June 1, 2026
Are you a finance leader with a professional accounting designation who is passionate about helping grow Canada’s ocean economy? Are you interested in supporting solutions that tackle major challenges including decarbonization, food security, emissions reductions, and biodiversity loss through strategic, industry-led innovation? Are you able to bring strong financial oversight and risk-informed judgment to a national organization managing public and private investment? Then now is the time to consider a seat on the Board of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC).
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is one of the world’s largest ocean clusters with more than 1000 members from coast-to-coast-to-coast focused on the commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean innovation and building a robust innovation ecosystem to support the transformational growth potential ahead. OSC has a portfolio of more than 160 projects with a total value of $600 million and focuses its investments and activity on Blue Foods, Maritime Awareness and Dual Use Solutions, Decarbonization of Marine Transport, Energy and Climate Solutions.
So, what are you signing up for if you put your name forward for the OSC Board?
OSC’s Board of Directors is comprised of seasoned leaders who draw on diverse experience and background to provide strategic direction and oversight. At a high level, the Board helps guide the pan-Canadian deployment of industry and Government funding, oversees organizational planning and risk management, and ensures the organization fulfills its legal obligations.
Virtual Board meetings are held between 6 and 10 times per year, with 1–2 in-person meetings annually. Overall, the time commitment is estimated at 3–4 hours per month, which may increase with committee involvement. This is a volunteer role; approved travel costs for in-person meetings are reimbursed in accordance with policy.
What we are looking for
OSC is seeking a Board candidate who brings strong financial literacy and audit/assurance capability, to assist the Board in fulfilling its obligations and oversight responsibilities in relation to financial reporting, financial planning and investments, the external audit process, monitoring compliance with the financial conditions of the Contribution Agreement (“CA”), the systems of internal control and risk management.
Required qualifications
- Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA or equivalent).
- Demonstrated senior-level experience providing strategic financial oversight, ideally in complex, stakeholder-facing environments (e.g., Government funding, regulated sectors, multi-entity organizations).
Willingness and ability to serve on the Audit Committee, including supporting oversight of audited financial statements, internal controls, financial risk, and audit planning.
Diversity, independence, and Board composition considerations
OSC welcomes nominees from diverse backgrounds and is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), including commitments aligned with Canada’s 50–30 Challenge. In assessing candidates, independence, gender, and self-identification as a visible minority will be taken into consideration as part of building a strong, competency-based Board.
OSC also considers Independent Director status (as defined for OSC governance requirements). A “yes” answer to independence screening questions does not disqualify a candidate, but supports OSC in meeting its Independent Director composition requirements.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining the OSC Board of Directors, please submit:
- a completed Nomination Form, and
- your CV combined into one PDF, to nominations@oceansupercluster.ca by July 2.