Vacancies

The Durham College (DC) Board of Governors is composed of 17 members: 12 external governors, four internal governors, and the College President. Four of the external governors are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, while the remaining external governors are appointed by the Board.

Under the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002, colleges are mandated to provide career-oriented post-secondary education and training that helps individuals prepare for employment, responds to the needs of employers and the evolving workplace, and supports the economic and social needs of local and diverse communities.

The Board of Governors is responsible for the governance of the College and acts in the public interest. The Board provides strategic leadership and oversight to help ensure Durham College fulfills its mandate and serves the needs of students, employees, employers, and the communities it serves.

As outlined in the Ministry Binding Policy Directive on Governance and Accountability, the responsibilities of a college board of governors are to include, at a minimum:

  • Establishing governance structures to enable the achievement of expected institutional outcomes with clear lines of communication and internal accountability.
  • Setting the college vision, strategic direction, and overall goals and outcomes within the context of appropriate laws, government policy, and local need.
  • Hiring the CEO (i.e., president), delegating to the CEO accountability for the operation of the college, and evaluating the CEO's performance.
  • Approving the college's annual business plan, budget, and annual report.
  • Assessing regularly the attainment by the CEO of corporate goals and outcomes, and the effectiveness of the Board with respect to governance.
  • Taking appropriate corrective action, as necessary, where expected outcomes or quality of performance are not achieved.

Serving on the Board of Governors is an opportunity to contribute to the success of Durham College, support student achievement, and help shape the future of post-secondary education in Durham Region and beyond.

Vacancies

There are currently no vacancies on the Durham College Board of Governors.

Board recruitment typically takes place in January or February each year. Please visit this page for future opportunities.