Board of Directors - Treasurer

Position: 3631 - Peel CAS Board of Directors - Treasurer
Organization: Peel Children's Aid Society www.peelcas.org
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Goal
Peel Children's Aid Society (the Agency) protects children from abuse and neglect and helps parents and caregivers build healthy families with the support of our Peel Community. The Mission of Peel CAS is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and families through partnerships. The Agency seeks enthusiastic, committed volunteers who are able to demonstrate community leadership skills and the ability to provide meaningful service on our Board of Directors. We encourage applications by volunteers from diverse backgrounds, in keeping with Peel CAS' proactive support of diversity and inclusiveness.
Description

• You will attend and actively participate in: Board and Chair the Finance & Audit Committee meetings
• Participates in Board/committee deliberations and decisions on governance matters
• Supports and participates in fundraising and agency events/activities
• Provides strategic direction and approves Agency's multi-year strategy
• Approves the annual budget and resource allocation for the agency, in accordance with the Ontario Government's accountability agreement
• Participates in the monitoring and approval of all board governance policies and plans
• Abides by the Agency's by-laws, code of conduct, confidentiality, and policies/procedures

Benefits

• Bring to Peel CAS your leadership skills in community service
• Learn/enhance skills/experience involved with Board governance
• Opportunity to network with community stakeholders (expand your contacts)
• Enjoy the challenge of contributing in a key role to a high profile community service organization that impacts youth and families in the Region of Peel

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Peel CAS, as well as our mandate, purpose, and work
• Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in the communities which Peel CAS serves
• Have Financial background with a CPA Designation alongside post secondary education
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector or previous board governance experience is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and community leadership skills
• Commitment to serve on board for a period of at least 1-3 years (a Board Member may serve for a maximum of TWO 3-year terms)
• Consistent attendance at meetings, plus ability to meet tasking/project and other deadlines
• Reliable access to the Internet, devices, and software that will facilitate participate in virtual meetings and other remote communications necessary for this role
• Satisfactory Police Broader Record Check is required

Minimum Requirements

• Min Age: 25
• Max Age: 75
• Police Check: Required
• Resume: Required
• Driver's Licence: Not required
• Proof of Vaccination: Not required

Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available on the following days:

• Wednesday Evening
• Thursday Evening

Typically:

• Attend a minimum of 10 Board meetings per term (usually the last Thursday evening of each month)
• Board and Finance Committee meetings are held on Wednesdays on a monthly basis

Training
Orientation for New Board /Committee member to be held at the start of term (September of each new year)
More Details

• Areas of Interest: Customer Service, Boards & Committees, Finance
• Ideal for: Individuals, Newcomers, Older Adults
• Apply before: August 30, 2025.

Screening of applicants will be remote/virtual (Tel/Email/Online interviewing, etc.)