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Board Member

Board Member

Blooming Boulevards
locationMississauga, ON, Canada
remoteHybrid
PublishedPublished: 2025-10-09
ExpiresExpires: 2025-12-08
Unpaid Volunteer Position
5 - 10 years of experience

We are a registered charity run by volunteers, a group of civic-minded Mississauga residents who want to do what we can to help the environment and promote community well-being. Founded in early 2019, we are focused on growing our programs and activities.

  • Mission: We connect neighbourhoods to nature, providing a network of native habitat gardens that promote pollinator biodiversity and create opportunities for inclusive community engagement, education, and collaboration.

The position:

We are seeking enthusiastic Board Members who are committed to nature and environmental advocacy by bringing together individuals, communities, organizations, and local policymakers to effect meaningful change.

While preference will be given to Mississauga residents, all qualified applicants are welcome to apply. We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in:

  • Conservation and horticulture, especially sustainable landscape design, native plants and insect ecology
  • Business administration and HR
  • Marketing and communications
  • Finance and fundraising

Responsibilities:

As a valued Member of the Board of Directors, you will:

  • Provide leadership to achieve our mission and uphold our values.
  • Execute our strategic vision to deliver on organizational goals.
  • Ensure high standards of governance and fiscal responsibility.
  • Act as an ambassador for Blooming Boulevards within the community.

Requirements:

We are an all-volunteer organization. Board members are focused on governance but have operational management responsibilities as well.

  • 3-year term (renewable)
  • Time commitment averages 6 to 8 hours per month annually, depending on the season.
  • Attend at least 9 of our two-hour monthly board meetings, plus all member meetings.
  • Attend additional planning and committee meetings as needed.
  • Manage volunteers and lead/actively participate in our program services as needed.

How to apply:

  • Applications will be received on an ongoing basis until the vacancies are filled.
  • Please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation to serve to info@bloomingboulevards.org.

Required degree level

  • Manager/Department Head
  • Executive/Leadership
  • Volunteer
  • Experienced (Non Manager)

Years of experience (Optional)

  • 5 - 10 years of experience

Required languages (Optional)

  • English