Nomination process

Any eligible Doctors Nova Scotia member may be nominated for President-Elect. All nominations must be made by a nomination form. Candidates must also complete a skills and attributes survey. 

Nomination deadline and schedule

March 25 is the deadline for President-Elect nominations for the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Selection criteria

The Nominating Committee will use the following criteria to select a candidate for President-Elect:

Mandatory

• Be a member in good standing
• Have been a member for at least five years
• Have experience in leadership roles
• Be recognized as a leader by their peers
• Have good communications skills
• Have nomination supported by two Doctors Nova Scotia members

Considered an asset

• Experience on Doctors Nova Scotia Board of Directors
• Other governance experience
• Formal leadership development or training

Candidate selection

If the Nominating Committee has more than one strong candidate, it may choose to consider other determinants such as geographic region, specialty or gender. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility

Doctors Nova Scotia is committed to developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for both physicians and staff. We encourage applicants from equity-deserving populations to apply and self-identify when completing the skills and attributes survey.  We also encourage all applicants to share how they will bring an equity lens to leadership positions at DNS. Equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility (EDIRA) is an integral component of DNS through our Strategic Plan and EDI framework. Doctors Nova Scotia considers EDIRA to be outcomes which are achieved through processes and tools such as reconciliation, decolonization and accessibility.

When DNS refers to “EDIRA work,” it is including the processes that can lead to the outcomes of EDIRA for all. The association’s commitments to EDIRA are upheld through regular education sessions; a Respectful Workplace Policy for staff, Board and committee members; external audits; a staff EDIRA and Truth and Reconciliation committees; and routine application of an equity lens in all organizational decision-making. As outlined in our Board and Committee Diversity Policy, the Board will strive to foster a brave space that tackles challenging topics with respect and care, and where everyone feels comfortable participating.  If you have questions about how DNS can ensure a safe place for you or how the expression of interest process can accommodate your needs, we invite you to reach out to Basma Deef, Senior Diversity Advisor.