Activities involved
Board Member
Requirements:
- Interview
- References
- Resume
Also required for this position: In order to fulfill the basic requirements, Directors must have access to a computer, tablet, laptop, or smartphone, and a steady internet connection.
- Work remotely
Boyle Street Board of Directors
The Boyle Street Service Society (operating under the trade name Boyle Street Community Services) operates on ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ Amiskwacîwâskahikan Treaty 6 and Metis Nation North Saskatchewan River Territory. We honor the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada who enrich our community. Boyle Street is seeking 2-3 volunteers to join the Boyle Street Board of Directors. Directors provide strategic leadership and governance to ensure meaningful community impact is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for Directors who astutely understand and genuinely care about the unique needs and perspectives of our clients and our community. Directors are strong advocates for those living in poverty and homelessness, particularly those of Indigenous descent, and strongly believe in carrying out Boyle Street’s vision and mission. Boyle Street knows it’s important for our Directors to better reflect the community we serve, therefore, we actively encourage applications from folks of all walks of life and professional experiences. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 5th. Applicants with the following backgrounds may take priority during this recruitment cycle: - We will prioritize applications from people who identify as Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit as well as Black and People of Colour. - We welcome applications from people with lived experiences that reflect the community we serve. - We welcome applications from people who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+. - We welcome applications from people who identify as women. - We welcome applications from young people (under the age of 30). - We welcome applications from people with a variety of professional experiences and skills such as: social service, real estate, fund development/diversification/fundraising, equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice work, government relations/social policy advocacy. Before completing this application, please consider whether you have any conflicts of interest that may impact your ability to fulfill the commitments, duties, and responsibilities of a Director. This means you must avoid or remain free from real or perceived conflicts or self-interest, or appropriately disclose and manage these in collaboration with the board. This application process will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. If this application form is not compatible with screen readers or other accessibility tools, please reach out to us at delniski@boylestreet.org to request the application in a specific format that is accessible. Boyle Street Community Services respects your privacy. We protect your personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements. We do not rent, sell, or trade our mailing lists. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to serve on the Board of Directors and will be shared with Boyle Street Directors for the sole purpose of the Board election at the Annual General Meeting in June 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to Diana Elniski, Executive Advisor: Strategy & Governance: delniski@boylestreet.org
Additional Details & Skills Required
Successful candidates must submit a Police Information Check (PIC). The Governance Committee reserves the right to withdraw our offer should anything appear on the PIC that may impact a candidate’s ability to perform Director duties and responsibilities. However, it will not be an automatic rejection should something come up on the PIC. We will review each case individually with a focus on equity and justice and consider, holistically, a candidate's other experiences and skills.
Certification or Education Required
We welcome applications from people with a variety of professional experiences and skills such as: ○ Social services ○ Real estate ○ Fund development/diversification/fundraising ○ Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice work ○ Government relations/social policy advocacy
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
BSCS Board Directors have the opportunity to develop and hone their leadership abilities by participating in strategic decision-making and non-profit governance. They are invited to engage in Indigenous culture and ceremony with our Elders Council as well as community activities with those we serve and our staff. Directors are a voice for Boyle Street through advocacy, fund development, networking, and accountability to community members.
Activities involved
Board Member
Requirements:
- Interview
- References
- Resume
Also required for this position: In order to fulfill the basic requirements, Directors must have access to a computer, tablet, laptop, or smartphone, and a steady internet connection.
- Remote or online