Board member - Finance

East York Learning Experience: Board Director (1/2 positions) – Finance

Join One of Canada’s Leading Impact Charities

EYLE’s adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy programs transform lives and enhance self-worth by empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

We are rated by Charity Intelligence as a Top 5 Toronto Impact Charity (2025), a Top 10 Canadian Impact Charity (2025) and a Top 100 2025 Charity overall.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a CPA designation or equivalent financial leadership experience (strongly encouraged)
• Has a strong background in finance, accounting, audit, risk management, or financial oversight
• Understands governance best practices within the non-profit or public sector
• Can analyze budgets, financial statements, and organizational risk
• Brings strategic thinking, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership
• Is passionate about community impact and equitable access to learning opportunities

Board Responsibilities

• Attend monthly Board meetings (with breaks in July/August and December)
• Participate actively on at least one Board committee
• Review financial reports, budgets, and strategic priorities
• Support organizational accountability and long-term sustainability
• Act as an ambassador for the organization and its mission

Commitment

• Volunteer position
• Approximately 5–8 volunteer hours per month (hybrid)
• Two-year terms (+ renewal).

Why Join?

• Apply professional expertise in a meaningful and strategic way
• Help shape the future of a respected and growing organization
• Support meaningful educational and community impact across Toronto
• Work alongside experienced and passionate leaders
• Strengthen governance, accountability, and long-term sustainability

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse lived experiences and encourage candidates from equity-deserving communities to apply.

Please send your expression of interest and CV to the Governance Committee at Eyleliteracy@gmail.com