Board Director
3 weeks ago
Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.
ROLE PURPOSE
On behalf of the registered society’s membership, potential volunteers, funders, donors, and all stakeholders, the members of the Board of Directors oversee the governance of the society and ensure that the Connective:
- Achieves outcomes consistent with the organization’s Vision, Mission, and objectives in accordance with its mandate and current Strategic Plan
- Operates in a fiscally sound and prudent manner
- Operates according to its Constitution and Bylaws, and all applicable Acts, Statutes, and Regulations, and in accordance with policies procedures that are considered best practice
STATUS
Voluntary. This position is open to applicants of all genders.
HOURS
Board members are expected to commit approximately 6-8 hours per quarter to Board business (includes Board preparation, meeting, and committee meeting time)
- The Board of Directors meets four times a year (February, May, August, November)
- Board Members are expected to attend Board meetings
- Committee Members are expected to attend Committee Meetings as scheduled
- Special events may be scheduled at any time through the year, and Board attendance is encouraged
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities
- An understanding of and commitment to the work of Connective, and the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
- Knowledgeable and skilled in areas of board governance such as the not-for-profit sector, finance, human resources, volunteer management and advocacy
- Willingness to serve on a committee
- Attend and actively participate in quarterly board meetings
- Support of special events
- Promote the organization in the community
General Administration
- Attend and be a resource to all Board Meetings
- Be a member of Standing Committees, Special Committees, and Task Forces of the organization
- Work with the Board to initiate and direct the development and revision of policies assuring the provision of adequate information to support sound decisions
- Be a champion of short-, medium- and long-term goals for the organization
- Provide feedback regarding the implementation, and evaluation of Agency services
- Ensure effective operating and administrative procedures are developed, implemented, and reviewed regularly relating to the Chief Executive Officer
- Hire and Supervise the Chief Executive Officer
- Identify community needs and trends
- Propose clear, ethical guidelines for the organization
- Promote the development and involvement of broad-based membership
- Ensure fiscal accountability through thoroughly reviewing financial reporting
- Approve the annual budget
- Approve major purchases and investments
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Commitment to the Vision, Mission, and work of Connective
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Interest in supporting the organization pursue its mandate in the community
WHAT WE OFFER?
- Committed Living Wage Employer
- 2022 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
- 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
- Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
- Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
- Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
- Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
- Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.
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