Board Member- Legal
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Times Change
Hybrid- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
- Location: Canada
OVERVIEW
Times Change Women’s Employment Service is seeking a passionate and dedicated woman to join our volunteer Board of Directors. We are a respected women–centered non-profit organization providing employment services in Toronto and operating under a policy governance model. Our services include job readiness training, job search and interview support, employment counselling, and more.
We encourage diverse candidates to apply, so our Board reflects the community we serve. We welcome and value personal experience related to our mission, including experience as a past client of Times Change. Board members commit to a minimum two-year volunteer term and take responsibility for governing the organization, overseeing strategic development, and providing fiscal and operational oversight.
As a women‑centred organization providing frontline services, we are seeking Board Members who identify as women. This requirement is permitted under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code (Special Programs), which allows organizations to create programs and governance structures that serve and advance the interests of women
Qualifications
We are seeking diverse candidates, especially those with legal expertise/experience. We recognize that no single applicant will have all the qualifications listed below, and we encourage you to apply if you are passionate about our mission and bring some of the following:
Legal expertise in one or more of the following areas: employment law, labour law, non-profit or charity law, corporate governance, or human rights and privacy law,
Familiarity with legal issues in a unionized or partially unionized workplace
Ability to provide practical legal perspective to a volunteer Board (this is a governance role, not a retainer; we are looking for sound judgment, not a full legal practice)
Additional experience in fund development, philanthropy, grant writing, donor stewardship, or foundation relations is welcome!
A network or strong understanding of the charitable or corporate funding landscape in Canada
A positive and collaborative approach to problem-solving ‑solving
Comfort in a digital environment (e.g., online meetings, digital information sharing)
Strong interpersonal and/or networking skills
Experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or experience with or in employment services is an asset
Experience in organizational strategy and governance
Experience providing strategic counsel and leadership
Knowledge of, or personal experience with, the systemic barriers women face in the workforce; former clients are encouraged to apply
Times Change Women’s Employment Service is seeking a passionate and dedicated woman to join our volunteer Board of Directors. We are a respected women–centered non-profit organization providing employment services in Toronto and operating under a policy governance model. Our services include job readiness training, job search and interview support, employment counselling, and more.
We encourage diverse candidates to apply, so our Board reflects the community we serve. We welcome and value personal experience related to our mission, including experience as a past client of Times Change. Board members commit to a minimum two-year volunteer term and take responsibility for governing the organization, overseeing strategic development, and providing fiscal and operational oversight.
As a women‑centred organization providing frontline services, we are seeking Board Members who identify as women. This requirement is permitted under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code (Special Programs), which allows organizations to create programs and governance structures that serve and advance the interests of women
Qualifications
We are seeking diverse candidates, especially those with legal expertise/experience. We recognize that no single applicant will have all the qualifications listed below, and we encourage you to apply if you are passionate about our mission and bring some of the following:
Legal expertise in one or more of the following areas: employment law, labour law, non-profit or charity law, corporate governance, or human rights and privacy law,
Familiarity with legal issues in a unionized or partially unionized workplace
Ability to provide practical legal perspective to a volunteer Board (this is a governance role, not a retainer; we are looking for sound judgment, not a full legal practice)
Additional experience in fund development, philanthropy, grant writing, donor stewardship, or foundation relations is welcome!
A network or strong understanding of the charitable or corporate funding landscape in Canada
A positive and collaborative approach to problem-solving ‑solving
Comfort in a digital environment (e.g., online meetings, digital information sharing)
Strong interpersonal and/or networking skills
Experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or experience with or in employment services is an asset
Experience in organizational strategy and governance
Experience providing strategic counsel and leadership
Knowledge of, or personal experience with, the systemic barriers women face in the workforce; former clients are encouraged to apply
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