Director, Board of Directors (3 Volunteer Positions)

Are you passionate about social equity, housing justice, and community health? Are you a values-driven leader looking to contribute your skills to a growing organization making a meaningful impact in Toronto?

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is seeking three volunteer board members to join our governance team: one Board Treasurer and two Board Members-at-Large.

About CONC

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is a dynamic and rapidly growing non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, and systemic barriers. We support vulnerable populations and marginalized community members, including , Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, newcomers and refugees, through a wide range of services such as emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing units, warming centres, settlement services, children and youth programs, employment readiness supports, harm reduction services, meal programs, community drop-ins, a community centre, and community development initiatives.

Our operations include more than 250 shelter beds across six locations in Toronto’s west end. With over 200 employees and an annual budget and asset base exceeding $17 million, CONC is a key part of the city’s social infrastructure.

At CONC we believe that effective board leadership and strong board governance includes both professional skills and a deep understanding of the real-world impacts of homelessness, poverty, and systemic barriers. We especially value a diversity of perspectives, including those with lived or frontline experience in the social services sector and those with leadership experience in fields like board governance, finance, or community work.

We are committed to fostering inclusive leadership that is informed, collaborative, and action-oriented in advancing dignity, fairness, and better outcomes for the people we serve.

Why Join the CONC Board?

Help steward the strategic direction, financial oversight, and long-term sustainability of a fast-growing non-profit

Contribute to governance decisions that support housing justice, harm reduction, and social equity in Toronto

Ensure that programs and policies are grounded in community needs and guided by anti-oppression and inclusion

Collaborate with a dedicated group of board and staff members committed to responsible leadership

Apply your expertise to support oversight, risk management, and strategic planning

Gain meaningful experience in non-profit governance and deepen your understanding of grassroots service delivery

Expand your professional network alongside civic-minded peers and community advocates

Play a key role in advancing CONC’s mission to improve the lives of people facing poverty, homelessness, and systemic barriers

Board Roles Available

1) Treasurer

As Treasurer, you will play a vital leadership role in stewarding CONC’s financial health and sustainability. You will provide oversight on financial reporting, compliance, audit processes, and risk management. The Treasurer chairs the Finance Committee and leads the annual board budget meeting.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA or equivalent designation

Experience in non-profit or public sector financial management

Familiarity with audits, funder compliance, and financial strategy

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Prior experience on a finance or audit committee (preferred)

Commitment:

3-year term (renewable)

Monthly board meetings and regular Finance Committee meetings

Estimated 8–10 hours/month

2). Two (2) Members-at-Large

As a general board member, you will help guide CONC’s strategic direction, governance, and community representation. All board members serve on at least one committee and support fundraising, advocacy, or outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of non-profit governance, social services, or community development

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Lived or professional experience in housing, health, social equity, or harm reduction (asset)

Skills in fundraising, legal, HR, IT, or real estate (asset)

Commitment:

3-year term (renewable)

Monthly board meetings plus committee participation

Estimated 6–8 hours/month

CONC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive board that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals who bring a range of lived, professional, or community-based experiences, including those who identify as part of equity-deserving groups such as Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and disabled communities, or who have experienced social or economic barriers.

Accessibility and Accommodations

CONC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, as required under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation, please indicate this in your application or contact us directly to make arrangements.

Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that the land on which we operate is the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This land is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Apply by email
To apply for this role, please send your resume and cover letter to nominationscommittee@conc.ca