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The Board of Governors plays a vital role in shaping Durham College’s strategic direction — transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities.

DC is currently seeking four dynamic and skilled individuals to join its Board of Governors for a three-year term (renewable once for a maximum of six years), starting September 1, 2026. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute your skills while giving back to your community and influencing post-secondary education in Durham Region and beyond.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants who have a background or experience in:

  • Accounting/finance (CPA designation preferred)
  • Agriculture
  • Artificial intelligence/information technology
  • Defense/security
  • Energy
  • Community services
  • Human resources/labour relations

About the Role

As a member of the Board of Governors, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Durham College.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting the college’s vision, strategic direction, and long-term goals in alignment with government policy, legislation, and community needs.
  • Providing effective governance and oversight to ensure strong accountability, performance, and achievement of institutional outcomes.
  • Hiring, supporting, and evaluating the President, and delegating operational authority while holding leadership accountable for results.
  • Approving the college’s annual business plan, budget, and annual report, and monitoring progress against approved goals.
  • Regularly assessing organizational and board effectiveness and taking corrective action when required.
  • Participating in six Board meetings per year (in person) and serving on at least one committee; committee meetings are typically held virtually.
  • Attending key college events, including Convocation and the annual Board retreat.

Two Governors will be appointed directly by the Board, and two will be appointed by the Province of Ontario through the Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) public appointment process. All applications will be considered for both streams. While the Board may recommend candidates for LGIC appointments, the final decision rests with the Ontario provincial government.

Important Information

  • A commitment of 15 to 20 hours each month will be required.
  • Each Governor is appointed to a Standing Committee, which meets virtually four to five times per year.
  • Convocation ceremonies take place over several days each June.
  • An annual weekend retreat is typically held in the winter of each Board year.
  • It is the Board’s desire that all new Governors obtain their Good Governance certificates offered through the College Centre of Board Excellence at no cost, during their first term on the Board.
  • The Board calendar is prepared a year in advance to enable Governors to plan their schedules accordingly.
  • Candidates cannot be employees or students at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology.

Why Join Us?

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute your skills while giving back to your community and influencing post-secondary education in Durham Region and beyond.

Are you ready to help shape the future of education?

DC invites applications from all qualified individuals, including those from equity-seeking groups.

How to apply

Applicants must complete the online application and submit their resumé and cover letter by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026. An application will not be deemed complete until all required documents have been received.

The Nominating Committee will hold in-person interviews on Monday, March 16 and Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Oshawa Campus. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Opportunity to observe a public board meeting

Interested in learning more about the Board? Attend the public portion of the February 11, 2026 Board meeting at 6 p.m. at our Oshawa campus. To register, contact Melissa Pringle, Manager, Board Governance and Privacy, at melissa.pringle@durhamcollege.ca.

Voices from the Board

Meet Lisa Allen, Board Chair

 

Meet Peter Pryce, External Governor (Current Vice-Chair)

 

Meet Kwende Thomas, External Governor (Second Year)

Resources