Board applications

Apply for a Board position

CSME Members in good standing may apply or nominate a colleague for Board of Directors' positions/roles at any time. However, to be considered in time for yearly elections at the AGM, applications and nominations must be received by a specific deadline.

2027 election cycle — application deadline

March 15, 2027

— Applications must be received by this date to be considered for the slate presented at the 2027 AGM.

Elections held at AGM: 1 June 2027

Current openings

Open positions

The following Board and committee leadership positions are open for the upcoming election cycle. Review each role and consider where your expertise can make the greatest impact.

Chair, Technical Committee — Machines and Mechanisms
Open

Coordinate machines and mechanisms technical activities and events.

2-years, renewable once

Chair, Technical Committee — Fluid Mechanics Eng.
Open

Provides leadership for fluid mechanics engineering activities.

2 years, renewable once

Chair, Technical Committee — Solid Mechanics
Open

Provides leadership for solid mechanics related activities.

2 years, renewable once

Requirements

Eligibility criteria

All candidates for Board positions must meet the following criteria to be considered for nomination.

Must be a Professional Member of CSME in good standing
Minimum of 2 years continuous CSME membership
Demonstrated commitment to mechanical engineering advancement in Canada
Ability to attend semi-annual Board meetings (virtual or in-person)
Attendance at the Annual General Meeting during CSME Congress
Willingness to contribute 5–10 hours per month to CSME activities
No conflicts of interest with competing organizations

Step-by-step

Application process

The CSME promotes the integration of equity, diversity and inclusion-related considerations in its nominating and committee appointment practices, and therefore encourages applications and nominations of members that reflect the broad diversity of the ME community.

Follow these steps to submit your application or nominate someone for a CSME Board position.

1

Complete your application or nomination

Complete the online application form below OR download and complete the Word form (.docx).

2

Provide supporting documents

Include the candidate's CV/resume and a statement of interest (max 500 words) explaining their vision for the CSME.

3

Submit your application

Once all required documents are ready, submit your package using Options 1 or 2 below.

4

Nominations Committee review

The Nominations Committee reviews all applications and prepares the slate for election.

5

Election at AGM

Elections are held during the Annual General Meeting at the CSME Congress.

Option 1

Apply online

Submit your application directly through our online form.

You will be asked to upload your CV and provide nominator contacts after initial submission.

Option 2

Download nomination form

Prefer to submit by email? Download the nomination form (Word) and send it to execdirector@csme-scgm.ca

CSME Board nomination form

Word document (.docx) • 2027 election cycle

Download nomination form (.docx)

Email submission instructions

  1. Complete the nomination form
  2. Attach your current CV/resume
  3. Send to: execdirector@csme-scgm.ca