Board Nominations: 2026-2027 Term

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Call for Nominations 2026-2027

PMI Toronto Chapter Board of Directors

 

The PMI Toronto Chapter is governed by elected Directors. The term of office for each director is two years.

The annual nomination/election process is part of the chapter’s succession planning and is mandated by our bylaws. Key leadership roles get filled, fairly and responsibly, to allow for healthy turnover, the garnishment of new ideas and for the continuance of the Chapter’s momentum.

 

Why Join the PMI Toronto Board of Directors?

Local Leadership: Join the Board of Directors at PMI Toronto and become a local leader in the project management community. Share your professional expertise as a leader by giving back.  Shape the future of PMI Toronto.

Give Back: Engage with fellow professionals, organize events, contribute to operations, and drive knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Community Impact: Drive initiatives that foster collaboration, career advancement, and industry recognition among project management practitioners in the region. Contribute to the growth and success of our Chapter, and help to make a positive impact on the project management profession in Toronto.

 

Directors make the following commitments:

  • Serve a two-year term (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027) 
  • Attend monthly Chapter Board of Directors meetings, typically on the second Tuesday of each month
  • May be responsible for delivery of one or more programs as appointed by the Board and may also manage teams volunteers where appropriate
  • Participate and gain knowledge, with current directors and attend Board meetings once elected, prior to taking office on January 1
  • Contribute to the chapter's annual operations and business planning
  • Assist the board with the governance of the Chapter and take on any special projects as required
  • Schedule and facilitate regular team meetings as required
  • Attend PMI Toronto events as a board representative
  • Some travel to PMI and Region leadership conferences may be required

This is a volunteer position with an approximate time commitment of 20-40 hours per month. Nominees must be aware of this commitment and be able to meet it throughout their term.

 

Nominations timelines:

Answer the call and position yourself at the forefront of influential change. The call for nominations will open on May 15, 2025 and close on July 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM (ET)

Election

The election will take place at an Annual Members Meeting (AMM) which is expected to take place in early October 2025.

To become a candidate you must:

  1. Fully read and understand the Nomination and Elections Policy, ensure you meet all critiera.
  2. Complete the Candidate Nomination and Self-Evaluation Form.
  3. Complete the Confidentiality Agreement and additional policies.
  4. Attend one of two information sessions:

Download and review the Nominations Policy.

PMI Toronto Board of Directors

Nomination and Election Policy

PMI Toronto Board of Directors Nomination and Election Policy

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Key dates in nominations process:

1. Nominations

2. Info Sessions

3. Candidate Interviews

4. Nominations Confirmed

5. Annual Member's Meeting and Elections

6. Key Meetings

7. Assume Office

May 16 - July 31, 2025

Chapter members have time to prepare their application for the Board of Directors nomination. Collect supporting member's signatures, review policy, and prepare forms as stated in the requirements above.

Required: Board nominations info sessions

Candidates attend one of two info sessions where they learn more about the Board of Directors role, and the Chapter, and they have a chance to ask any questions before self-nominating for consideration. Attend one of Session 1: June 25, or Session 2: July 15. Registration for these sessions is available through the chapter events calendar and is available to all members.
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Candidates connect with Nominations Committee, until August 8 as required.

Short listed candidates may be asked to meet with members of the Nominations Committee, a chance for the committee to learn more about the candidate and check for key criteria. Depending on the number of candidates, this step helps the committee confirm or short list candidates further to recommend a slate to be confirmed by the Board.

August

Candidates are notified once the slate has been finalized. The announcement of the slate is made to the membership.

Date to be confirmed: October 2025

Members attend the AMM and vote during the meeting. Elected candidates must confirm via email that they accept the election within 10 days. An announcement of the results is shared with PMI Toronto members shortly after.

Board Orientation and Annual Planning (Nov Full days - confirmation TBD), Board meetings: November 11 and December 9, 2025

Orientation and planning sessions for the following year occur over two full days in November. Dates TBD - please block off dates of November: 29, 30

January 1, 2026

Elected Board members assume office as of January 1. At the first Board meeting, President, Secretary-Treasurer are elected by the new Board of Directors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

PMI Toronto service area requirement - What postal codes are eligible?

PMI Policy requires Board Directors to live within the Chapter Boundaries, nominees must reside within these postal codes or receive an exception from PMI Global.

 

Included and eligible areas:

M1A - M9D
P1C - P1Z
P2B - P2Z
M9F - M9V
M9W - M9Z
N2W - N2Y
N1A - N1B
N1D - N1D
N1N - N1Z
L0D - L0F
L0J - L0J
L0L - L0M
L0T - L0Z
L3P - L3Z
L4A - L4S
L6A - L6G
L9S - L9S
L9V - L9Z
P0A - P0Z
P1A - P1B
P2A - P2A
P3A - P7Z
P8A - P9Z

PMI and PMI Toronto have various membership classes, are all eligible to run and to vote?

PMI has 3 membership classes: 1. Member, 2. Student, 3 Retiree.

PMI Toronto has two membership classes: 1. Member, 2. Student.

 

Student members can attend and vote, however, they are not elegible to run for election.

 

The Nominations Committee verifies the eligibility of any submissions as part of their process.

Will I receive feedback on my application or interview?

No. Candidates will not receive feedback, please reference the Nominations and Elections Policy.

For questions, please attend the information sessions which include a Q&A component. If you have trouble completing the application, please contact us at:

nominations@pmitoronto.ca