Board Director (Volunteer) – Affordable Housing Governance

Volunteer Board Director – SmartLiving Housing Society

Are you passionate about housing justice and ready to shape the future of affordable housing in Ontario? SmartLiving Housing Society is seeking founding volunteer Board Directors to join our mission to deliver deeply affordable, sustainable housing powered by CMHC-funded programs.

About Us

SmartLiving is a CMHC-aligned nonprofit dedicated to scaling affordable housing through public funding, mission-driven partnerships, and innovative governance models. We aim to deliver 100+ homes through preservation and new builds—serving low-income families, seniors, newcomers, and people facing housing insecurity.

Your Role

As a Board Director, you will:

• Participate in monthly virtual board meetings (1–2 hours/month)

• Shape the strategic direction of SmartLiving

• Support incorporation, charitable registration, and governance setup

• Engage in funding, partnerships, and public advocacy efforts

• Promote housing equity through your network or lived experience

What We're Looking For

We welcome a wide range of experiences, especially:

• Housing, real estate, planning or community development

• Nonprofit, legal, finance, governance or operations

• Public policy, fundraising, or government relations

• Grassroots advocacy or lived experience with housing challenges

No prior board experience is required—just vision, commitment, and heart.

What You Gain

• Be part of a bold startup nonprofit with national potential

• Gain hands-on governance experience from day one

• Contribute to transformative, CMHC-funded housing initiatives

• Join a values-driven team solving real-world problems

Location:

Remote (Ontario-based preferred). Board meetings are virtual.

How to Apply

Email a short expression of interest or resume to:
ronaldnavarrete@smartlivinghousingsociety.com

Help us build a better housing future—one community at a time.