Marine Renewables Canada Board of Directors 2022 Call for Nominations Now Open

Be an enabler of positive change and sustainable solutions to climate change – join the Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) Board of Directors and be part of our efforts to ensure marine renewable energy plays an important role in energy transition and building Canada’s blue economy. Share your leadership and knowledge by working with a dedicated group of board directors, members, and staff who have been committed to advancing tidal, offshore wind, wave, and river current energy development and opportunities across Canada. MRC is seeking three (3) new members for its board of directors. MRC encourages candidates to apply who bring skills and experience from a range of sectors that will help to build the growing marine renewable energy sector. MRC is committed to the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge which promotes diversity and inclusion on Canadian boards and in senior management. We’re seeking applicants that represent Canada’s rich diversity including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ2 and members of visible minority groups. MRC encourages its membership to support this commitment when submitting nominations. As a national association, MRC also aims for its board to reflect its coast-to-coast-to-coast membership by having board director representation from across the country, particularly in areas with high potential for marine renewable energy development. Therefore, one (1) of the three (3) director positions will be allocated to a member from Western Canada.  About Marine Renewables Canada Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) is a national association focused on building Canada’s tidal, offshore wind, wave and river current energy sector. With members across the country including technology and project developers, utilities, researchers, and the energy and marine supply chain, we are committed to ensuring that marine renewable energy plays an important role in energy transition and growing a sustainable economy. Since 2004, the organization has worked to advocate for positive policy and support, identify and foster collaborative opportunities, provide information and education, and represent the interests of the sector. More at www.marinerenewables.ca  About the MRC Board of Directors The MRC Board of Directors is comprised of nine members with a diverse range of experience and skills. Board director terms are for three years. During this time directors are expected to:

• Actively participate and support the mission of MRC by engaging in meetings, contributing to association-led initiatives and providing leadership, governance, and oversight.
• Represent the interests and capabilities of the Canadian marine renewable energy industry by developing strategies and advocacy that will build the sector.
• Provide advice, knowledge, and assistance to ensure the health and sustainability of the association.
• Assist with developing and fostering strategic alliances among other organizations and stakeholders, both locally and globally to pursue common goals.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion by developing, adopting, and implementing organizational policies that reflect the values of MRC and its membership.

Time commitment: Board positions are volunteer-based. Board of director meetings are scheduled quarterly. Directors are also expected to engage in any special meetings of the board as well as the Annual General Meeting. They are also encouraged to participate in MRC-led events such as the annual conference, networking events, workshops, webinars, etc. Nomination Process The Call for Nominations starts October 11, 2021 and will run until November 5, 2021. As stated above there are three (3) board director positions available with one (1) allocated to Western Canadian MRC member companies. Only MRC members in good standing can be nominated. If you are not an MRC member yet, but have interests in the association, industry, and board opportunity please email for Amanda White for more details about membership (contact information below). Information about membership is also available here.  Nominations will be conducted electronically (via email).  To nominate an individual or self-nominate, please email Amanda@marinerenewables.ca by November 5, 2021 (11:59pm) and include nominee’s full name, title, company, contact information including email and phone. When nominating, you must clearly state if your nomination is for the one (1) seat open for Western Canada or for the two (2) seats open to all member companies. A confirmation will be sent verifying receipt and acceptance of the nomination. All Nominees will be required to provide a photo and a one-page biography about themselves for the purposes of the election. These will be distributed to members when voting opens. Voting will be carried out from November 9, 2021 to December 10, 2021 and will also be conducted electronically (via email). Any Full Member or Marine Energy Champion/Leader Member whose dues are current is eligible to vote. A notification will be sent to all members once voting opens. For questions, please contact Amanda White at Amanda@marinerenewables.ca (902) 717-0716.