Board Director

Abilities Centre; Whitby; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilities Centre is seeking a Board Director to provide leadership and governance in support of its mission to unlock potential through accessibility. This volunteer role requires commitment to attending meetings and events, overseeing financial and governance responsibilities, and ensuring the organization promotes inclusion and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Experience serving on a Board of Directors.
• Experience working in or volunteering for a not-for-profit organization.
• Experience with organizations prioritizing IDEA principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and governance in support of the organization's strategic plan.
• Approve the annual budget and financial statements.
• Oversee the President & CEO's performance and compensation.

Skills

Financial management

Information technology

Lived experience of disability

Job description

Position:Board Director

Location:1 Jim Flaherty St., Whitby, ON

Assignment:VolunteerAppointment (1-Year Term Minimum)

Start Date:June 2025

You Belong!

We exist to unlock potential through accessibility and to create a better, barrier-free life for all Canadians. We strive to achieve this by reimagining accessibility, redefining the way Canadians live, work and play, and by co-designing innovative solutions that address the needs of our community. To be successful, our organization values being person-centered, genuine, flexible, innovative, and collaborative.

As an organization committed to diversity and inclusion, we welcome and encourage applications from all persons, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide variations and accommodations to ensure everyone’s experience with Abilities Centre is accessible and equitable.

If you have any issues with the online application or would like more information about the opportunity, please email [e-mail]. We look forward to learning more about you and how you may be the person we’re looking for through your application!

The Position:

Reporting to theChair, Board Directors, the role of the Board Director is to provide leadership and governance in support of the organization’s strategic plan to actualize the purpose, mission, and vision of Abilities Centre.

The Commitment:

·Attendance at Board meetings is expected. Hybrid meetings are held every other month from 7-9 am.

·Participation on one of the Board’s standing committees is expected.

·Attendance at the organizations’ events is encouraged. Attendance at one (minimum) of the organization’s events is expected. There are typically 3-4 events throughout the year.

What You’ll Do:

Financial Oversight:

·The Board is responsible for approving the annual budget and financial statements, as well as annually appointing the auditor.

·The Board is responsible for ensuring Executive Leadership Team are operating in a fiscally responsible manner and providing advice and guidance, as needed, with regards to the financial affairs of the organization.

IDEA:

·The Board is responsible for ensuring that Abilities Centre promotes full inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in all areas of the business. As an organization whose mandate is to be accessible and inclusive to all, it is critical that Abilities Centre remains on the forefront of advances in accessible program and facility design.

Expansion:

·The Board is responsible for providing oversight of any plans to expand the capital infrastructure of the organization, including proposed new builds or major capital renovations to the existing facilities.

Governance:

·The Board is responsible for overseeing proper governance of the organization, including, but not limited to, adherence to organizational bylaws and regulatory requirements, approval of policies, risk management, and legal matters.

Human Resources:

·The Board is responsible for overseeing the President & CEO, including, but not limited to, establishing performance goals, setting compensation, conducting performance evaluations, and providing mentorship.

What You’ll Bring:Skills:

·We are currently seeking to add the following skill sets/areas of expertise to our Board of Directors

oFinancial management

oInformation technology

oLived experience of disability

Experience:

·Experience serving on a Board of Directors

·Experience working in or volunteering for a not-for-profit organization(s)

·Experience working in or volunteering for an organization(s) that prioritizes the principles of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility)

Administrative Requirements.

·It is required that you have a current, clear vulnerable sector check.

How to Apply:

·Please email your CV/Resume and (optionally) a short cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line: ‘Abilities Centre Board Director’.