The Canadian Research and Insights Council (CRIC) is seeking nominations for candidates to fill four positions on its Board of Directors that are up for renewal. CRIC welcomes nominations of leaders from CRIC member companies across our industry including those on the client-side and in agencies specializing in new and innovative approaches to gathering insights.

The CRIC Board of Directors provides oversight, guidance and support to ensure CRIC achieves its strategic priorities:

• Review/clarify CRIC’s leadership role in the industry in relation to other associations
• Increase member value to grow a membership that represents leading and emerging companies that commit to the highest standards
• Maintain the highest standards, ethics and best practices in the research, analytics and insights industry
• Increase profile and impact of CRIC as the voice of the research, analytics and insights industry in Canada through advocacy
• Maintain public and client confidence/trust in research and encourage evidence-based decision making
• Support the advancement and growth of the research, analytics and insights industry through thought leadership

Key duties and responsibilities of Board members include

• Protecting the interest of the public, the industry and members
• Acting consistently in accordance with CRIC standards and follow exemplary ethical and business practices
• Setting and approving the strategic direction and objectives of CRIC
• Approving annual business plans and performance targets
• Approving policies
• Monitoring and evaluating the financial performance and ongoing operations including the annual financial statement review
• Appointing, setting the compensation, and managing and evaluating the performance of CRIC’s chief staff person
• Acting as ambassador of CRIC

Time commitment

• Participating in the monthly, one-hour CRIC board video conferences
• Participating in up to two in-person meetings annually
• Attending the Annual General Meeting