Are you interested in contributing to sustainability disclosure standard-setting in Canada? If so, this opportunity is for you.
The Opportunity
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) is an independent, volunteer body that serves the public interest by setting sustainability disclosure standards in Canada. The CSSB has two vacancies, effective April 1, 2027, for individuals with the skills, experience, and desire to serve on the Board.
The Reporting and Assurance Oversight Council (Oversight Council) is responsible for Board appointments. Appointments will be for a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a second term.
The Ideal Profiles
Candidates with one or more of the following experience and attributes are particularly encouraged to apply:
- Individuals with investor or other user perspectives to support the development of sustainability disclosure standards that are decision-useful for capital market participants.
- Individuals with experience preparing sustainability disclosures, particularly in the financial or resource sectors, to provide practical insight into the application of sustainability disclosure standards by Canadian reporting entities.
- Individuals located in Atlantic Canada to strengthen the geographic diversity of the Board.
We believe that members with diverse backgrounds leads to better decisions and outcomes. We welcome applications from historically underrepresented communities in Board positions, including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with disabilities.
We value diversity and are committed to cultivating an inclusive, accessible environment where our volunteers feel respected, valued, and supported, and where our volunteer base reflects the Canadians we serve.
What’s in It for You
- Serve the public interest in Canada.
- Have a voice in important decisions and actions that affect the Board’s communities.
- Gain new insights and knowledge.
- Engage with fellow Board members and expand your network.
- Learn what’s impacting sustainability reporting and disclosure, both now and in the future.
What to Expect
This role:
- involves a time commitment of approximately 200 to 250 hours a year, including preparation and meeting time (excluding potential travel for meetings);
- involves approximately six meetings per year, including about three in-person meetings, primarily in Toronto with others hosted virtually; and
- is volunteer, with travel and other relevant costs reimbursed.
In addition, please note the following:
- Candidates are not required to hold a professional accounting designation.
- Board members serve in their personal capacity. They are expected to act objectively and to vote according to their own beliefs, experience, and judgment based on the information they have and the discussions they have taken part in, and not according to the views of any organization with which they are associated.
- The Oversight Council oversees the selection process and appoints new Board members. Interviews are expected to take place between October and December 2026. The Oversight Council aims to approve appointments in February 2027.
How to Apply
If you have questions about the opportunity or application process, please reach out and contact us. When you are ready to proceed, click “Apply” below and submit your application online. Please include an expression of interest and a CV outlining:
- your motivation for applying; and
- your strengths and relevant skills.
Due to time constraints, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have questions or require a disability-related accommodation to participate in our volunteer recruitment process, please email us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to work with you to meet your needs as they relate to interviewing for the role.