Board of Directors – Canadian Hearing Services

Canadian Hearing Services (“CHS”) is a growing national organization dedicated to providing high-quality services and products to Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians. CHS is inviting applications/nominations for multiple volunteer Board of Directors appointments.

Since 1940, Canadian Hearing Services has been an industry-leading provider of professional programs, services, products, and education that empower people who are Deaf and hard of hearing to overcome barriers to participation. Canadian Hearing Services is the largest and only Accredited organization of its kind in North America.

CHS continues to position itself for meaningful growth by utilizing its core competencies and expertise to find impactful ways and new channels to grow its business, delivering innovative, value-added solutions and services to advance a barrier-free society.

Governing CHS is the CHS Board, a progressive, policy governance Board of Directors. Dynamic and strategic individuals with an open and continuous improvement mindset, our Board members are passionate ambassadors of CHS.  This national Board of Directors sets the long-term mission, vision, and strategic direction for the organization. Collaborating and partnering very closely with CHS’ President & Chief Executive Officer, the Board supports and ensures CHS’ growth as a national leader by addressing the key economic, communications, and health/wellness barriers facing Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians. Comprised exclusively of volunteers, CHS Board members are diverse in background and come from across Canada.  They bring a wide variety of skills, business competencies, and community leadership experiences from all industries and sectors to ensure oversight of the organization through best-practice governance.

With demonstrated policy governance experience, Board members ideally bring knowledge of issues related to hearing healthcare, hearing loss, or Deaf culture.

Unique in North America, CHS offers a complete roster of vital services that include:

• Hearing Healthcare Services: hearing testing, hearing aid sales, support for people living with hearing loss;
• Education Programs: sign language instruction, literacy training, information, and public awareness;
• Employment Consulting: assistance with job search, employment support, and employment resources;
• Counselling Services: outreach and counseling to older adults, general and mental health counselling, addiction and court diversion services, outreach to children, youth, and families;
• Interpretation & Translation Services: ASL and LSQ interpreting, Communication Access;
• Real-time Translation “CART”, communication devices, workplace accessibility consulting, conference accessibility coordination, video conferencing.

All services are provided by professionals experienced in meeting the needs of our clients in an accessible, confidential environment.

With its 2020-2025 Board-approved Strategic Plan, CHS is continuing its national leadership evolution by addressing the key economic, communications, and health/wellness barriers and opportunities facing Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians.

CHS is committed to ensuring that it achieves and maintains standards of excellence in the quality of its governance. The CHS Board is a progressive, policy governance Board of Directors made up of dynamic and strategic individuals with an open and continuous improvement mindset. Board members are passionate ambassadors of CHS. This national Board of Directors sets the long-term mission, vision, and strategic direction for the organization. The Board collaborates and partners very closely with CHS’ President & Chief Executive Officer, while supporting and ensuring CHS’ growth as a national leader by addressing the key economic, communications and health/wellness barriers facing Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians.

Comprised exclusively of volunteers, CHS Board members come from diverse backgrounds and from across Canada. They bring a wide variety of skills, business competencies, and community leadership experiences from all industries and sectors to ensure oversight of the organization through best practice governance.

If you are a collaborative, engaging, and inspirational business or community leader, with a commitment to our vision and mission to reduce barriers for Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians and the communities CHS proudly serves, we encourage you to consider a national volunteer role with our Board.

To express your interest in this exciting volunteer governance opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence.

For additional information or a confidential conversation contact Natalie Woods, Principal at natalie@miramsbecker.com.

Canadian Hearing Services and Mirams Becker are committed to promoting equity and diversity in the workplace; we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. CHS is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.