Board of Directors
Providence Care’s volunteer Board of Directors follows a Policy Governance® model and oversees the affairs of Providence Care in keeping with our Mission, Vision and Values. Board members represent different geographic, cultural and linguistic communities from across southeastern Ontario.
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Our Board actively seeks to understand the diversity of our region and its needs, to determine what services Providence Care can and should provide. The Board gives direction to the President & Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for the management and operations of Providence Care. Board policies are available upon request.
The 2025-2026 Board of Directors
Board Vacancies & Recruitment
Providence Care is seeking community representatives who are committed to advancing exceptional health care and supporting our Mission, Vision and Values. Serving on the Board of Directors is a meaningful opportunity to contribute your expertise, provide strategic oversight, and help shape the future of care for the communities we serve across southeastern Ontario. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Vacancies
How to Apply
Recruitment Process
The Board recruits new directors as vacancies arise. Applications are reviewed by the Governance Committee, which assesses candidates based on the Board’s identified skills and experience needs, as well as Providence Care’s commitment to representation from diverse communities across the region. Selected candidates are invited to participate in an interview process before recommendations are made for appointment to the Board.
Who Should Apply?
- Professional expertise and leadership experience
- Knowledge of the communities served by Providence Care
- A commitment to quality health care and good governance
- Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences
- The ability to contribute strategically and collaboratively as part of a governance board
Board Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the process and timeline for Board Director recruitment?
Schedule Guideline
| Process | Timeline |
| 1. Providence Care’s Board of Directors delegates Board succession planning to the Governance Committee. | October – June |
2. Perform a Needs Assessment for the Board using: a. Skill matrix. | October – December |
3. Determine the need for new Directors by: a. Confirming which Directors will be finishing a third term; | December – February |
| 4. Communicate to the Board through the Governance Committee the requirements for new members. | October – June |
5. Start development and prospecting including, as necessary: a. The Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO) best practice guide – “Recruiting, Interviewing, & Recommending Board Directors and Responsibilities of Directors” to help inform the recruitment process. | December – March |
| 6. The Governance Committee to prepare final recommendations to the Board. | April |
| 7. The Board reviews and recommends the candidates for final approval to CHSO. | May |
| 8. CHSO reviews and approves recommendations and notifies Providence Care of the approval. | June AGM |
| 9. Providence Care provides formal notification to approved new Directors and obtains ‘Consent to Act’ documentation sign-back within 10-days of appointment. | June |
| 10. New Director on-boarding. | September |
What are the qualifications and prerequisites to serve as a Board Director?
Director Qualifications
- Willingness to govern in accordance with the Mission and Values of Providence Care.
- Willingness to actively seek to understand the diversity of our Community and its needs.
- Ability and willingness to enact our Vision to ensure the future of Providence Care.
- Ability and willingness to participate assertively in deliberation, while respecting the opinions of others.
- Willingness and commitment to honour Board decisions.
- Willingness to respect life policies of the organization and support the Health Ethics Guide.
Prerequisites
- An applicant shall be eighteen (18) years or older.
- An applicant shall not be an undischarged bankrupt.
- An applicant shall not be an Excluded Person, defined as follows
- any member of the Professional Staff (physicians with privileges) of Providence Care Hospital or the Medical Staff of Providence Manor; other than those who are required to be Directors pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act.
- any employee of the Corporation other than the President and Chief Executive Officer;
- any spouse, common-law partner, child, parent, brother or sister of a member of the Professional Staff, the Medical Staff of Providence Manor, a present Director of the Board; or
- any person who lives in the same household as a member of the Professional Staff, a member of the Medical Staff of Providence Manor, an employee of the Corporation or a Director.
- An applicant shall not have been convicted of an indictable offence.
- An applicant shall be of sound mind and mentally capable.
Board Meetings & Minutes
The Board fulfills its mandate to promote the Mission of Providence Care through regular meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of the Month from September through June. Meetings are open to the public but seating is limited.
For more information, or if you are interested in attending a Providence Care Board meeting, contact Chandra Davies, Director of Governance and Corporate Secretary, at 613-544-4900, ext. 53359.
Download Board Meeting Minutes
2025-2026 Board Term OPEN Minutes
2024-2025 Board Term OPEN Minutes
Governance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How is the Providence Care Board of Directors Composed?
Community representatives are elected by our Sponsor with consideration given to a range of criteria including skills and experience, representation from a variety of communities within Providence Care’s catchment region, gender mix, ethnic background, experience as a client or family member with Providence Care’s services, personal integrity, and willingness to promote the Mission of Providence Care.
The Board of Directors is constituted as follows:
Thirteen (13) persons elected by our Sponsor, the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO), including:
- One (1) person designated by the Sponsor;
- Two (2) Francophone representatives;
- One (1) Cross-Representative from University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF); and
- Principal and Vice-Chancellor from Queen’s University or delegate.
Four (4) ex-officio directors of Providence Care as follows:
- President and Chief Executive Officer;
- Chair, Medical Advisory Committee (MAC);
- President, Medical Staff Association; and
- Chief Nursing Executive.
What are the roles of Providence Care’s Board committees?
Governance Committee
The role of the Governance Committee is to advise the Board of Directors on matters relating to the Board’s governance structure and processes, the evaluation of the Board’s effectiveness, and the recruitment and education of Board members.
Performance Assurance and Quality Committee
The role of the Performance Assurance and Quality Committee is to assure the performance of the organization and to serve as the quality committee of the Board for the purpose of the Excellent Care for All Act 2010.
Audit Committee
The role of the Audit Committee is to provide oversight for the financial reporting obligation of the organization on behalf of the Board of Directors.
