Board Member (Volunteer)

pointA; Toronto; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

pointA, a not-for-profit focused on sustainable transportation, seeks an experienced IT professional for a volunteer director role. The position involves advising on technology and cyber security while advocating for sustainable practices. Directors will commit 3-5 hours monthly, with virtual meetings and a focus on diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT and cyber security policies.
• Advocacy for sustainable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Position pointA as a tech-embracing organization.
• Participate in board activities and quarterly meetings.

Skills

IT Professional

Business Development

Government Relations

Cyber Security

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pointA (www.pointa.ca) is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization that envisions sustainable transportation options for everyone. Our goal is to connect people to the places they want to go. We aim to give people and businesses transportation options that benefit the environment, the economy and the well-being of our communities. In collaboration with our funders, members and partners, we facilitate transportation demand management programs and advocate for sustainable transportation.

Our main programs are: the Smart Commute program, Best Workplaces for Commuters, and shuttle services. Based in Toronto, Ontario, it is growing nationally across Canada.

We currently have 8 directors on our Board, with three standing subcommittees: Audit & Finance, the Executive Committee, and the Governance & Nominations Committee.

The Opportunity

We are seeking nominations for a director who is an experienced IT professional. The candidate should help position pointA as an organization embracing technology, including AI, in its programming and services, and advise on internal cyber security policies and processes to protect against potential IT or cyber security attacks. Experience in business development and government relations, along with a willingness to advocate for pointA, is desirable.

Candidates should have a strong interest in sustainable transportation. Preference will be given to those with experience serving on a not-for-profit board, governance expertise, or regional experience in British Columbia or the Atlantic Canada.

This is a volunteer, unpaid position.

pointA values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, especially those who identify as women, Racialized, Black, People of colour (“Visible Minorities”), People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Indigenous Peoples.

Commitment

Directors serve three-year terms, with the possibility of one additional term. Directors are expected to spend approximately 3-5 hours per month on board activities, including quarterly meetings, committee participation, and review of materials.

All meetings are virtual, with occasional in-person meetings.

Application Process

• Send your CV and a letter of interest to Ann Lockhart at [e-mail] by June 20, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Selected candidates will be invited for a virtual interview between June 23 and 26, 2025.
• A second interview may occur in July 2025, with background checks following.
• Final approval will take place at the virtual AGM on September 3, 2025.

We appreciate all submissions.