Non-profit board positions

nonprofit board; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ignatius Jesuit Centre is seeking Board members to actively promote its mission and vision. This voluntary role involves strategic leadership, community engagement, and participation in meetings and committees. Ideal candidates will have expertise in ecological stewardship, community development, or human resources, and a commitment to supporting the charity's goals.

Qualifications

• Diverse voices and backgrounds are valued.
• No previous board experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and monitor organizational performance.
• Engage in critical thinking and participate in committee work.
• Promote IJC’s mission within the community.

Skills

Ecological stewardship

Community development

Human Resources

Legal

Youth engagement

Job description

Aligned with IJC’s vision, mission, culture, and values

• Kind, compassionate, self-aware, and eager to seek feedback, learn, and grow.
• Organized with good management of timelines, goals, and expectations.
• Genuinely interested in supporting the well-being of this charity and committed to IJC’s direction.
• Share your expertise, knowledge, and experience.
• Develop new skills while deepening existing ones.
• Strengthen your leadership abilities.
• Expand your social and professional networks.
• Support and strengthen your community.
• Contribute to elevating IJC to the next level.

The Ignatius Jesuit Centre :

• Values relationships and connections between the human and more-than-human worlds.
• Facilitates retreats and gatherings that promote education, arts, and harmonious relationships with outer and inner worlds.

Every year, over 5000 individuals and families connect with the land through IJC’s retreats, training programs, farm products, trails, and land-based initiatives. IJC’s mission is to cultivate spiritual growth and ecological engagement. The 640-acre property hosts three main programs: Loyola House, a retreat and training centre; Ignatius Farm, a community organic farm; and the Old-Growth Forest, a conservation and education area.

Who we are looking for :

We seek Board members eager to actively promote IJC’s Mission and Vision. Expertise in the following areas will help strengthen our ability to fulfill our mission:

• Ecological stewardship and land conservation
• Agriculture
• Community and program development
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Youth (aged 18–29)

Previous board experience is not required. We value diverse voices, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Time Commitment :

This voluntary role involves attending one Board meeting (1.5–2 hours) per month and one Committee meeting per month (1.5–2 hours), excluding December, July, and August. Each member joins one Committee—Financial, Governance, Land, Human Resources, or Fundraising. Terms last three years and may be renewed for up to three terms. Preparation and reflection time are also required between meetings.

Responsibilities of IJC Board Member :

• Provide strategic leadership.
• Be knowledgeable about IJC’s mission, vision, values, programs, risk management plan, and long-term goals.
• Monitor and evaluate organizational performance.
• Ensure sufficient resources to fulfill the mission.
• Understand the fiscal, staffing, reputation, and community implications of decisions.
• Engage in critical thinking and meaningful discussions on complex issues.
• Collaborate with other directors and participate in at least one Committee.
• Actively participate in Board meetings.
• Promote IJC’s work within the community as an ambassador.
• Support the Board Chair, Executive Director, and Directors of Operations.
• Maintain transparency and uphold duties without conflicts of interest.