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About the Position
Armagh Virtual

As a member of Armagh's Board of Directors, you will participate in, and provide key guidance in respect of, governance of the charity, in order to:




  • Actualize its mission and vision

  • Review, formulate, and revise our ongoing strategic plan

  • Oversee the legal and financial obligations of the charity

  • Focus upon, and assist in, a continuing review of Building Condition Assessments, facility and property maintenance policies/procedures

  • Lend your voice about Armagh to the communities and their residents that we serve

  • Promote Armagh as a valuable, essential community resource, worthy of support PLEASE APPLY at the earliest opportunity.


  • Assume a key role in a community service organization that assists vulnerable women and children in extremely important ways

  • Excellent opportunity to use/enhance leadership skills and professional training/experience (add to your resume)

  • Gain experience/expertise in board governance + Increase your presence (profile) in the Peel region volunteering sector

  • Learn about domestic abuse issues (i.e. abuse of women in relationships, children, ways and means to assist)

  • Commit your creative energy towards speaking about domestic violence in your community

  • Personal satisfaction (and recognition by peers) that you will have made a significant difference as the result of taking on this leadership role


  • Understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and vision of Armagh

  • Awareness of the incidence and impact of domestic violence

  • Strict compliance with Armagh's confidentiality requirements

  • Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills (incl. adherence to meeting/assignments, their dates/deadlines)

  • Service until our AGM (Sept, 2019), plus willingness to commit to a further term on the Board of 3 years thereafter

  • Specialized professional training/expertise in building and property maintenance procedures REQUIRED

  • Knowledge and experience of maintenance budgets, cost estimating and Building Condition Assessments

  • Knowledge and experience of various building trades such as HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems

  • Knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance, such as tree care/management and general landscaping

  • Understanding of building/property legislation (including: Ontario Building and Fire Codes, local by-laws, health and safety regulations)

  • Committed and empathetic towards inclusiveness and diversity

  • Friendly, engaging, and empathetic towards women and children who are in vulnerable situations

  • Ability to participate/collaborate in a team setting, plus work independently

  • Attaching a resume to your Volunteer MBC volunteer profile is REQUIRED.



PLEASE NOTE: Because the role entails involvement with women and children in vulnerable circumstances, a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check is a prerequisite for this position (will be discussed at an early stage of the applicant screening process) You can send your contact information, together with your resume, by clicking on the Apply NOW! yellow box that is visible on this page.

Board Governance Orientation

Environment, Fundraising, Construction/Renovation/Repair, Boards & Committees, Counselling & Mental Health, Finance, Research/Evaluation
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http://www.armaghhouse.ca
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