Volunteer Board Member

Ontario Land Trust Alliance is recruiting volunteer board members!

We owe our collective successes to land trust members and supporters who play such a crucial role in protecting Ontario’s biodiversity and special places. Thank you.

One of the most important volunteer jobs at OLTA is serving on the Board of Governors (directors). These incredible volunteers set OLTA’s strategic direction and provide governance oversight and expertise to support OLTA’s programs.

One of the important responsibilities of OLTA’s Board is to ensure that we have excellent candidates in the wings to fill vacancies when existing governors complete their terms. We know there is a wealth of experience and knowledge amongst our members and supporters. 

What are we looking for? First and foremost, a love of the land and commitment to our mission to empower a vibrant and enduring land trust community in Ontario. At this time, we are seeking diverse skills and experiences, including an understanding of land trusts and specific expertise in the following sectors: law, corporate, or communications. I invite you to put forward your name for consideration or that of someone else who might be interested.

Please refer to this job description for more information: https://olta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260429_20Job_20Description_20for_20OLTA_20Governor.pdf

We welcome applications from among Ontario's Indigenous, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities and persons with disabilities. OLTA is committed to and working on diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages and values diverse perspectives on our Board. We also welcome applications from all age demographics. We know that this will help us better serve our mission across the province.

If you are interested, please email Daria Koscinski, Board Chair, at admin@olta.ca. Please include a single PDF with a letter of interest and resume, include your full name in the Subject line. Please send us your submission by 3pm ET on Thursday, May 14th 2026. Applications will not be accepted by fax and/or regular mail. No phone calls please.

In your letter of interest, please explain your personal skills, volunteer and/or work experience and how these relate to the vision, mission, programs and services of the OLTA. Please describe why you would like to serve on the Board of Governors and how you could contribute.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for expressing interest in the Ontario Land Trust Alliance and Land Trusts.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Daria Koscinski, Chair

OLTA Board of Governors