Greenpeace Canada Education Fund (GCEF) Board Member

Greenpeace Canada Education Fund (GCEF)

Board Member Recruitment Call-Out

Positions Available: Three new board members
Start Date: May 26, 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Climate action depends on informed public understanding, but misinformation is making that harder every day. The Greenpeace Canada Education Fund (GCEF) exists to change that, and we’re seeking new board members to help strengthen our reach, credibility, and impact across Canada.

Our Mission:

The Greenpeace Canada Education Fund (GCEF), launched in 2020, focuses on bridging the knowledge gap on environmental, climate, and energy issues in Canada and globally. Through research and education, we empower the public with the information needed to combat disinformation and push for meaningful climate action. Guided by values of democracy, inclusivity, and environmental justice, we work to address historical imbalances and drive systems change.

GCEF complements the work of Greenpeace Canada, the well-known organization that has been taking action to protect the planet since 1971. GCEF is part of the global Greenpeace campaigning network maintaining general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Our Values:

1. Guided by justice: We prioritize the needs of marginalized communities and those most impacted by climate change. 

2. Operate with integrity: We ground our research in science, traditional knowledge, rigorous analysis, and intellectual honesty.

3. Work in collaboration: We focus on relationship-building, knowledge-sharing, transparency and trust in our partnerships.

4. Empower human networks: We believe that knowledge is power, and we equip individuals and communities with accessible information to enable effective outcomes. 

Backgrounds of High Interest:

The GCEF Board currently has four members with expertise in strategic planning, fundraising, financial oversight, policy, and advocacy. We are looking to expand our board to incorporate a broader range of backgrounds and to ensure better regional representation across Canada, as the current board is predominantly Ontario-based.

• Legal expertise: Experience with legal matters, particularly those related to charity, corporate, and labour law
• Educational Sector Experience: Experience with schools and school board operations, curriculum development, and school community engagement 
• Fundraising & Engagement Expertise: Experience in major gifts, foundations, and planned giving strategy development and engagement as part of a non-profit or charity, or as a member of a Board.
• Financial Expertise: Proven skills in financial management, budgeting, accounting, and/or fiscal oversight ensuring accuracy, and contributing to organizational success.
• Leadership and Strategic Vision: Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a strong record of strategic planning.
• Governance and Board Experience: Experience in governance, whether as a board member or as a senior executive reporting to a board.
• Global Perspective and Political Awareness: Insight into the Canadian political landscape, global environmental issues, and policy frameworks.

Additional Valuable Experience and Skills:

• Media relations
• Management and organizational development
• Strong environmental background (science, economics, business)
• Risk management
• Environmental advocacy
• Government relations
• Education delivery and workshop facilitation
• Fluency in French
• Non-violent civil disobedience (NVCD) experience
• Human resources

Time Commitment:
GCEF is a small organization with limited staff capacity - board member applicants will be favoured who are willing to provide support beyond meeting preparation and attendance. We are seeking individuals who can devote approximately twenty hours per year, including:

• Five  videoconferences for board meetings per year (1.5 hours per meeting)
• One in-person or videoconference AGM per year (1.5 hours per meeting)
• Five videoconference committee meetings (1 hour per meeting)
• 6 hours doing additional independent work to support GCEF

Term: 3 years.

Application Process:
If you have the skills required, believe in our mission, share our values, and are interested in joining our Board, please send:

• Your resume
• A candidate statement (maximum 500 words) explaining why you wish to join our Board and what skills and attributes you can offer.

Learn More About GCEF:

Visit gcef.ca