Help Shape the Future of Mental Health in Calgary: Join the CMHA Calgary Board of Directors

Feb 10, 2026

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Calgary Region (CMHA Calgary), invites qualified community leaders to join our Board of Directors. For over 60 years, CMHA has championed a person-centered service model, emphasizing early intervention and prevention of mental health and substance use issues. Our services aim to measurably enhance community resilience and well-being. CMHA Calgary currently offers community-based educational and counseling services, along with housing placement for individuals in need of long-term supportive living or transitioning from inpatient mental health care. For more information about our organization and its mission, visit our website: http://cmha.calgary.ab.ca/about/

As a board member, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing CMHA Calgary’s mission to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. You’ll also contribute to planning and implementing programs that equip individuals with the skills and support necessary for meaningful community living. While no specific attribute is mandatory, we encourage applications from individuals with backgrounds in:

• Employment Law, employee relations, strategic understanding of evolving labour standards and employer obligations

• Occupational Health and Safety in non-profit, healthcare, and social service sectors

• Residential Development of affordable housing

• Innovation and design thinking related to systems planning and systems change (including integration of technology, AI)

• Management or financial expertise, especially in accounting or project management, a CPA designation, demonstrating business acumen and leadership

• Lived connections to, and representation of, emerging populations differentially impacted by mental health care systems, specifically Youth, New Canadians, Indigenous peoples, and Seniors

• Mental health care systems experience with specific emphasis on system planning and strategic planning in a provincial context

In addition to these backgrounds, we seek individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strategic thinking abilities regarding organizational growth and change, and a dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals and families experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.

Previous board experience or education is an asset; please highlight this experience in your cover letter. We seek Board members who are not only passionate about mental health but also committed to advancing DEI within our organization and the broader community. Ideal candidates will have experience in advocating for underrepresented groups, a deep understanding of the challenges facing diverse populations in accessing mental health services, and a desire to drive meaningful change.

We also actively seek to include lived experience as a core competency and welcome applications from individuals who represent equity-deserving communities. Together, we will continue enhancing an equitable and inclusive framework for mental health services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you are interested in making a significant impact, we encourage you to apply to join our Board of Directors.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their interest in the position and how they would contribute to our ongoing success by Friday, March 27, 2026 to: gillian.dawe@cmha.calgary.ab.ca

We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a dynamic time CMHA Calgary as we work together with other Alberta CMHA Regions and the Centre for Suicide Prevention to further enhance mental health services to Albertans.