Volunteer Board Director

Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit housing organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a volunteer for its Board of Directors. The position requires commitment to social equity and gender justice, with responsibilities including attending Board meetings and supporting the CEO. Ideal candidates will have governance experience and reside in the Metro Vancouver area. This role is unpaid but offers opportunities for personal growth and community impact.

Benefits

Reimbursement for meals

Qualifications

• Experience in Board governance and oversight preferred.
• Ability to commit approximately 5-10 hours per month.
• Residing in Metro Vancouver region is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend at least seven out of nine Board meetings annually.
• Be involved in one Board Committee and attend meetings.
• Support and oversee the Chief Executive Officer.

Skills

Understanding of nonprofit governance

Commitment to social equity

Knowledge of gender equity

Job description

ENFHS Board of Directors Volunteer Position, Hybrid, 2-Year Term

Overview

Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society (ENFHS) is seeking one dedicated individual to serve on the ENFHS Board of Directors who shares our commitment to enhancing people’s lives by creating affordable, safe, and secure housing communities in Metro Vancouver. ENFHS is a charitable not-for-profit housing organization with a history of over 40 years, committed to social equity and improving lives, particularly for women, single-parent families and other equity-deserving groups. We serve over 1200 individuals across 500 affordable rental homes in thirteen properties in Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Vancouver and Surrey, and we aim to more than double our impact over the next five years. ENFHS acknowledges the traditional and unceded territories of Coast Salish peoples and is committed to reconciliation and partnership with Indigenous Peoples. ENFHS encourages applicants who are women or gender-diverse, people of colour, Indigenous and other equity-deserving groups, and those with lived experience in social housing and single-family households. ENFHS is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer. More details are available at www.enfhs.ca.

The Opportunity

Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society (ENFHS) is seeking one (1) dedicated individual who shares our commitment to enhancing people’s lives by creating affordable, safe, and secure housing communities in Metro Vancouver to serve on the ENFHS Board of Directors as a volunteer for a renewable two-year term. As an ENFHS board member, you will also serve as a board member of SPAHS 1997, a nonprofit organization that ENFHS owns and operates. Board meetings and AGMs for SPAHS 1997 are held concurrently with ENFHS meetings.

The ENFHS Board of Directors (Board) is an eleven (11) member volunteer board that is responsible for the governance, monitoring and oversight of the Society, ensuring that ENFHS is:

1. Achieving the outcomes consistent with the organization\'s Vision, Mission and objectives in accordance with the Society\'s mandate and current Strategic Plan.
2. Operates and stewards the assets of the Society in a fiscally sound and prudent manner.
3. It operates in accordance with its Constitution and Bylaws, as well as all applicable Acts, Statutes, Regulations, policies, and procedures that are considered best practice.
4. Provide strategic guidance, oversight, and support to the Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for the organization\'s day-to-day operations and strategic management.

Key Expectations

Board members are expected to commit approximately 5-10 hours a month to Board business (including meeting preparation, meeting time, and committee meeting time). The Board meets virtually nine times yearly and there are at least two in-person meetings a year. There are four (4) Board Committees: Development, Finance & Audit, Governance and Nominating.

Board members are expected to:

• Attend at least seven out of nine Board meetings.
• Attend an in-person Annual General Meeting in November.
• Serve on at least one Committee of the Board and attend Committee Meetings as scheduled.
• Attend Board education and training as provided by the Society.
• Be available to attend special events such as site visits, socials, and resident events that may be scheduled throughout the year.
• Be available to represent the Society at conferences, functions and meetings on an occasional basis.
• Promote the organization in the community.
• There is no financial compensation for this volunteer position. However, Board members are reimbursed for meals during virtual Board meetings and invited to in-person Board Socials, housing conferences and other events.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a member of Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society and SPAHS 1997
• Understand and be willing to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a Board of Directors
• Have an understanding of and commitment to the work of ENFHS and the organization\'s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Be committed to a just and equitable world for women, gender-diverse people, single-parent families, Indigenous and racialized groups, and other equity-deserving groups and allies and should be knowledgeable about gender equity
• Hire and supervise the Chief Executive Officer
• Support the CEO to implement the Society\'s Strategic Plan
• Be a champion of short-, medium- and long-term goals for the organization
• Ensure Board governance policies are developed and implemented to support sound decisions
• Conduct Board evaluations of effectiveness and engagement
• Ensure fiscal accountability by thoroughly reviewing quarterly financial reporting and annual audit
• Approve the annual operating budget
• Approve major projects, purchases, investments and loans

Qualities and Experience

Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society is committed to the 50-30 Challenge, which aims to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within our workplace, senior leadership, and Board of Directors. For 2025, the Board is seeking a candidate residing in the Metro Vancouver region to fill one board position who self-identifies as a member of one or more of the following groups:

• Women and gender-diverse individuals
• Racialized individuals
• Indigenous peoples
• Lived experience

While not a requirement, the Board is seeking candidates with the following experience:

• Accounting & Finance
• Law (i.e. Contracts, Commercial Real Estate, Labour)
• Non-profit housing operations and development

Application Process

If you are excited about this opportunity to volunteer with Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society on our Board of Directors, we invite you to submit your application by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Please submit your application to: www.enfhs.ca/careers

If you have questions, please get in touch with the Nominating Committee at [e-mail].