Development

About Badminton Canada 

Badminton Canada is the governing body of the sport in the country. Badminton Canada’s more than 60,000 licensed players includes athletes, coaches and officials from the grassroots to elite levels. Badminton Canada supports athletes in reaching the Olympic and Paralympic podium, and inspire any Canadian who just want to discover one of the most played sports in the world. We are striving to support our members (the Provincial and Territorial partners) achieve excellence and striving for performance success in activities, all within a safe and welcoming environment. Badminton Canada is a national organization, not-for-profit, dedicated to creating a culture of promoting excellence in the sport. Our team of dedicated professionals are committed to the same expectation we have of our athletes and coaches who represent us: being the best, whether it’s on court, in the training environment or in the offices and boardroom.  

 

About the Position 

Badminton Canada is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to engage in leadership roles. Opportunities are available for individuals to sit on our Board of Directors and be involved with the various standing and planned committees that help shape and direct our strategic direction, governance and ensure the organization operates within the requirements of the Sport Governance Code.  

 

If you are interested in being a part of creating the future of badminton in Canada, please consider applying for the Board positions outlined in this document. If you don’t see anything that suits you, but still want to be involved please do not hesitate to contact us, as there are many ways you can get involved.  

 

We look forward to hearing from professionals, leaders and Canadian sport champions. 

 

Badminton Canada Vision 

Canada is a world-class leader in badminton. 

 

Badminton Canada Mission 

To lead, empower and foster a positive culture of excellence in badminton. 

 

Badminton Canada Values 

Badminton Canada recognizes the following principles to guide our decisions, policies and practices: 

 

• Enjoyment - Participation in badminton is enjoyable, safe, and enhances health and well-being. 
• Excellence - Support participants to achieve personal excellence and strive for professional quality in all activities. 
• Respect - Creating an environment that recognizes and encourages the views, roles and contributions of everyone. 
• Leadership - Through collaboration with our membership and partners, we listen; we inspire, foster, educate and support. 
• Transparency - Acting in an open and honest manner that creates trust in our relationships. 
• Accountability - Creating policies and procedures that define how we conduct ourselves and work with our membership and communicating that information to everyone. 
• Inclusive and Equitable - Participation in our activities is welcomed and encouraged. 

 

Positions: Member of the Board of Directors 

 

Description and Expectations 

 

Purpose:  

To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Badminton Canada so as to support the organization’s mission and governance.  

 

*Major Responsibilities: 

• Organizational leadership and advisement 
• Organization of the board of directors, officers, and committees 
• Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures  
• Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget 
• Oversight of program planning and evaluation 
• Personnel evaluation and staff development 
• Review of organizational and programmatic reports 
• Promotion of the organization 
• Fundraising and outreach 
• Represent the organization 

 

*Members of the Board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of Badminton Canada. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and with the best interest of Badminton Canada.  

 

Length of term:  

Two years, which may be renewed up to a maximum of nine (9) total years or twelve (12) who assume a “Senior Leadership” position (identified as President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary position, as per the organization’s bylaws). 

 

Meetings and time commitment:  

• Board of Directors members will be expected to commit to a maximum of two face-to-face meetings per year pending their respective work agendas. 
• Board members are asked to attend additional virtual meetings (approx. 6 additional meetings), through the year to maintain contact and remain current on organizational activities 
• Board members are asked to attend no more than two special events or meetings per year, as they are determined.  

 

Expectations of board members:  

• Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able. 
• Participate on a standing committee of the board and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary. 
• Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Badminton Canada’s mission, objectives, and programs. 
• Help communicate and promote Badminton Canada’s mission and programs to the community. 
• Become familiar with Badminton Canada’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs. 
• Understand the policies and procedures of Badminton Canada. 

 

Potential Directors should have one or more of the following skills: 

• Accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA) 
• Legal designation (LL.B.) 
• Professional qualifications (MD, PhD, MBA, Sport Science) 
• Personnel Management (Human Resource Professional designation) 
• Media/Marketing/Public Relations contacts/experience 
• Fundraising and funding source contacts 
• Administration/Management experience 
• Government relations/contacts 
• Organizational development/Strategic planning experience 

 

Board Composition and positions:  

As per the By-Laws of Badminton Canada, the members elect Directors, and the Board Members select the Director best suited for roles on the Board. Therefore, members will elect: 

Five (5) Directors 

 

The following positions are up for election in 2025 by the Board of Directors following the election: 

• President 
• Secretary 

 

Position Descriptions: 

 

The President is the Chairperson of the Board of the Corporation and of the Board of Directors.  The President shall appoint all Committees not otherwise provided for in this By-law and shall ensure that all officers, all Committees and employees of the Association perform their duties.  The President shall also lead the long-term planning of the Corporation.  The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee. 

 

The Vice President will support and assist the President in all duties and will perform such other duties as may from time to time be established by the Board. 

 

The Treasurer will keep proper accounting records as required by the Act; will cause to be deposited all monies received by the Corporation in the Corporation’s bank account; will supervise the management and the disbursement of funds of the Corporation; when required will provide the Board with an account of financial transactions and the financial position of the Corporation; will prepare annual budgets; and will perform such other duties as may from time to time be established by the Board. 

 

The Secretary will be responsible for the documentation of all amendments to the Corporation’s Constitution and Bylaws, will ensure that all official documents and records of the Corporation are properly kept, cause to be recorded the minutes of all meetings of Members, Board of Directors and Committees of the Corporation; keep an up-to-date list of registered members, and will perform such other duties as may from time to time be established by the Board.  The Secretary shall have custody of the seal of the Corporation. 

 

The Athlete Representative shall be a current or former (retired within the last eight years) national level athlete. They will share an athlete perspective on the Board of Directors while representing and supporting the organizations interests. 

 

Directors will engage in activities as determined by the Board as a whole. Some of the common areas that Directors at Large are involved in include High Performance, Officials, Coaching, Fundraising, Marketing and Events.  

 

Nomination Process: 

Any individual who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, who has the time, energy, and expertise to fulfill the commitment as a Director, who meets one or more of the required skills, who has the power under law to contract and who is a member of the Corporation in good standing may be nominated for election as a Director. Nominations must be supported by a voting members or the Board of Directors of Badminton Canada. 

 

Applications should include the following: 

• Completed Board of Directors application document (appendix A) 
• Cover letter and resume of nominee 

 

All applications/nominations must be received by the Badminton Canada Office no later than July 30, 2025.