Member of the Board of Directors (Volunteer)

Number of Openings: 1

About Us:

Links2Care - Community Social Service Programs Website:www.links2care.ca

Links2Care is a non-profit, community service organization providing a better quality of life through care, support and connection for seniors and adults with disabilities, children and families, and people of all ages in need in Halton, Mississauga, and South Etobicoke.

Links2Care is proud to be a Great Place to Work® (Certified 2025-2026) and to have won 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Canada, based on employee feedback about their workplace experience. We also received CARF accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to quality services, accountability, and sound financial stewardship. At Links2Care, we foster a supportive, collaborative environment for employees, clients, and the community.

Our vision is to create "A community that is cared for, always," and we live our values of Respect, Equity, Integrity, Dedication, and Innovation every day. Join us in making a meaningful impact!

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our Board of Directors. Board members share a keen interest in the well-being and successful performance of the Links2Care social service programs. To ensure diversity and representation, the successful candidates should reside in one of the communities served by Links2Care. If helping others and giving back to the community by serving on our volunteer Board resonates with you, then we would like to hear from you!

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience:

- Background/experience/expertise in one of the following areas:

- Board experience

- Experience in social services and/or public advocacy

- Health policy or health care professions

- Previous not-for-profit and/or board experience is an asset

- Fundraising, government relations and collaborative and integrated service delivery initiatives

-Early Childhood

-Legal

Skills and Competencies:

- Demonstrated leadership skills in their area of expertise

- Ability to operate with integrity and professionalism.

- Possessing the following Core Competencies: Reliability, Critical Thinking, Risk Management, Effective Communication Skills, Strategic Planning and Detail Oriented.

Duties and Expectations of L2C Board Member:

- Commitment to a 3-year term.

- Understand and support the principles of fiduciary responsibility of Board of Directors.

- Participate in setting and monitoring L2C’s strategic directions and policies.

- Attend all Board meetings (hybrid of in-person and online for 9 x 2 hours meetings per year in the evenings, usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month except in July, August and December); commit to membership on at least 1 Board committee; prepare well for meetings and discussions.

Application Process:

If this leadership role interests you, we would like to hear from you. Please submit a letter of interest and your resume for consideration to: boardrecruitment@links2care.ca Kindly note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation:

Links2Care is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact our Human Resources Department at 905-844-0252 ext. 130.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 36 months

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Board of Directors: 1 year (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakville, ON L6H 0H2