on Friday, September 22, 2023.
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The board of directors represents the interests of our VDFP membership and advances the vision in alignment with Division values and mission. A director role is a unique opportunity to advocate for fulfilling, sustainable family practice in Victoria and actively engage at the tables where decisions are made.
Five openings for 2023-24
There are six elected director positions and in 2023-24 there are five openings. Four incumbents will be standing for election that have no predetermined priority to their current position.
All Division members in good standing are strongly encouraged to consider this opportunity. You will be joining a strong, cohesive, and supportive group with a proven track record of getting things done for physicians in our community!
Time commitment, remuneration, support
The board meets no more than once a month, for 2.5 hours (virtual) or 3 hours (in-person). The average required prep time is one hour.
Board directors are paid the current Doctors of BC sessional rate for meeting and prep time and for any other activities they choose to participate in due to their director role.
The Division is committed to support board members in any way we can. If you are passionate about making a difference, you will be taught all else.
For more information on the role, please view FAQs here.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the Nomination Papers – Directors Election 2023, C/V or Resume, and a Candidate’s Statement by 5 pm on Friday, September 22, 2023. Candidates’ Statements should be brief (no more than 300 words), indicating your general interest in serving on the board, relevant experience, and specific interests with respect to the Division’s work.
Current board members and/or the Division’s executive director are happy to speak with you about the role. Please e-mail [email protected] or call Nicole Dehoop at 1-877-790-8492, ext. 1, to set this up. We look forward to speaking with you.
