Now entering its 95th season, the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is one of the oldest symphonic orchestras in Canada and one of the most innovative and resourceful.
The SSO actively works to build and maintain artistic, cultural, and business partnerships within Saskatoon, across Canada, and internationally. These partnerships include performing artists in multiple genres, composers and musical leaders, publishers, many businesses, multiple levels of government, First Nations, and other major arts organizations.
The SSO is seeking enthusiastic, resourceful, engaged, and forward-thinking people to join its volunteer Board of Directors. The SSO is committed to the IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Access) principles for its musicians, staff, and Board. We strive to have the face of the Board reflect the face of the community at large and we seek to remove barriers to participation in the work of the Board.
Candidates for election to the Board must fulfill the requirements set out in the Bylaws. Previous experience on not-for-profit (NFP) boards or managerial experience at the E-VP or C-suite level would be an asset but is not required. In addition to seeking highly qualified and experienced individuals, the SSS Board seizes opportunities to mentor early career persons, particularly those engaged in Arts management or other NFP activities. The SSO Board provides opportunities as elected directors or as invited external members of working committees.
The volunteer Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, governance, establishes policy, exercises stewardship over the operations and financial performance of the SSO, and assesses the Board’s own effectiveness and the effectiveness of its CEO. Our leadership team is imaginative, innovative, and highly effective.
Following our annual Board skills assessment, the Board is looking specifically for individuals with the following interests and skill sets:
- Experience in the Arts Industry
- Marketing and Promotion
- Public Policy and Government Relations
- Finance & Accounting (CPA)
- Law
- Resource Development
- Capital Projects
Directors are expected to:
- prepare for, attend, and participate in six board meetings per year, one of which is a full day Retreat;
- serve on at least one committee and participate actively in the work of the committee and its meetings;
- include the SSO as a top three personal philanthropic priority; and
- be an active proponent and supporter for the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra.
The SSO Board encourages Directors to engage in all activities of the organization, including its performances, benefit activities, and donor/patron support.
Directors are elected at the AGM of the Society, which is held in September each year. The term of office is three years, renewable consecutively once for a total of six years. To be eligible for election, individuals must meet the Bylaws requirements.
To apply for a board position or appointment to a board committee, please submit an expression of your interest, and a description of your professional experience which may be in the form of a CV or resume to board(at)saskatoonsymphony.org by August 1, 2025. Written, audio, or video submissions will all be accepted.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted and interviewed.
For additional information, please contact: Board Chair, Anne Doig, at adoig(at)ccfp.ca To review the SSS Bylaws, Board Policies, and committee TORs, please contact the office office(at)saskatoonsymphony.org.
