Join Our Board of Directors

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Join Our Board of Directors Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre (HUCCHC)

Help shape the future of community health in Hamilton!

Hamilton Urban Core is a downtown Hamilton community health centre providing primary health

care and wrap-around services to people living in poverty, racialized communities, newcomers,

and people who use drugs. We are actively seeking dynamic leaders to support the organization’s

next phase of growth. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for our mission and

commitment to the values of the organization. Successful candidates will be expected to work in

a strong team environment, with keen analytical skills and the ability to be a visionary. We prefer

candidates who have previous board experience; however, we are willing to extend opportunities

to exceptional individuals who will commit to learning.

We are committed to anti-racism, inclusion, and being an agent of change.

Why Join?

▪ Make a difference in the lives of people in your community.

▪ Use your skills and lived experience to strengthen health and well-being.

▪ Gain leadership and governance experience.

▪ Work alongside a diverse team of committed community leaders.

Who We’re Looking For?

The HUCCHC Board of Directors encourages applications from individuals who reflect these

diverse identities. All individuals have multiple identities, and the intersection of these identities

are also important perspectives that our Board values. We fully understand that one person could

belong to more than one of these priority groups and we strongly encourage applications from

candidates who reflect this diversity.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At this time, we especially encourage people

who:

▪ Identify as women, women-identified, or gender diverse.

▪ Are Two-Spirit or LGBTQ+.

▪ Are from South Asian or Arabic communities.

▪ Have lived experience with drug use.

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What’s Involved?

Meetings: About 10 board meetings a year (evenings, virtual or in-person).

Committees & Planning: Join a committee and attend occasional planning sessions.

Commitment: About 6–8 hours a month.

Training: We provide orientation, governance, and anti-racism training.

Term: 3 years (renewable up to 3 terms).

Support: Accommodations are available to remove barriers to participation.

How to Apply?

Submit your nomination/application by September 30, 2025:

▪ Application Form

▪ Letter of Interest

▪ Signed Declaration of Commitment

▪ Short bio (150–250 words)

Email to: boardadmin@hucchc.com

Subject line: Board Nomination – \[Your Name]

Selection Process:

▪ Applications reviewed by Governance Committee

▪ Shortlisted applicants interviewed

▪ Final recommendations at the Annual General Meeting