Treasurer

JOB CLASSIFICATION : Treasurer

COMPANY : Skills for Change

LOCATION : 791 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto ON (Board Meetings are In person or Virtual)

DEADLINE : April 20th 2024

COMPANY :

Located on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, Skills for Change is working towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Named Charity Village's Best Non-Profit Employer - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and winner of the 2021 Canada Volunteer Awards for innovation, our organization is committed to reducing poverty, improve mental health, eliminating gender-based violence, building community, eradicating systemic racism, and settling and creating sustainable communities for all immigrants, refugees, and underserved communities.

Founded in 1982, Skills for Change is a leading registered charity and non-profit organization serving immigrants and refugees in Canada.

Our mission is to build welcoming and equitable communities. Skills for Change is known for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment.

We create skills development opportunities for immigrants and refugees to access and fully participate in the workplace and wider community.

Our Agency has played a major role in uplifting immigrant and equity-seeking communities for 40 years. As one of the leading holistic service providers in our sector, Skills for Change offers more than 25 programs and services and annually serves 16,000 people who are newcomers, immigrants, and equity-seeking groups in services around employment, integration, mental health, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more.

Skill for Change has a $10+ million annual budget and 100 employees serving clients at across multiple locations.

Skills for Change is working to :

• Reduce Poverty through Decent Jobs
• Settle newcomers to build a life in Canada
• Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Build skills to promote increased labour market freedom
• Advocate for environmentally sustainable and healthy communities
• Combat social and professional isolation through mentorship and networking
• Help underserved seniors to make friends and be digitally safe
• Empower entire communities to work towards eradicating systemic racism
• Provide youth with equal access to opportunities
• Promote gender equality

Diversity & Inclusion

Skills for Change Board should be reflective of the communities served by the SfC. When assessing the composition of the Board, the Nominating Committee will consider representation by the following groups (however this list does not limit consideration) :

• Racialized Applicants
• Immigrant and Racialized women
• Black applicants
• LGBTQ+ applicants (especially Immigrants / Refugees / Racialized)
• Refugee and immigrant applicants
• Applicants with lived experiences relevant to the work of the SfC

Skills

The following skill sets are necessary for the effective governance of SfC. Not all board members must have professional experience and / or volunteer dealings in these areas (listed alphabetically), but must be committed to learning and development through active participation as a Board Member :

• Anti-oppression / anti-racism knowledge
• Auditing
• Community development
• Finance and Finance Policy
• Fund development
• Gender equity issues
• Governance
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Risk management
• Strategic planning

As a Board of Director member at Skills for Change, you will be vital in providing strategic oversight and governance to support the organization's mission and vision.

The board and management team have recently completed a one-year process to develop an exciting new strategic plan, and new board members will have the opportunity to contribute to the governance of this exceptional organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide strategic guidance : Contribute to the development and implementation of the organization's strategic plan and ensure alignment with its mission, vision, and values.
• Financial oversight : Review and approve the annual budget, monitor financial performance, and ensure appropriate financial controls and accountability.
• Advocacy and community engagement : Act as an ambassador for the organization, advocate for the rights and needs of immigrants, refugees, and underserved groups, and actively engage with stakeholders.
• Governance and risk management : Ensure the organization operates in compliance with legal and ethical standards, oversees risk management practices, and supports the evaluation of the organization's performance.
• Collaboration with management : Collaborate with the executive director and management team, offering guidance and support while respecting the boundaries between governance and management functions.
• Committee participation : Serve on board committees as required, bringing relevant expertise to committee discussions and activities.
• Fundraising support : Support the organization's fundraising efforts by leveraging personal networks, contributing, and participating in fundraising events.

QUALIFICATION :

• Professional experience : Demonstrated expertise in accounting, finance, law, administration, policy, legal (lawyer), or advocacy, with a focus on supporting immigrant and refugee communities.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion : Strong belief in the value of diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to promoting equitable opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds.
• Board experience : Previous experience serving on a board of directors or advisory board is highly desirable.
• Communication skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and strategic thinking : Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities to contribute to the organization's long-term planning and decision-making processes.
• Time commitment : Availability to attend regular board meetings (approximately 6 per year) and participate in committee meetings and organizational events.

PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO : [email protected]

Skills for Change provides learning and training opportunities for immigrants, refugees and equity-seeking groups to access and fully participate in the workplace and wider community persons with disabilities newcomers to Canada (including refugees) Indigenous peoples members of a visible minority children or youth seniors to the LGBTQ2 community.

Skills for Change offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in each stage of the recruitment process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

This document is available in alternate format on request.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.