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Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce

Join the NEXTNiagara Council


  • We are looking for new Council members!

    Are you interested in shaping the future of Niagara?  Our recruitment period is currently open until October 25, 2024.

    ABOUT US

    NEXTNiagara’s vision to see Niagara grow as a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous community where the NEXT generation can create, connect, collaborate and call home. As an advisory council to The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to represent and amplify the voice of the NEXT generation in Niagara by creating opportunities for community engagement and empowerment.

    ROLE PROFILE

    • Identify and engage in issues and challenges related to the NEXT generation; providing strategic guidance/support to address such issues and acting as an advocate on issues of importance.
    • Provide input and direction on NEXTNiagara programming; including, but not limited to events, educational seminars, and networking sessions.
    • Actively participate in monthly meetings; the Council meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:00 pm –7:30 pm.
    • Participate in subcommittees, special projects, and attend NEXTNiagara events

    SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    NEXTNiagara's recruitment process is designed to maintain a council that includes experience / competency in the following specific areas:

    • Construction / Manufacturing / Trades
    • Healthcare/ Social Services / Wellness Experience
    • Event Planning / Management
    • Small Business
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Marketing / Communications
    • Board(s) / Committee(s)
    • Community Involvement
    • Not for Profit
    • Private Sector

    In keeping with the NEXTNiagara’s commitment to increase diversity and inclusion in positions of influence, we encourage applications of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations along with differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases.

    ABOUT YOU

    We are looking for individuals who identify as a member of the NEXT generation in Niagara with an interest in addressing the challenges that face this group and furthering opportunities for professional growth and networking.

    • You identify with the “NEXT Generation” as a young professional between the ages of 20-40 years old
    • You live and/or work in the Niagara region
    • You’re committed to growing in your community and career by investing time into your personal and professional development

    A balanced Council includes both regional diversity and representation from all three employment sectors including the private sector, government/public sector, and not-for-profit sector. We are looking to maintain a balanced Council with members from all identified sectors.

    All applications received will be reviewed, with qualified candidates selected to interview with the Recruitment Committee. Interested individuals should submit their resume and a completed copy of this application form, detailing their academic, professional and lived experiences and clearly stating the reasons why they would be an excellent candidate for this position.

    We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted for consideration by the Recruitment Committee will be contacted at this time. Interviews will take place between November 11 — 14, 2024. If you have any questions please contact nextniagara@gncc.ca.


  • NEXTNiagara Application Form

    Applicant Information

    Please complete each of the fields below.

  • NN Council members contribute their time and expertise both on the Council and as part of sub-committees of the Council. The following sub-committee areas are available for new Council members. Please let us know about the area(s) of interest that speak to you by selecting from the list below, and feel free to include any information that helps us understand your interest in that area. Select all that apply. While these are the areas the council is currently seeking greater expertise in, if you have a different skillset you feel would be valuable to our work that is not listed here please feel free to apply.
  • Select the skills and expertise that is most applicable to you. A balanced Council representation from all three employment sectors including the private sector, government/public sector, and not-for-profit sector. While these are the areas the council is currently seeking greater expertise in, if you have a different skillset you feel would be valuable to our work that is not listed here, please select “Other”.
  • Please confirm your availability to serve a minimum 2-year term starting in January 2025
  • Application Questions

    Please use the space provided to tell us about your interest in joining the NEXTNiagara Council.

  • We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted for consideration by the Recruitment Committee will be contacted for an interview taking place between November 11 – 14.

    Please submit this completed application form along with a copy of your current resume, if available, by October 25th, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

  • Accepted file types: doc, docx, odt, pdf, pdfx, ott, xml, txt, text, Max. file size: 128 MB.
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