GOVERNANCE
Genium360 adheres to the principles of sound governance, and the members of its Board of Directors (BOD) work in synergy thanks to their complementary expertise.
They form a dynamic and organized team that contributes directly to Genium360's growth and sustainability by reinforcing its strategic orientations.
The call for nominations is now closed. A communication will be sent to Genium360 voting members if an election is to be held.
To apply
Fill out the forms [in French only].
Call for nominations for Genium360’s Board of Directors
Profile sought and prerequisites if applicable: We are looking for a co-opted director, who is not a member of the engineering community, to round out the organization's competency profile as required to carry out our 2025-2028 strategic plan, particularly as regards the monitoring of the Agir program and member engagement via the construction and activation of a discussion platform for the Québec engineering community. The candidate should have knowledge of brand image, member relations and/or public relations and philanthropy. Preference will be given to applicants from outside the Greater Montréal area.
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Take office as of: January 30, 2025
- Duration of mandate: 2 years, maximum 3 renewals for a total maximum involvement of 6 years.
- Involvement (number of meetings, committees, etc.): 6 board meetings per year and 1 on-boarding meeting. The co-opted director will also sit on a committee that meets 4 or 5 times a year.
- Meeting venue: Montréal, and once a year in Québec City.
- Compensation, if any: in accordance with current compensation policy.
- Deadline for applications: January 20, 2025
- Documents to be submitted (curriculum vitae, letter of interest, other): CV and letter of interest
- Submit documents to: seccorpo@genium360.ca and copy mfveilleux@hotmail.com Chair of the Governance Committee
For further information please contact: Marie-France Veilleux mfveilleux@hotmail.com
Watch these short videos (in French) to learn more about governance at Genium360
Qualities and Shortcomings
The Meetings
The Benefits
What is a term of office on the BOD?
- Duration of mandate: 2 years, renewable twice (maximum of 6 years).
- In office as of: end of November – at the Annual General Meeting.
- Involvement: 6 board meetings and 4 to 5 committee meetings per year.
- Each director is appointed to one of the 3 statutory committees: Governance Committee, Audit and Risk Management Committee, Human Resources and Compensation Committee
The Board in practice
- New directors receive governance training to familiarize them with the by-laws, policies and operating rules of the Board.
- An annual calendar of Board and committee meetings is prepared at the beginning of each year, enabling efficient planning of work, meetings and deadlines.
- A Compensation is paid for preparation, attendance and participation at meetings.
- Mileage, transportation and accommodation expenses are reimbursed based on an internal policy.
- All administrative tasks are handled by the assistant corporate secretary, supported by the permanent staff, allowing the directors to focus their energy on the strategic aspect.
We are currently in an election period to renew four (4) positions on our Board of Directors. We invite Genium360's voting members to consult the candidacies and vote before November 5, 2024 at 4 p.m.
Nomination process
- The nomination period is determined by the Bylaws and is the subject of a notice sent to all Genium360 voting members (Engineering graduates in Canada and members of the OIQ).
- Interested members complete an application form.
- The Elections Committee makes a selection from the eligible applications and conducts interviews to validate them.
- The Elections Committee confirms candidates' selection one week before the start of voting.
2024 Milestones
- September 9 - September 24 at 4:00 p.m.: opening/closing of applications to join Genium360's Board of Directors
- October 11 - November 5: elections held (if the number of candidates exceeds the number of Board positions to be filled)
- November 18: Official invitations to the Special General Meeting and the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- November 28: Special General Meeting and Annual General Meeting and unveiling of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Questions?
Contact us by email at seccorpo@genium360.ca. Pease, allow 48 hours for a reply.
