Job Posting

Board of Directors (Committee Members)

Volunteer Positions (seeking 4 individuals for BOD Committee work)

Responsibility of this Position

Alzheimer Society Peel (ASP) is a registered Health Charity that was established in 1983 to support those whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related Dementia. ASP provides Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow through a variety of services. Alzheimer Society Peel-Website

The Board of Directors is responsible for the organization’s overall performance in fulfilling its regulatory mandate, as well as realizing its mission and achieving its goals as outlined in its strategic plan. Currently we are looking for 4 individuals to join the sub committees of the Board of Directors. Open positions are available on the Audit and Investment Committee, the Quality Committee, and the Policy Committee. The intent is to have individuals who fill these positions for the remainder of the 2025/2026 fiscal year until the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June, at which time new board members will be selected for the 2026/2027 fiscal year from the 4 newest committee members.

Duties and Responsibilities

Every member of the Board of Directors, including the Board’s Officers and Committee Members, are expected to fulfil the following:

• Actively prepare for and participate in committee meetings, contributing informed insight and constructive dialogue.
• Provide strategic advice and support to inform sound governance and decision-making by the Board.
• Comply with the Society’s By-Laws, Board policies, and the Terms of Reference governing each committee and the work that they do.
• Participate in the review and approval of the Society’s budget and assist in monitoring the organization’s financial performance.
• Contribute to the work of the Board through active service on committees and sub-committees, as required.

Requirements

On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Nominating Committee conducts an annual skills audit of its Board of Directors against specific capabilities and experience. Based on this assessment, the Nominating Committee is looking for a diverse candidate whose specific skills and experiences best meet the needs for the following areas:

For Audit and Investment Committee - Financial Expertise:

• Hold a current CPA designation or equivalent experience, in order to assist the Audit and Investment Committee in fulfilling its mandate.
  
  • Has held a senior financial role in an organization preferably with an accounting designation
  • Fully comfortable with the financial statements (income, balance sheets, cash flows), budgets, financial projections/forecasts, financing options and investment decisions-making of the chapter and the implications of their results for growth and future success
  • Takes a business perspective of the organization, and sees the big picture
  • Anticipates the financial impact of trends on the organization and its customers
  • Devises multiple, linked actions which position the organization for ongoing growth and financial viability
  • Recognizes the need to disinvest in a situation, has insight and appreciation of stakeholder needs, priorities, goals, competitive advantage, and seeing that all controllable factors support customer service, profitability, and growth objectives

For Quality Committee

• Commitment to Quality & Accountability
  A genuine interest in service excellence, outcomes, and continuous improvement in health or social services.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking Skills
  Ability to review reports, data, and performance indicators, ask thoughtful questions, and identify trends, risks, or opportunities for improvement.
• Understanding of Governance or Quality Frameworks
  Experience or familiarity with quality improvement, accreditation standards (e.g., CARF, Accreditation Canada, Canadian Council for Accreditation, ISO 9000), risk management, or evaluation processes is an asset.
• Collaborative & Respectful Approach
  Ability to work effectively with staff, board members, and other volunteers in a constructive, solutions-focused manner.
• Clear Communication Skills
  Ability to participate in meaningful discussion, provide feedback, and contribute to committee deliberations in a respectful and concise way.

For Policy Committee

• Strong Governance Mindset
  Ability to think at a strategic and policy level, with a clear understanding of the distinction between governance and management.
• Interest in Policy & Accountability
  Genuine interest in developing, reviewing, and improving governance policies that support effective oversight, ethical decision-making, and organizational sustainability.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking Skills
  Ability to review policies thoughtfully, identify gaps or risks, and recommend clear, practical improvements.
• Understanding of Legal, Regulatory, or Best Practices (Asset)
  Familiarity with nonprofit governance, health legislation, compliance, accreditation standards, or risk management is an asset.
• Clear Communication Skills
  Ability to articulate ideas, ask constructive questions, and contribute to policy discussions in a respectful and concise manner.
• Reliability & Preparedness
  Willingness to review materials in advance, attend meetings consistently, and contribute meaningfully to committee work.

In addition to these requirements, the candidate must also meet the following criterion:

• Knowledge of the field in which the organization operates
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and strategic direction(s)
• Availability of time to devote to committee duties
• Reside or work within the Province of Ontario
• Be at least 18 years old
• Not have been found under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 or under the Mental Health Act to be incapable of managing property
• Not have the status of bankrupt
• Have no conflict of interest to serve as a Director or have agreed to remove any such conflict of interest before assuming role
• Demonstrated experience in governance and/or a high-level advisory/leadership role

Time Commitment

The Audit and Investment Committee meet monthly with a break in July and August (10 times a year) while the other committees each meet 5-6 times per year. Directors should be able to commit 15-20 hours per year to satisfy the responsibilities of a Committee Member.

Remuneration and Expenses

Directors do not receive remuneration to participate in ASP’s Board or committees.