Volunteer Board Treasurer

Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association is seeking a volunteer Board Treasurer to oversee financial matters, ensuring compliance and providing strategic leadership. This role requires strong financial skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with board members, contributing to the mission of advancing palliative care in Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Skills in financial statements and financial planning.
• Finance and budgeting expertise.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial matters of NSHPCA.
• Ensure legal compliance and provide strategic financial leadership.
• Collaborate with staff responsible for financial operations.

Skills

Financial statements

Financial planning

Finance and budgeting

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA)

Job description

Executive Director Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association

Company Description

The NSHPCA, founded in 1994, is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to advancing the philosophy and principles of palliative care. Our mission is to achieve comfort and peace for individuals throughout Nova Scotia who are living with or dying from a life-threatening illness. The Association promotes palliative care through networking, public and professional education, advocacy, and research. Over the years, we have collaborated closely with healthcare partners and supported grief and emotional wellness programs, remaining committed to providing comfort and peace to Nova Scotians facing serious illnesses.

Role Description

This volunteer position is for a Board Treasurer and can be located anywhere in Nova Scotia. The Treasurer is a board officer responsible for overseeing the financial matters of NSHPCA, ensuring legal compliance, providing strategic financial leadership, and collaborating with staff responsible for financial operations.

Qualifications

• Skills in financial statements and financial planning
• Finance and budgeting expertise
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other board members
• Experience in non-profit financial management is a plus
• Relevant degree or professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) is desirable