The WCB is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of four employer and four worker representatives, along with a Chair and Deputy Chair.  The Board of Directors is responsible for representing stakeholder viewpoints while considering the interests of the WCB and the system overall. 

The Board of Directors establishes the strategic direction for the WCB and ensures that WCB operations and financial performance have proper oversight. The Board’s responsibilities include approval of the strategic plan, approving WCB program policies, approving the annual budget and operational plan, and monitoring the performance of the organization and the CEO. 

To learn more about our Board's governance practices, please review the Corporate Governance Manual.

Board Highlights

2025

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Read highlights from past board meetings.

Board Meetings

Meeting Highlights: March 2025

Board Members

Position	Member	Appointed	Term Expiry
Chair	Saeed El-Darahali	November 9, 2021	November 8, 2026
Deputy Chair	Robert Patzelt	November 7, 2023	November 6, 2028
Employer Representative	Steve Ashton	April 1, 2022	March 31, 2026
Employer Representative	Stacia Baldwin	April 27, 2023	April 26, 2027
Employer Representative	Angus Bonnyman	March 30, 2023	March 29, 2027
Worker Representative	Jenna Brookfield	September 5, 2024	September 4, 2028
Worker Representative	Janet Hazelton	September 5, 2024	September 4, 2026
Worker Representative	Tim McInnis	September 5, 2024	September 4, 2028
Worker Representative	Blair Richards	September 5, 2024	September 4, 2026
Employer Representative	Vacant

 

Appointment to Board of Directors

Interested in serving on the Board of Directors of the WCB Nova Scotia? The link to the province of Nova Scotia’s website to apply can be found here.  

Further information about the Board, including details of how members are appointed, can be found here.

The Board of Directors has adopted a Skills and Diversity Matrix to ensure the Board is comprised of individuals that collectively possess a balance of knowledge, skills and expertise to contribute to the effective governance of the organization, and to advance its strategic priorities under the 2024-2030 Strategic Plan. 

To  complement its existing strengths, the Board of Directors is currently seeking employer candidates who preferably have expertise and a background in accounting and financial management, particularly in the field of investments.