Do you want to support a meaningful cause and make a difference? Éduc’alcool is seeking members to join its Board of Directors!

About Éduc’alcool

Éduc’alcool is a pioneering Quebec-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible alcohol consumption. Since 1989, we have been committed to informing and raising awareness among Quebecers of all ages about the impacts of alcohol consumption. Today, nearly 70% of Quebecers report drinking in moderation or or abstaining entirely.

Our mission is to empower Quebecers to make informed decisions about alcohol consumption. We strive to foster prevention and awareness, encouraging everyone to reflect on their relationship with alcohol and find their own balance.

Our goal is to be recognized as a credible and independent authority on responsible drinking, endorsed by Quebec society. 

Guided by its core values, Éduc’alcool is committed to open and courageous communication, sharing expertise through awareness campaigns, promoting responsible consumption, and leveraging collective knowledge to drive informed decisions

Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members

Éduc’alcool is looking for directors to join its nine-member volunteer Board of Directors. Each member serves a two-year term, renewable up to three times. Meetings are typically held in a hybrid format based on members’ availability.

As a board member, you play a vital role in the organization’s operations and and help shape its future. Your responsibilities include:

  • Attending approximately six meetings annually
  • Overseeing resource management to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission
  • Contributing to strategy development and organizational priorities
  • Offering insights to improve projects and services

Additionally, you are expected to:

  • Uphold Éduc’alcool’s mission, vision, and values
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • Work respectfully with fellow board members and management
  • Dedicate time to prepare for, attend, and actively engage in meetings, committees, the annual general meeting, and other events
  • Avoid conflicts of interest that could interfere with your role on the board.

Your professional commitments should not create actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest or interfere significantly with your role on the board. Committee assignments will be determined after the annual general meeting.

Desired Profile

We are looking for candidates with professional experience and leadership qualities that align with Éduc’alcool’s mission. The Board aims to reflect diverse skills, experiences, genders, ages, and identities, representative of Quebec’s population.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

  • Legal expertise, particularly in corporate law and governance
  • Accounting
  • Public relations and strategic communication
  • Psychosocial services
  • Addiction prevention
  • Developing awareness and education programs
  • Non-profit management, especially for organizations serving youth, immigrants, and vulnerable populations
  • Restaurant and bar services
  • Philanthropic and fundraising

Additional assets include experience, expertise, or networks in:

  • Restaurants, hospitality, and bars
  • Non-alcoholic beverage industries
  • Postsecondary education and organizations involving youth aged 17 and older
  • Business sectors, chambers of commerce, professional associations, and orders

Benefits of Joining Éduc’alcool’s Board of Directors

Joining Éduc’alcool’s Board allows you to contribute to a meaningful cause while enhancing your personal and professional skills. Board members have the opportunity to:

  • Participate in strategic decision-making and develop governance, leadership, and analytical skills
  • Expand their professional network by working with experts and influential leaders.
  • Gain fulfilling experiences while making a meaningful impact on promoting responsible alcohol consumption.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] by Friday, February 21, 5:00 PM.

Join us and help promote responsible alcohol consumption in Quebec!

Contacts

Geneviève Desautels
Executive Director, Éduc’alcool
606, rue Cathcart, Bureau 210
Montréal (Québec) Canada H3B 1K9
[email protected]

Sylvain Dupuis
Chair of the Board, Éduc’alcool
606, rue Cathcart, Bureau 210
Montréal (Québec) Canada H3B 1K9
[email protected]