Joining the Community Health Boards

There are 37 Community Health Boards (CHBs) across the province. Each one with unique ideas and perspectives. Learn more about the role and responsibilities of a CHB member and how you can apply by clicking the links below.

Not sure which CHB represents your community? No problem! Check out the maps at the bottom of the page to find your local CHB!

Role Description and Responsibilities

CHBs advocate for actions to promote and improve health and wellness based on what communities say is most important. Guided by their Community Health Plans, they develop partnerships with local community groups and they award Wellness Fund grants to local community projects.

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ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS

Please note that under the Health Authorities Ministerial Regulations made under section 79 of the Health Authorities Act:

“No person shall be permitted to be a member of a CHB board who (a) is an employee of the provincial health authority, the IWK Health Centre or the Department of Health and Wellness; or (b) holds privileges with the provincial health authority or the IWK Health Centre.”

In addition, a person cannot serve on a CHB at the same as they serve as a Patient/Family Advisor, Public Advisory Council Member, or member of a Quality Improvement & Safety committee in these organizations.

How to Apply

Interested in joining a CHB?

Right-click the link for your Zone below and save a copy of the PDF to your device to complete and send to the Volunteer Resource Consultant listed for your county.
OR
- You can contact the Volunteer Resource Consultant listed for your county or the CHB Coordinator for your area (found by clicking here) and ask them to send you a copy by email or on paper.
AND (It is important to include these details!)
Please specify “Community Health Board” and the name of the CHB you are applying to under “Volunteer work preferred” on the application.
In the “Skills” section under “If other, please specify” please note any experience you have related to planning, community development, health promotion, leadership/facilitation, etc.