• You will attend and actively participate in: Board and/or committee meetings (approximately 10 meetings per annum - last Thursday of the month); up to 3 Board retreats per year; Board committees; and training


• Participates in Board/committee deliberations and decisions on governance matters


• Supports and participates in fundraising and agency events/activities


• Provides strategic direction and approves Agency's multi-year strategy


• Approves the annual budget and resource allocation for the agency, in accordance with the Ontario Government's accountability agreement


• Participates in the monitoring and approval of all board governance policies and plans


• Abides by the Agency's by-laws, code of conduct, confidentiality, and policies/procedures

PLEASE APPLY AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY, by clicking on the 'Apply Now!' yellow box (above/below). Volunteers who have created a 'profile' with Volunteer MBC should ensure that a resume has been uploaded to their profiles. After you have applied, please monitor your email Junk/Spam folders and leave space in your voicemail for communications from Peel CAS.

• Commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Peel CAS, as well as our mandate, purpose, and work


• Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in the communities which Peel CAS serves


• Resides or works for an employer in the Region of Peel


• Experience in the not-for-profit sector or previous board governance experience is an asset


• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills


• Strong problem solving, decision making, and community leadership skills


• Commitment to serve on board for a period of at least THREE (3) years (a Board Member may serve for a maximum of TWO 3-year terms)


• Consistent attendance at meetings, plus ability to meet tasking/project and other deadlines


• Reliable access to the Internet, devices, and software that will facilitate participate in virtual meetings and other remote communications necessary for this role


• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check  is required

SCREENING of applicants will be remote/virtual (Tel/Email/Online interviewing, etc.)