Volunteer Board Director

Nucleus Independent Living; Oakville; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucleus Independent Living seeks a volunteer Board Member to contribute to the governance of their organization, focusing on the care of vulnerable seniors and adults with disabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal frameworks, digital initiatives, or government relations, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior Board experience on a not-for-profit governing Board.
• Governance expertise in legal, digital, or government relations.

Responsibilities

• Guide the future of the organization as a Board member.
• Attend Board meetings and participate in committees.

Skills

Legal expertise

Digital transformation

Government relations

Job description

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If you are seeking a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the advancement, innovation, and ongoing care delivery for vulnerable, complex seniors and adults living with permanent physical disabilities in this community, we invite you to apply to become a member of our Board. Leverage your diverse background, experience, and expertise in new and exciting ways by contributing to Nucleus’s ongoing growth and development.

We are seeking a volunteer Board Member with 3-5 years of prior Board experience working on a not-for-profit governing Board and with governance expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Legal: Experience or expertise in legal frameworks, compliance, or risk management relevant to the non-profit or healthcare sectors.
• Digital: Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives, IT systems implementation, or data-driven strategy development.
• Government Relations: Experience engaging with government stakeholders, influencing public policy, or conducting policy analysis.

This volunteer opportunity plays an instrumental role in guiding the future of an organization recognized as a leader among community-based health organizations in Ontario. Join a Board committed to applying governance best practices as we strive to meet the health needs of people in the community, expand organizational capacity, achieve sustainable growth, and actively engage in Ontario’s healthcare transformation agenda.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement

At Nucleus, we view our diversity as our strength. We know that the unique perspectives of our clients, caregivers, and staff contribute to a better environment for all. We are committed to listening, learning, and amplifying the voices that will help make us more inclusive and better informed to serve our communities. We embrace diversity, choose equity, and action inclusion.

Our Mission

Our goal is to support individual choice and to offer safe, compassionate care, delivered with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Our Organization

Nucleus is a charitable, not-for-profit organization celebrating its 43rd anniversary this year. We serve vulnerable, complex older adults in their homes as well as adults with physical disabilities in the Mississauga-Halton region and have two satellite Supportive Housing buildings in West Toronto.

Our talented, compassionate, and credentialed personal support workers (PSWs) provide in-home care programs, including supports for daily living, a 24-hour hospital transition program, and attendant services in the home, school, work, and supportive housing environments. Nucleus leads two regional programs—Central Registry and the Regional Learning Centre—which support coordinated access, intake, and eligibility for a network of local health providers across various programs, including the Caregiver Respite Strategy, Food Security, and Hospital Transition programs.

Our organization is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), most recently in 2022, with renewal in 2025. Our service delivery models have been recognized locally, provincially, and federally. We have received two Minister’s Medals, two 3M National Awards, and regional awards for quality.

Nucleus is governed by a motivated and talented Board of 11 Directors overseeing a budget of approximately $21M. Nucleus is fully funded by Ontario Health. We concluded our strategic planning process in 2025 and plan to publicly launch our new strategies in 2025/26.

Our Board meets at least six times per year, typically at our head office in Oakville. Commitment to attend meetings regularly and participate in 2 of 3 Committees annually is required.

Nucleus is dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all and strongly encourages individuals from equity-seeking groups to apply. Accommodations are available upon request.

You can learn more about Nucleus through our Annual Reports: 2020/21, 2021/22, and 2023/24 at https://www.nucleusonline.ca/about#Accountability.

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Inna Hoover, Director of People and Culture, at [e-mail].