Director, Board of Directors (3 Volunteer Positions)

Are you passionate about social equity, housing justice, and community health? Are you a values-driven leader looking to contribute your skills to a growing organization making a meaningful impact in Toronto?

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is seeking three volunteer board members to join our governance team: one Board Treasurer and two Board Members-at-Large.

About CONC

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is a dynamic and rapidly growing non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, and systemic barriers. We support vulnerable populations and marginalized community members, including , Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, newcomers and refugees, through a wide range of services such as emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing units, warming centres, settlement services, children and youth programs, employment readiness supports, harm reduction services, meal programs, community drop-ins, a community centre, and community development initiatives.

Our operations include more than 250 shelter beds across six locations in Toronto’s west end. With over 200 employees and an annual budget and asset base exceeding $17 million, CONC is a key part of the city’s social infrastructure.

At CONC we believe that effective board leadership and strong board governance includes both professional skills and a deep understanding of the real-world impacts of homelessness, poverty, and systemic barriers. We especially value a diversity of perspectives, including those with lived or frontline experience in the social services sector and those with leadership experience in fields like board governance, finance, or community work.

We are committed to fostering inclusive leadership that is informed, collaborative, and action-oriented in advancing dignity, fairness, and better outcomes for the people we serve.

Why Join the CONC Board?

• Help steward the strategic direction, financial oversight, and long-term sustainability of a fast-growing non-profit

• Contribute to governance decisions that support housing justice, harm reduction, and social equity in Toronto

• Ensure that programs and policies are grounded in community needs and guided by anti-oppression and inclusion

• Collaborate with a dedicated group of board and staff members committed to responsible leadership

• Apply your expertise to support oversight, risk management, and strategic planning

• Gain meaningful experience in non-profit governance and deepen your understanding of grassroots service delivery

• Expand your professional network alongside civic-minded peers and community advocates

• Play a key role in advancing CONC’s mission to improve the lives of people facing poverty, homelessness, and systemic barriers

Board Roles Available

1) Treasurer

As Treasurer, you will play a vital leadership role in stewarding CONC’s financial health and sustainability. You will provide oversight on financial reporting, compliance, audit processes, and risk management. The Treasurer chairs the Finance Committee and leads the annual board budget meeting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or equivalent designation

• Experience in non-profit or public sector financial management

• Familiarity with audits, funder compliance, and financial strategy

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Prior experience on a finance or audit committee (preferred)

Commitment:

• 3-year term (renewable)

• Monthly board meetings and regular Finance Committee meetings

• Estimated 8–10 hours/month

2). Two (2) Members-at-Large

As a general board member, you will help guide CONC’s strategic direction, governance, and community representation. All board members serve on at least one committee and support fundraising, advocacy, or outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of non-profit governance, social services, or community development

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Lived or professional experience in housing, health, social equity, or harm reduction (asset)

• Skills in fundraising, legal, HR, IT, or real estate (asset)

Commitment:

• 3-year term (renewable)

• Monthly board meetings plus committee participation

• Estimated 6–8 hours/month

Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that the land on which we operate is the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This land is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.