Description

Responsibilities: As a valued Member of our Board, you will:

- Provide leadership by providing oversight in line with the values of Ecosource, and ensure that these are reflected in programs, services, and their delivery

- As part of the Board, conduct a periodic review the ED's performance in achieving strategic goals

- Support the implementation of Ecosource’s anti-racism/anti-oppression action plan and contribute to the ongoing identification of actions to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and our work in the community

- Be involved in planning, prioritizing, and goal setting, to respond creatively to the ongoing challenges of meeting the increased needs of a growing community

- Ensure that the highest standards of good governance and fiscal responsibility are maintained

- Be an advocate on behalf of Ecosource within our community at events by speaking to politicians, funders, community audiences, and other stakeholders

- Provide oversight on HR best practices to the Board in order to meet Ecosource’s short and long-term HR objectives

- Commit to developing fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relations, organizing, and promoting special events, and/or approaching individuals, businesses, schools, and service clubs for financial and in-kind support.

Interested volunteers who believe that they meet the 'Postion Qualifications' (see below) are INVITED to apply for this leadership opportunity DURING the COVID-19 Emergency. Your application will be initially responded to by way of email/telephone and/or 'virtual' acknowledgement. Volunteer MBC clients (with 'profiles' in its Referral System) should upload resumes to their 'profiles', then click the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below), while following other application requirements (see below for detailed instructions). Thank you!

Qualifications

• Applicants resident in Mississauga, with experience in Human Resources Management and Fundraising will be preferred
• You demonstrate an interest in, passion for, and/or sufficient knowledge and experience about environmental and sustainability issues, especially in Mississauga
• Experience in volunteer leadership 'roles' is an asset
• Strong communication, inter-personal, and team management skills, plus a 'results-oriented' approach
• You are committed to 'diversity and inclusiveness' in your community, plus you are aware of anti-racism/anti-oppression initiatives
• You bring to Ecosource proven Leadership, Integrity, Reliability, and Accountability, with a Firm Commitment to serve the required minimum 2-year term
• Your professionalism incorporates critical thinking, a high degree of organization, and an appreciation of effective strategic planning/implementation
  
  In alignment with our organizational value of inclusivity, it is our aim to have a Board which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others.
  
  Our APPLICATION process requires that you submit a resume and cover letter by email (Subject line: 'Application for Board Membership', to '[email protected]'). Within your cover letter, please respond to the following question in 200 words or less:
  
  In your opinion, how can you, as an experienced professional in your field, collaborate with Ecosource, a non-profit, to achieve the organization’s vision and mission? (Prior to responding to this question, you may wish to visit our website: www.ecosource.ca)
  
  Please note: Ecosource will acknowledge receipt of all applications made through Volunteer MBC's Referral System, as part of the process (see 'DESCRIPTION', above), but only those whom we determine should move forward will be contacted further.

Training

Nominees to the Board will be invited to observe a few Board meetings and learn more about the organization before any commitment by either party is required. New Board members will be oriented by current Board members, Executive Director, management team, and other organizational resources. In addition, resources are allocated for Board member development throughout the year.