Board member - Finance
East York Learning Experience: Board Director (1/2 positions) – Finance
Join One of Canada’s Leading Impact Charities
EYLE’s adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy programs transform lives and enhance self-worth by empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
We are rated by Charity Intelligence as a Top 5 Toronto Impact Charity (2025), a Top 10 Canadian Impact Charity (2025) and a Top 100 2025 Charity overall.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds a CPA designation or equivalent financial leadership experience (strongly encouraged)
- Has a strong background in finance, accounting, audit, risk management, or financial oversight
- Understands governance best practices within the non-profit or public sector
- Can analyze budgets, financial statements, and organizational risk
- Brings strategic thinking, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership
- Is passionate about community impact and equitable access to learning opportunities
Board Responsibilities
- Attend monthly Board meetings (with breaks in July/August and December)
- Participate actively on at least one Board committee
- Review financial reports, budgets, and strategic priorities
- Support organizational accountability and long-term sustainability
- Act as an ambassador for the organization and its mission
Commitment
- Volunteer position
- Approximately 5–8 volunteer hours per month (hybrid)
- Two-year terms (+ renewal).
Why Join?
- Apply professional expertise in a meaningful and strategic way
- Help shape the future of a respected and growing organization
- Support meaningful educational and community impact across Toronto
- Work alongside experienced and passionate leaders
- Strengthen governance, accountability, and long-term sustainability
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse lived experiences and encourage candidates from equity-deserving communities to apply.
Please send your expression of interest and CV to the Governance Committee at Eyleliteracy@gmail.com
Required career level
- Volunteer
Years of experience (Optional)
- 3 - 5 years of experience
Required languages
- English
Required skills
- Finance
- CPA
- Budget
- Audit
- QuickBooks
- Governance
- Leadership



