Board of Directors (At Large)

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Toronto Home Energy Network Board of Directors Call for Applications Are you passionate about working with Toronto communities to reduce emissions from single-family homes? Do you want to help guide the growth of an exciting organization dedicated to driving real climate action?

Toronto Home Energy Network (THE Network), formerly known as Toronto Home Retrofits, is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Board of Directors.

About THE Network THE Network is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to reducing carbon emissions from Toronto’s homes. Launched in 2023 by the leadership team behind the Pocket Change Project, we use a proven approach, collaborating with community groups across Toronto and a network of partners to increase awareness and provide homeowners with peer support and expert personalized assistance as they plan and implement their home’s decarbonization.

THE Network is addressing a critical need in the market. With single-family homes causing nearly one-fifth of Toronto's emissions, electrifying these homes is essential to achieving the city's goal of net-zero community-wide emissions by 2040. However, awareness of heat pumps remains low, and even homeowners motivated to eliminate their emissions face conflicting information and other obstacles. We focus on removing these barriers by sharing experience and information within communities and from experts. We are currently working actively with six Partner Communities to develop their own Pocket Change-like home decarbonization initiatives and are experiencing a high level of interest from both additional communities and homeowners.

THE Network is in an active growth phase, expanding our Partner Communities across Toronto while building organizational capacity. Our three-person staff team works in close collaboration with a dedicated volunteer base to advance home electrification through neighbour-to-neighbour organizing. We have secured support from Toronto Hydro and The Atmospheric Fund, funders who recognize the effectiveness of community-driven approaches to climate action. We have applied for charitable status to expand our future funding options.

While climate goals drive our work, we maintain strong community connections and find ways to keep our volunteers and partners engaged and motivated. The coming years will be a critical period for THE Network as we refine our operational foundation and expand the partnership networks to have a meaningful impact on Toronto’s transition to sustainable home heating and energy efficiency.

Who We Are Seeking We are seeking three at-large members to expand our current five-member Board for a greater range of skills, diversity of background, and resilience of the team. We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Are committed to THE Network’s mission of reducing home carbon emissions
• Are residents of Toronto or have strong ties to the Toronto community
• Have prior non-profit and/or board experience (preferred but not required)
• Can work well independently while collaborating extensively with our team
• Strengthen THE Network’s ability to partner with diverse communities across

Toronto
• Bring skills to the group such as governance, fundraising, marketing, community

organizing, volunteer management, and/or residential heat pump/HVAC market knowledge

Time Commitment The Board meets in person (virtual provided if needed) each month at a time that suits the group. Board terms are three years, with the option to renew for a second consecutive term. In addition to attending Board meetings and occasional events, members are expected to contribute to Board business through officer roles or committee work. Board members are also encouraged, though not required, to take part in THE Network’s community activities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Toronto Home Energy Network is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture in all areas of our organization. We believe the best way to fulfill our mission and vision is to honour the diverse situations, experiences, perspectives and ideas of our employees, volunteers, homeowners and their communities, donors, suppliers and other supporters. We aim to create a sense of belonging among all of our stakeholders through equitable and inclusive values, practices and policies.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

To Apply If the opportunity to contribute to THE Network’s success by contributing your time, enthusiasm, and expertise appeals to you, please apply by sending a resume and cover letter describing your interest to HR@thenetwork.to by January 7, 2026.

If you’re interested but not ready to take on these board positions, we would still like to hear from you! Please apply and indicate that you are interested in participating as a volunteer.

We thank all candidates for their interest, though we will contact only those selected for an interview.