 McKercher is one of the Mendel Foundation Members, 

McKercher served as the University of Saskatchewan’s Chancellor for two terms, from 1995 until 2001.McKercher was praised for her “quiet dignity, gracious personality and sound wisdom” during her chancellorship, where she “served the University of Saskatchewan in ceremony, governance and everyday life in an outstanding manner”.As Chancellor, Mrs. McKercher acted as both a member and Chair of the University Senate and as a member of the Board of Governors.In March 1995 for her active volunteer work in the Saskatoon community and her “dynamic leadership [that] has helped strengthen the Authority's valuable work in preserving the Saskatchewan River Valley environment,” McKercher was invested in the Order of Canada.