Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation) is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of individuals from around Nova Scotia who have expertise and/or interest in addressing gambling-related issues.
The Board is supported by a staffed office that helps administer the programs offered by GANS, promotes the funding programs available, and manages the approval process and communication with potential applicants.
Current Board Members:
How are Board members chosen?
The Board of Directors are appointed by, and accountable to, the Minister of the Department of Health and Wellness (formerly the Department of Health Promotion and Protection) for a term that generally lasts three years. The Minister also appoints the Board Chair.
How do I become a Board Member?
If you are interested in serving Nova Scotia by joining the Board of Directors of GANS, please send a C.V. and cover letter to the address below. In your letter, please specify how your employment history, volunteer experience, and education relate to GANS' mandate.
Executive Council Office
One Government Place, 6th Floor
1700 Granville Street
P.O. Box 2125
Halifax, NS B3J 3B7
fax: 902-424-0667
email: execounc@gov.ns.ca
For more information, please view the board selection criteria.
GANS has a professional staff that supports the Board of Directors by:
- Facilitating ongoing stakeholder input
- Participating in national problem gambling research initiatives
- Collaborating with other government and non-government organizations
- Developing and delivering province-wide, capacity-building programs
- Linking community organizations to researchers, addiction services and other potential partners
- Monitoring, encouraging and providing balanced dialogue across the province
- Maintaining a high level of visibility for GANS
- Outreach activities to discuss the work of GANS
- Promoting the call for grant submissions
- Working with applicants to strengthen proposed initiatives to ensure maximum impact in their communities
- Administering a peer review process of all project submissions
- Notifying successful grant applicants and administering grant funding
- Supporting grant recipients in the promotion of their projects
- Ensuring outcome and reporting requirements are met
