Board Member

The Board has the responsibility to:

- Oversee all responsibilities delegated to the Board Chair and Executive Director (ED) and approved Board Committees as reflected in the Committees' Terms of Reference;
- Oversee the financial strength of Youville Centre and ensure the integrity of financial and operational reporting;
- Strive to uphold a culture of compassion and hope in the spirit of its founders, the Grey Nuns. We acknowledge their mistakes, their actions and/or their lack of action which caused many harms to the Indigenous people of Canada as we strive to move forward in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
- Ensure all Youville Centre policies and processes support and are aligned to the strategic direction and objectives, and the mission, vision, and values
- Board meets: once every two months (no meetings in July &
August); other committees: every other month
Total time commitment per month: 4 to 8 hours

- We are striving to build a culturally diverse, inclusive and pluralistic Board
- Board experience not required.
- Youville is committed to increase its responsiveness to the experiential voices of Indigenous peoples, we therefore encourage their applications.
- We encourage former clients of Youville, members of equity groups to apply.
- Background or expertise in finance, governance, marketing, or technology would be an asset.

- Enhance team leadership skills
- Develop budgeting skills by being responsible for the organization's financial health
- Expand your network work connections
- Gain exposure, insight and expand your thinking
- Boost your communication skills
- Advance governance and human resource skills
- Make a difference in the community
- Improve your decision-making skills and learn how to ask the hard questions.
- Grow an understanding for your strongest skills

4 to 8 hours per month

• Online Application Form Below
• Email: admin@youville.ca (Include Opportunity ID)