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AREA Services Corp. Board of Directors
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
AREA Services Corp. Board of Directors
Applications are now open for the AREA Services Corp. Board of Directors for the 2027–2028 term.
AREA Board of Directors
The AREA Board of Directors provides strategic leadership to advance Alberta’s real estate profession through member-focused services, advocacy, and professional development.
Time Commitment
• 5 in-person meetings each year (Calgary, Edmonton, Banff/Canmore)
• 1 full-day strategic planning session
• Ad hoc phone meetings as needed
• Service on 2 committees (approx. 5–10 hours per month; Executive positions 10–15 hours per month)
2026–2027 Vacancies (1 Public member position)
Key Competencies for 2026–2027 Term
Based on AREA's future direction, the Board of Directors is looking for a Public Member with significant name recognition within the government relations sphere in Alberta to lend credibility to the advocacy work being done by AREA.
- must have a minimum of five (5) years of board/governance experience;
- may not be a member of AREA;
- may not fulfill a Director position with a member board/association (see list below) for the same term as the AREA Director position being applied
- may not be disqualified by the Canada Not-for-Profit Corp Act.
About AREA Services Corp.
AREA Real Estate Services Corporation (AREA Services Corp.) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA), the provincial association for over 15,800 REALTORS® across Alberta. Incorporated in 2017, Services Corp. holds its shares in trust for AREA members.
Our mandate is simple: develop programs that help REALTORS® across Canada save money and run more efficient businesses. Every program decision is measured against that standard.
Our current programs include the following:
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Area WIRELESS
Area WIRELESS holds a CRTC licence and delivers a wireless phone program powered by Rogers, giving REALTORS® competitive plans, reliable support, and coverage built for the way they work.
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Area DRIVE
Area Drive, delivered in partnership with Shell, saves REALTORS® money on every fill through exclusive discounts on all grades of fuel.
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Area Advance
Area Advance is a Canada-wide commission advance service offered in partnership with brokers. It gives REALTORS® immediate access to earned commissions, supporting consistent cash flow and greater financial flexibility.
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Under the direction of the Services Corp. Board of Directors, these programs have grown into a portfolio generating $6.5 million in annual revenue, while continuing to prioritize cost savings for REALTORS® over profits.
To learn more, visit albertarealtor.ca/services-corp.-about-us .
The Board of Directors
The Services Corp. Board is made up of two Directors appointed by AREA, two to four industry members, and two to four public members. The Board meets online about four times a year for half a day each time. Directors typically spend two to five hours on Services Corp. business for each meeting.
Public Member Positions
A public member is a Director who is not a REALTOR® and brings an outside perspective to the Board. We are recruiting two public members:
• One two-year term, January 2027 to December 2028
• One one-year term, January 2027 to December 2027
What We Are Looking For
To support where Services Corp. is headed, the Board has identified business expertise, and entrepreneurship in particular, combined with strong strategic leadership as the priority competencies for incoming Directors. You will take part in strategic discussions and help generate and evaluate ideas for new programs in the coming years.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of board/governance experience;
• May not be a REALTOR®;
• May not fulfill a Director position with a member board/association (see list below) for the same term as the AREA Services Corp. Director position being applied for.
Member Boards/Associations
List of member boards/associations that exclude applicants:
• Alberta Real Estate Association
• Alberta West REALTORS® Association
• Calgary Real Estate Board
• Central Alberta REALTORS® Association
• Fort McMurray Real Estate Board
• Grande Prairie & Area Association of REALTORS®
• Lethbridge & District Association of REALTORS®
• Medicine Hat Real Estate Board Co-op
• REALTORS® Association of Edmonton
• REALTORS® Association of Lloydminster & District
• REALTORS® Association of South Central Alberta
• Canadian Real Estate Association
• Alberta Real Estate Foundation
• Pillar 9TM
Application & Selection Process
Apply online using the application form (cover letter, resume, reference letter required).
Cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us:
• Why you want to join the AREA Services Corp. Board of Directors;
• What skills and experience you would bring to the Board; and
• Your past board experience, including the types of boards you have served on.
Resume. Provide a resume outlining your professional, board, committee, and volunteer experience.
Reference letter. Provide one reference letter that speaks to your previous board or committee experience.
Timelines
• Application deadline: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
• Review & Interviews: Mid-October – Late November
• Notifications: Early December
Questions
Contact Kate Bailey at kate.bailey@albertarealtor.ca or 780-231-7430.
