Board Member, Credit Canada (Volunteer)

Our Vision:

We are Canada’s leaders in credit counselling, transforming the way people use credit.

Our Mission:

We help people get out of debt, so they can get back into life.

Who We Are

For almost 60 years, Credit Canada has been helping Canadians lead healthier financial lives, achieve their goals, and improve their quality of life through financial education and debt resolution. As a national, non-profit organization and Canada’s first and longest-standing credit counselling agency, Credit Canada has helped thousands avoid bankruptcy, become debt-free, and achieve financial wellness.

Last year, we assisted approximately 70,000 consumers through our credit counselling and educational services, which are available to all Canadians regardless of income level or employment status. Now, and into the near future, many Canadians will need credit counselling services that put their best interests first, and we’re stepping up to answer the call.

As a Board Member, you’ll help guide our strategic direction, strengthen governance, and make a real impact on the financial futures of Canadians.

If you are one or more of the following, we'd like to talk to you:

• Non-profit executives committed to leveraging their leadership insights to elevate our operational excellence and community impact.
• Experts in financial governance and audit leadership motivated to strengthen our financial stewardship and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Legal and regulatory affairs experts who bring sound judgement, risk awareness and governance insight to help the board anticipate issues and make well-informed decisions.

If you hold yourself to high expectations, then you’ll find board service very rewarding. We are looking for folx who will:

• Commit to 3 terms of 2 years each
• Approve policy and other recommendations received by the board
• Review bylaws and recommend necessary changes
• Attend quarterly board meetings and actively participate in at least one board sub-committee (~2 hours of committee work per month)
• Approve the strategic plan, annual budget, and hiring and release of the CEO
• Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations amongst the board, committees, and community to enhance Credit Canada's mission

To be considered for our board, please send your resume to Mary-Anne Beatty at mabeatty@creditcanada.com. Let us know why you’re interested in the position in your email.