Board Treasurer

Treasurer – Volunteer Position

We are seeking an individual to join our Board of Directors as Treasurer on a volunteer basis.

Who we are:

Wanasah is a non-profit mental health agency created to address the urgent mental health and problematic substance use needs of Black youth and their families through the provision of effective Black-centric mental health services in the community.  

Our aim is to provide Black youth with high quality, evidence-based mental health and addictions care that values their unique culture and experience. We are a space where Black youth and their families recognise themselves.

What we do:

We provide counselling, case management and crisis supports to Black youth aged 12 to 25 and their families living in Toronto’s Regent Park and surrounding areas. Our services incorporate an anti-racist, anti-Black racism and anti-oppression framework that integrates principles of intersectionality.

Our vision: Safe and inclusive communities where Black youth with mental health concerns live with dignity and a sense of purpose.

Our mission: To improve access to effective and holistic mental health services for Black youth and their families in Toronto. 

Our Board:

Our 8 - member Board is seeking with immediate effect a Treasurer to join our Board who brings strong financial leadership and oversight experience. The ideal candidate is a qualified Canadian Professional Accountant (CPA) with senior-level experience in financial management, and a commitment to sound governance and fiscal stewardship in the charitable sector.

Term:

2 year term with possibility for renewal

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial affairs of the Corporation in consultation with the Executive Director and members of the Board as necessary including management of all bank instruments.
• Sign such contracts, documents or instruments in writing as require their signature and shall have such other powers and duties as may from time to time be assigned to them by the Board as outlined in the signing authority procedure.
• Review the annual budget for the Corporation prior to approval by the Finance Committee and Board
• Report to the Board quarterly and as requested about all financial matters undertaken on behalf of the Corporation between meetings
• Receive from the Executive Director at least twice a year the assurance that all statutory remittances have been made.
• Prepare and present the financial statement of the Corporation approved by the Board together with the report of the auditor to the Members at the annual meeting
• Participate in the development of proposals regarding financial decisions to be brought to the Board and/or the membership
• Review and approve the submitted expenses of the Executive Director
• Oversee the annual audit of the Corporation’s finances and tax form preparation
• Ensure that all necessary remittances are made to the government
• Ensure that all corporate documents are up-to-date and submitted as required

Time Commitment: Approximately 5–8 hours/month, including board meetings

How to apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume to info@wanasah.ca. Please include ‘Board Application’ in the subject line of your email. The posting will remain open until filled.

For more information, contact the Board Nominations Committee at: info@wanasah.ca

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, we will only be contacting those selected for interviews.