Recruitment posting
Alberta Historical Resources Foundation
Competition #: 294
Ministry : Culture and Tourism
Opening Date : 2016/09/21
closing Date : 2016/10/06
Role : Vice-Chair and Public Members
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
The Minister of Culture and Tourism is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a Public Member and/or Vice-Chair of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF).
The AHRF is the primary source of Government of Alberta funding for heritage projects. Established in 1973, under the Historical Resources Act, it supports the preservation and appreciation of Alberta's heritage in three primary ways:
- by providing annual funding to the Glenbow Museum to manage government owned artifacts in its collections;
- by supplying five nonprofit Provincial Heritage Organizations (the Alberta Museums Association, the Archives Society of Alberta, the Historical Society of Alberta, the Alberta Genealogical Society and the Archaeological Society of Alberta) with annual allotments to offer programs and services to their individual and institutional partners; and
- by disbursing project grants to individuals, organizations and municipalities to undertake heritage projects through the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program.
The AHRF also provides interested parties to make representations on possible provincial designations of historic resources, makes geographical place naming decisions with the concurrence of the Minister, recognizes significant contributions to heritage through the Heritage Awards, and funds the production and installation of heritage markers.
As the AHRF operates at arms-length from government, it is able to provide independent advice to the Minister of Culture and Tourism on specific matters like proposed designations of Provincial Historic Resources and more general issues related to Alberta's heritage. The Board has the ability to undertake certain activities, such as soliciting funds from the private sector, that government cannot.
The AHRF is accountable and reports to the Minister of Culture and Tourism who is accountable to the Legislature for the AHRF.
Board Directors are expected to be committed to the work of the Foundation. They are also expected to be fair and open-minded and be able to exercise sound judgment while working toward achieving consensus.
Specific duties of the board directors include the following:
- attending board meetings and related events;
- participating on committees and in other board activities;
- adjudicating applications to the Foundation's grant programs;
- making decisions on policies and issues related to the programs of the Foundation;
- understanding the structure of the Foundation and its programs; and
- practicing ethical conduct that upholds the integrity and reputation of the agency in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Directors are appointed for a term of up to three years to a maximum of 10 years of continuous service.
The AHRF is recruiting Public Members and a Vice-Chair who have experience in various fields in heritage, e.g. built heritage, archaeology, palaeontology and aboriginal heritage.
The AHRF needs Public Members and a Vice-Chair with experience in the areas of board governance, policy development, financial management and communications.
Director compensation is currently under review. Directors are remunerated in accordance with the Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order (OC 466/2007) and also receive reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with the Government of Alberta Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Policy.
On average, Board business requires 48 hours/year. The board generally meets four times a year in different parts of Alberta. Each meeting is approximately 1.5 days. Two of the meetings are held in Edmonton and/or Calgary.
Board directors may also attend committee meetings and may be invited to represent AHRF at various events such as conferences, meetings and celebrations organized by its stakeholders.
Matthew Wangler, Executive Director, 780-438-8503, matthew.wangler@gov.ab.ca, Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, Culture and Tourism, Old St. Stephen's College, 8820-112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8.
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred, to apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached, a cover letter and other documents can be uploaded and attached at this time before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the HR contact provided.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at http://alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
All potential candidates will be screened for potential conflicts of interest.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, public agency and position appointed to, appointment term and remuneration received.