Candidate Application Form

Candidate Application Form

BC Soccer Board of Directors
This form is the required application form for all candidates applying for nomination and/or appointment to the BC Board of Directors. This application gathers basic information about each candidate, including information about you; your knowledge, skills, and abilities; your lived experience with soccer, in sport, and in not-for-profit, as well as information about your motivations and interests. There are multiple upload fields presented in this application form for your CV, cover letter, and headshot photo.

PLEASE NOTE: Any of your responses (with the exception of personal/private information) may be utilized as part of the Candidate Package to be sent to BC Soccer Members prior to the election. The BC Soccer Nominations Committee will share more information during the Candidates' Meeting about the Candidate Package.

Submission of this Board Candidate Application Form is due by September 9, 2025, at 11:59 pm PST.

If you have any difficulties with this application form, please contact the Chair of the Nominations Committee, Jacquelyn Novak Nayyar, at 250-507-1711 or jnovak@advantagetoa.com.
Candidate Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
In which region of BC do you live?*
Age bracket: *
Gender:*
Do you want your pronouns visible on your application? (e.g., Jacquelyn Novak Nayyar – she/her/elle). *

YesNoUnsure
Pronouns*

He/Him/HisShe/Her/HersThey/Them/TheirsPrefer not to sayOther ( Please specify):

Expression of Interest
Please indicate the position(s) applying to: (Select all that apply) *

Vice-PresidentDirector-at-large
This year, two Director-at-Large positions and one appointed role will join the BC Soccer Board of Directors. Do you want to be considered for the Appointed Role? (This would mean your appointment to the Board, if selected, you take place prior to the election / AGM).*

YesNoUnsure

Candidate Motivations, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
1. Why are you interested in serving on the BC Soccer's Board of Directors?*
2. What do you believe are the most important priorities or challenges facing BC Soccer in the next few years, and how would you help the organization address them in your capacity as a Board member?*
3. Have you served on a not-for-profit Board or Committees in the past?*

YesNo

4. How many years of experience do you have in the following areas: *

	# of Years
Board Experience (Paid) with Other Organizations
Board Experience (Volunteer)
Board Experience (For an Organization with a Budget Over $3 Million CAD)
Standing Committee Experience (For Finance & Audit)
Standing Committee Experience (For Governance)

5. Please elaborate on your Board or Committee experience and the positions you held*

6. On a scale of 1 to 4 , please rate your level of knowledge and understanding of the following: ( 1= no knowledge, 2= basic awareness, 3= working knowledge, 4= expert / can teach others ) *

	Rating
BC Societies Act
Governance
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Financial Oversight of a Not-for-Profit
Policy Development
BC Soccer Constitution and Bylaws
BC Soccer’s Formal Membership and Governing Structure in BC
Canada Soccer Constitution and Bylaws
Safe Sport Principles
Long-Term Player Development
Referee Development
Coach Development
Club Governance and Administration
Competition and League Structures
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Principles in Sport
Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous Relations
Accessibility and Community Inclusion (e.g., breaking down barriers to access)
Member Engagement
Public and Government Consultation
Partnerships in Sport

7. On a scale of 1 to 6, please rate your level of experience with the following: (1= no awareness or knowledge, and no application, 2= awareness, but never applied, 3= rarely applied, need support, 4= sometimes applied, learning more, 5= regularly applied, confident in doing so, 6= routinely applied, mentor others *

	Rating
Application of Board Governance Principles
Experience Leading or Chairing a Board or Committee
Practical Experience Interpreting and Applying the BC Societies Act
Experience Applying Risk Management and Mitigation Practices
Experience Contributing to Strategic Planning or Visioning Processes
Experience Leading Strategic Planning Processes
Experience Designing or Executive Board or Senior Management Succession Planning
Ability to Review and Interpret Financial Statements
Experience Participating in Budget Development
Experience Participating in Audit Oversight
Application of Fundraising or Revenue Diversification Strategies
Experience Navigating BC Soccer’s Member and Affiliate Structure
Application of LTPD / LTAD Principles in Program or Strategy Development
Implementation of Safe Sport Standards or Complaint Resolution
Experience with Conflict Resolution or Mediation
Application of Performance Metrics to Guide Organizational Decision Making
Experience Leading or Managing Change Within Not-for-Profit / Sport Contexts
Experience Leading Volunteer-Driven Organizations
Application of Human Resource Principles (e.g., hiring, evaluation, volunteer management)
Use of Technology or Data Tools in Governance or Sport Delivery
Application of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Principles in Sport
Experience with Indigenous Peoples in BC
Experience Engaging Diverse Communities
Experience Delivering Programs in Rural or Remote Communities
Implementation of Reconciliation or Indigenous Engagement Practices
Experience Negotiating with or Advocating for a Group with Government Agencies
Experience Negotiating Partnership / Sponsorship Agreements
Experience Fundraising

File Upload
Please prepare a short candidate bio of 100-150 words describing you and your candidacy to the BC Soccer members. (required, if error send to Jacquelyn) *

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Please submit a professional headshot (portrait format, in colour) that can be used for your candidate profile on the BC Soccer website. (required, if error send to Jacquelyn) *

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Please upload ONE file containing your résumé / CV for consideration with the Nominations Committee and the Board of Directors highlighting any relevant personal, professional or volunteer experience. (required, if error send to Jacquelyn)*

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Statement of Candidate
Please review and confirm the following:*

I have read the BC Soccer "Information Package for Candidates" and understand the role of a Director.I confirm I meet the eligibility conditions to be a Director.I confirm that all information provided is accurate and can be verified.I will relinquish any office or paid position held with any BC Soccer member organization within 60 days of my election.I confirm that my eligibility to participate in sport has not been restricted due to provisional measures and/or sanctions imposed due to a violation of the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).I hereby declare my candidacy for the BC Soccer Board of Directors.
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Candidate Application Form

Candidate Information

Expression of Interest

Candidate Motivations, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

File Upload

Statement of Candidate