The Toronto MFRC Board of Directors assesses local needs, determines priorities, provides leadership, and ensures the mandated delivery of the Military Family Services Program. The Board of Directors provides governance and strategic oversight, holds financial and legal accountability, and assists the Executive Director in guiding the implementation of activities and programming.
In accordance with the requirements of the Military Family Services Program and the by-laws of the Toronto MFRC, the Board of Directors consists of a minimum of 51% military family members.
Commitment
The average time commitment is between 5 and 10 hours per month.
The Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Board Members also have the opportunity to sit on standing committees, including the Finance Committee and the Policy & Governance Committee. These committees also meet monthly.
Required Skillset
To complement the skills of our existing Board members, we are looking for volunteers with experience in the following areas:
- Accounting/Financial
- Legal
- Risk Management
- Human Resources
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- NFP Governance
- Regulatory and Compliance
- Public Policy
Previous board experience (either in the not-for-profit or for-profit sector) is a definite asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected]. General inquiries can also be sent by email to the same address.
Please be advised that all candidates are required to participate in a formal interview process with the Board of Directors and undergo a Police Record Check as part of the volunteer screening process.
The Toronto Military Family Resource Centre is committed to developing a highly skilled and diverse Board of Directors that reflects the diversity of the military and Veteran family community that we serve. We welcome and will accommodate expressions of interest from individuals of all abilities.
