Member of Board of Directors

About Appropriate Housing Matters Inc. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise committed to retaining and growing affordable, socially responsible, and appropriate homes in our region. We deliver, with pride, a variety of housing options where people want to live, that are well-maintained, well-run, and safe. We raise the standard of what is considered "affordable" and ensure that our tenants and residents live in appropriate housing. Vision "To deliver safe, well-managed, appropriate housing for all." Mission To provide safe, appropriate and well-managed homes, providing expertise and services while delivering growth in the affordable & social housing market. Board Responsibilities The Board leads Appropriate Housing Matters in fulfilling its mission and deepening Appropriate Housing Matter's impact in the community by setting strategy and generating the resources to achieve that strategy. It is the overall responsibility of the Board to ensure that Appropriate Housing Matters meets its obligations on an ongoing basis and operates reliably and safely by: • Working within the various current legislations, articles of incorporation, and by-laws. • Participating in the democratic structure of the Non-Profit Organization (including • Creating, discussing, and voting on proposals and assisting in policy-forming). • Exercising all the Board powers that can be legally exercised between General meetings and Board of Director meetings; and, • Working within budgets approved by the Board Time Commitment 6 in-person meetings per year; virtual meetings anticipated 6 per year—approximately one board meeting per month. Experience/Skillset • Demonstrated interest in affordable housing • Mental health • Government/government relations • Social Work • Risk management/insurance • Legal • Accounting • HR • Housing development • Equity, diversity, and inclusion Benefits of Volunteerism • gain valuable experience • community engagement • sense of purpose and fulfillment Board Directors who are active with the Appropriate Housing Matters Inc. Board for a minimum of 10 calendar months within a fiscal year and have participated in no less than 90% of meetings scheduled are entitled to an honorarium benefit. Travel and accommodation costs will also be reimbursed/covered by the organization. Thank you for your application. We will reach out to applicants based on their alignment with our needs and values. The Board will review applications September 2026.

The Board leads the organization by setting strategy, generating resources, and ensuring all legal and budgetary obligations are met. Members participate in democratic structures, vote on proposals, and assist in policy formation.

Candidates should demonstrate an interest in affordable housing and possess expertise in areas such as legal, accounting, HR, or social work. The role requires commitment to attending monthly meetings and working within the organization's bylaws.

• Honorarium benefit for active directors • Travel reimbursement • Accommodation reimbursement

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Affordable Housing
• Mental Health
• Government Relations
• Social Work
• Risk Management
• Insurance
• Legal
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Housing Development
• Equity
• Diversity
• Inclusion
• Strategic Planning
• Policy Formation
• Budget Management

• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

18 janv. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Executive

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte