We seek Board members with a diversity of experience (both personal and professional), and a strong interest in expanding collaborative dispute resolution while bringing an equity lens to that work. We are a voluntary “working board”, committed to advancing access to justice for all people in British Columbia. Therefore, we seek to recruit a diverse Board of Directors that shares this commitment and represents the communities we serve. We encourage expressions of interest from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, especially Indigenous people, racialized people, queer people, people living with disabilities, and people of marginalized genders. Board members may be located anywhere in BC; however, individuals living in rural and remote areas are particularly encouraged to apply.

MBC is excited to hear from all interested candidates and will consider applicants from all backgrounds and areas of experience. However, we have identified specific knowledge and experience that would benefit the organization.

• We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous candidates who wish to support MBC’s work on Indigenous conflict resolution practices and decolonization.
• We encourage applicants with financial expertise; particularly experience in planning and applying for funding in grant-funded, non-profit organizations.
• We are specifically seeking one or more youth representatives (18-29 years of age) and encourage younger individuals to apply.

In addition, we welcome applications from individuals with interest and experience related to conflict resolution in the following areas:

• Arbitration and Med/Arb;
• Conflict resolution processes beyond mediation and arbitration, including culturally specific processes;
• Serving rural and remote communities;
• Trades and/or workplace settings; and
• The housing sector, including Co-Operatives, Stratas, and community or supportive housing.

The Board meets six times per year. In addition, Board members participate in Board committees or working groups. Board members also contribute to the organization’s operations while meeting our governance responsibilities.

If you would like to be considered for a position on MBC’s Board of Directors or for more information, please send your expression of interest or query to Katrina Pacey by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 30, 2025. Current Mediate BC Roster mediators are welcome to apply.

All members of the Board of Directors are available to answer any questions. Katrina can connect you with the chairs of our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee or Calls to Action Committee, if you have questions about MBC’s work in those areas.