Board service at BPC offers you the opportunity to:

• Influence national dialogue affecting Canada’s written-word industries

• Collaborate with senior leaders across publishing, lending, writing, editing, translation, and distribution

• Expand your professional network across associations and regions

• Strengthen your governance experience at a national association level

• Gain visibility as a leader committed to sector-wide collaboration

• Develop new skills in areas such as strategic planning, financial oversight, and association governance

• Contribute meaningfully to an industry you care about, while working alongside passionate professionals who share your values
  
  

The BPC is the only national forum where the country’s written-word sector convenes across disciplines to identify shared priorities and coordinate collective action.

This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise while growing professionally. BPC Board members serve in a volunteer capacity and provide strategic oversight, guidance, and support to the organization. You’ll collaborate with industry leaders, participate in meaningful decision-making, and play a key role in advancing the organization’s mission and vision alongside the Managing Director.

As a Board Director, you will:

• Help shape the strategic direction of the organization

• Provide financial and governance oversight

• Contribute expertise and sector insight

• Support long-term sustainability and impact

• Employ appropriate risk mitigation strategies

• Create, interpret and administer policies

• Act as an ambassador for the BPC within your networks

We are seeking two new Board Directors who bring fresh perspectives and one or more of the following backgrounds or experiences:

• Business or sponsorship development

• Membership or association growth and engagement

• Representation from outside Ontario

• Some professional experience in Canada’s newspaper, magazine, book publishing, book selling, library, or writing sectors

If you are passionate about strengthening Canada’s written-word community and see the value in national collaboration, we encourage you to apply even if your background does not perfectly match every category above.

• Monthly virtual Board meetings (1.5 hours) from September to June

• Participation on one Board Committee (typically meets monthly in advance of Board meetings)

• Attendance at the Annual General Meeting (virtual, June)

• Three-year term with the possibility of serving an additional three-year term for those who wish to continue their commitment

Meetings are structured to be focused and respectful of members’ professional responsibilities.

To apply, please submit in one document:

• An expression of interest (maximum one page)

• Your resume or CV

Applications must be received by April 15, 2026.

All applications will be reviewed by the Governance and Nominating Committee. Only selected candidates will be invited to a brief Zoom interview between May 1-31, 2026. Successful nominations will be presented at the Annual General Meeting in late June 2026.

Please send your application to manager [at] thebpc [dot] ca
Subject line: Board of Directors Application

The BPC strives to be an inclusive and welcoming space that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or people of colour, LGBTQ2+, persons with dis/abilities, and members of underserved/underrepresented communities.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please email us.