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Our Vision: 
Safe, Hopeful, Healthy Communities 

 
Our Mission: 

We empower and engage young people, families and communities through collaboration, 
innovation and excellence. 

 
Northstar’s Board of Directors is currently seeking applications from interested candidates with 
a strong finance background (e.g., CPA). We are looking for passionate leaders who believe in 
youth justice and want to help guide Northstar’s strategic direction and financial stewardship. 
As a board member, you will play a key role in advancing our mission and ensuring our 
organization’s long-term sustainability. 
 
Who we are: 
For 45 plus years, Northstar has offered a wide range of programs and services for young people 
and families in Durham Region. These include specialized assessment, counselling and mental 
health supports for youth in conflict with the law and their families; intensive one-to-one support 
for youth who are high risk; supportive educational programming for students through our 2 on-
site classrooms; free violence prevention workshops; and specialized assessment/treatment 
services for youth and families. Please visit <a href="http://www.nscommunity.ca" target="_blank">www.nscommunity.ca</a> for more information. 
 
Role Description 
As a Board Member, you will be responsible for attending regular board meetings, participating 
in strategic planning, and providing oversight and guidance to the organization. Additional 
duties include supporting fundraising efforts, ensuring financial accountability, and advocating 
for the organization's mission and goals. 
 
Recommended qualifications: 
Experience in strategic planning and governance 
Skills in fundraising and financial oversight 
Advocacy experience and knowledge of youth justice services 
Commitment to Northstar’s vision and mission 
Ability to attend regular meetings and dedicate the necessary time to board responsibilities 
Previous board experience is an asset 
 
If you are interested in joining our team and want to help make a difference in the lives of 
young people and their families, please submit cover letter and resumé to 
<a href="mailto:sthompson@nscommunity.ca" target="_blank">sthompson@nscommunity.ca</a>. 
 
We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

<a href="http://www.nscommunity.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.nscommunity.ca/</a>
<a href="mailto:sthompson@nscommunity.ca" target="_blank">mailto:sthompson@nscommunity.ca</a>

Durham Family Court Clinic

Board Director

﻿The Board of Directors represents the leaders of our agency and serves as a working board that oversees the long term strategic vision and overall health of the organization. Directors approve the organization’s philosophy and continually review the management’s performance while working toward agency goals. The Board of Directors will also annually review and approve plans for funding in view of organizational goals. Board members have a list of responsibilities that they renew every year during the annual election at our Annual General Meeting.

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