The CACBT is a not-for-profit Association, and its Board of Directors serves as its governing body. The Board ensures that the CACBT fulfills its mission and operates in the best interest of its members and broader community. As such, this is a working board in which each Director serves a three-year term and executes a set of assigned responsibilities. The following Directors and Student Affiliate are supported by volunteer committees from the CACBT membership:

• Membership Director

• Certification Director

• Communications & Advocacy Director

• Student Affiliate

Serving as a Director on the CACBT board affords the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on mental health in Canada while developing valuable and highly transferrable skills in governance and leadership.

• Execute tasks specific to their portfolio as outlined in the Board Descriptions

• Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings via videoconference, along with additional ad-hoc meetings as needed

• Attend both the Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference, typically held each May

• Submit a report on their activities in advance of each board meeting and provide an annual report to the membership at the Annual General Meeting

• Chair and oversee committee meetings for directors who work with committees

• Participate in special projects, strategic planning, and other ad-hoc meetings associated with Board initiatives

• Serve as a point of contact for members interested in learning more about their role