Board of Director

ABOUT HALTON WOMEN'S PLACE

Halton Women’s Place is the only women’s shelter in the Halton region, providing emergency safe shelter and community outreach services to women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

OUR VISION

A future where women and children are safe, supported and free from violence and abuse.

OUR MISSION

Halton Women’s Place is a gateway to safety, support and advocacy for women and children who have experienced violence and abuse as they rebuild their lives.

VALUES

HOPE

We honour the resilience and dignity of our clients, fostering compassionate environments that support healing and independence.

CHOICE

We recognize and respect a woman’s right to self-determination, and we support and empower her decision-making.

COLLABORATION

We work in partnership with survivors and our community to build a supportive network and drive collective impact.

EXCELLENCE

We commit to continuous learning and innovation, delivering high quality, forward-thinking programs that meet the evolving needs of survivors and their families.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Halton Women's Place (HWP) is an independent, not for profit charitable organization that provides shelter and crisis services for physically, emotionally, financially, and sexually abused women and their dependent children and is dedicated to ending violence against women and their children.

The HWP Governance Committee of the Board of Directors is seeking a new Board Member who is passionate about our mission and values to join our Volunteer Board. We are recruiting a Board Member who reflects the diversity of our community to ensure a broad spectrum of perspectives are represented in decision making. Serving on the Board is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who share HWP vision and who live in one of the communities within Halton.

The selected Board Member will have previous experience in one or more of the following: non-profit sector, community safety, health care and legal. The ideal Board Member will have previous board experience.

As a Board Member, you will be required to:

• Participate fully in the deliberations of the Board, encourage open discussion, ask relevant and probing questions at the strategic level.
• Review management's strategic plans and initiatives, provide input on, and monitor performance.
• Provide financial oversight, assessing and monitoring program costs, ensuring organizational financial health.
• Consider principal risks and provide recommendations on how best to manage and mitigate.
• Monitor and assess the Board's effectiveness in fulfilling all the responsibilities of its mandate.
• Work collegially as part of a team, respecting the views of others on the Board.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning, taking advantage of opportunities for continued development.

Term

As a Director, you will serve a term of three years, with eligibility for reappointment for one additional term.

Time Commitment

Meetings of the Board of Directors are currently held on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00-8:00 pm except for July and August when no meetings are held. Board members also serve on committees as needed. Board meetings alternate between being held in person in Burlington, Ontario and virtually.

Application Process

If you would like to be part of a dynamic, committed, volunteer Board of Directors that will impact the lives of women and their children in Halton, please apply with a brief cover letter and resume, clearly stating the reasons why you would be an excellent candidate for this position.

All applications received will be reviewed by the Governance Committee. Candidates who are shortlisted will undergo interviews with committee members, and the final list of potential candidates will be presented to the Board. Those who are chosen will be required to attend Board meetings before being officially nominated for election at Halton Women's Place Annual General Meeting which will take place in September 2026.

Halton Women's Place is committed to an inclusive Board selection process to attract all candidates. Matters related to Board and committee members are guided by principles that embrace values, policies and practices that ensure all people represented are treated fairly in the work of our mission and delivery of service, without regard to race, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, marital status, religion or other bias. HWP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To apply, please reach out to Cathy Mudge at cmudge@haltonwomensplace.com by April 17th, 2026.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of women and children in our community.