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Join Mission Services of Hamilton's Board of Directors and help guide a mission-driven organization dedicated to restoring hope and empowering individuals through compassionate community services
Mission Services of Hamilton's mission is to restore hope and empower people to find their way forward. Guided by our values of Dignity, Innovation, Compassion and Excellence, we are committed to building a resilient and healthy community that is compassionate, equitable, and hopeful. To help realize this vision, we provide vital programs and services in a caring and dignified manner to everyone who reaches out for support.
Mission Services is seeking volunteer Board members who are passionate about community impact and strong organizational leadership. This is an opportunity to help guide a respected and mission-driven organization while contributing to its long-term success and sustainability. We welcome candidates whose skills, experiences, and perspectives strengthen effective governance and strategic decision-making. Recruitment priorities may include experience or understanding of governance, finance, legal, human resources, risk management, community systems, fund development, addictions and mental health, domestic and intimate partner violence, food insecurity and homelessness.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Board members play an important role in helping Mission Services strengthen its impact and respond to the evolving needs of the community.
The Board of Directors provides governance leadership, strategic oversight, and stewardship to support Mission Services in achieving its mission and long-term goals. Through informed decision-making and effective governance, Board members help ensure the organization remains accountable, sustainable, and responsive to community needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare for and attend Board meetings.
Work as a team member and support Board decisions once made.
Review, clarify and amend the mission and objectives of the organization as required.
Develop, amend and approve By-Laws and governing policies.
Monitor the performance of the organization.
Keep informed about community issues relevant to the work of Mission Services.
Participate in the recruitment of new Board members.
Participate in Board Committees.
Participate in strategic planning processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of community services, including addictions, mental health, housing, poverty and violence against women.
Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision and values.
Availability to meet Board and committee time commitments.
Openness to learning.
Value and support the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
REQUIRED CHECKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
If elected or appointed, Board members are required to apply for a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check within thirty (30) days and provide documentation as soon as possible following election/appointment.
Board members are required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement and review/sign the Code of Conduct.
TERM: Three (3) year term to a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms, subject to applicable By-Laws.
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Erika Morton - Board Chair boardchair@mission-services.com
This position will remain posted until filled
At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees, and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.
We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness, mental health difficulties and addictions.
Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.
We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process.
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