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Nominations and Elections Process: PLWHIV Forum and CAS Annual Meeting - This document explains the process for electing your Board of Directors. As elections are a serious issue for the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS), we wish to ensure that all delegates fully understand the election process. This document clearly outlines how candidates for various Board positions are nominated; who retains the right to vote; the role of the Regional Caucuses; and, the actual voting process. Important changes to the elections process were approved in 2011 and are in effect at the 2017 Forum and AM. Please review this document carefully before the meetings. General Structure The Canadian AIDS Society is a … Read More »
2017 PLWHIV Forum Details - The 2017 PLWHIV Forum will be held June 6-9 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Official Hotel & Meeting Venue: The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection 2125 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0S3 www.hotelsask.com Registration Form: The 2017 PLWHIV Forum Registration form can be filled out: Online via PDF that can be printed and faxed back: 2017Forum-Registration via Word Document that can be filled out digitally and returned via email or fax: 2017Forum-Registration AGENDA OVERVIEW – 2017 PLWHIV FORUM TUESDAY JUNE 6 CENTRAL TIME ZONE (CT) Supper provided 15:00 – 18:00 Forum Registration/Staff Support Table 18:00 Meet & Greet/ Orientation: All Forum Delegates, Board, staff 19:00 … Read More »
Job posting: National Programs & Fundraising Manager - The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) seeks a National Programs and Fundraising Manager for contract replacement at the national office in Ottawa. The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) is a national coalition of community-based AIDS organizations. CAS advocates on behalf of people and communities affected by HIV/AIDS, develops programs, services and resources for its member organizations, and provides a national framework for community-based participation in Canada’s response to HIV/AIDS. Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the consultant will include the following: plan and facilitate community development, capacity building and research initiatives for Canadian AIDS Society member organizations. The position will require knowledge and expertise … Read More »
Congratulations to the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS - We would like to congratulate the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS on receiving the inaugural CIHR Gold Leaf Prize for Impact. [New release originally posted on Canada.ca] News Release From Canadian Institutes of Health Research CIHR announces the winners of its Gold Leaf Prizes for excellence in health research April 24, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Institutes of Health Research Canada is home to some of the finest minds working in health research today – researchers who are creating new scientific knowledge, strengthening the health care system and improving the health of Canadians and others around the world. … Read More »
2017 Summer Student Career Placement - Job Title: STBBI Programming Assistant - Canada Summer Student Job Wage Rate: $13/hr Number of Weeks: 8 Hours per Week: 37.5 Anticipated Start Date: Monday June 26, 2017 Anticipated End Date: Friday August 18, 2017 Application submission deadline: Sunday May 21, 2017 Purpose: In this placement, the student will be asked to assist in the development of surveys, reports, webinars/teleconferences and other resources needed for national projects. These projects would provide support and capacity building of people living with HIV and other STBBI infections and also for the community-based organizations working in the area of HIV/AIDS, Hep C and other … Read More »
