Board of Directors - Commissionaires Manitoba

Organization Details
Organization Name: Commissionaires Manitoba
Address: 870 Portage Ave
Taché Ave
Winnipeg MB  R3G 0P1
Website: http://commissionaires.ca
Organizational Description: Commissionaires Manitoba is a not-for-profit corporation that has the following mandate:
To provide employment that meets the needs of veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), their families and others ("commissionaires") who wish to support and contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians and the cause of the Commissionaires.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5706
   
Description of Duties:

The Board of Directors has up to twelve (12) members who are appointed by the Council of Governors.


Key functions of the Board of Directors are:



  • Having the fiduciary responsibility for managing the affairs of the Corporation

  • Approving a Strategic Plan

  • Approving an annual Business Plan

  • Hiring the CEO

   
Skills Required:

The organization seeks to have a diverse Board with a range of various skills. The full range of skills include:


Not-for-profit Governance


Accounting & Risk Management


Government Relations


HR/Compensation


Legal / Regulatory


Strategic Planning


Information Technology


Knowledge of Equity, Diversity, Inlcusion

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:
   
Age: 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Remote Volunteering
Flexible Hours

The Board meets at least once annually to conduct a Strategic Planning session (Saturday morning)


Annual General Meeting (weekday evening)


Other meetings or workshops may be called throughout the year to focus on Business Planning, Risk Management, or other issues as they arise.


The meeting are at the Commissionaires main office at 870 Portage Ave.


All meetings can be attended remotely.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Apr 14, 2025

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