Board Member - Legal Experience (Guelph Nonprofit Housing Corporation)

Board Member - Legal Experience

(Guelph Nonprofit Housing Corporation)

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Position ID: V-GUE0147

Last Modified: 05 May 2022

Last Full Update: 05 May 2022

Opportunity Details

Contact

Sarah Moore, Property Management Clerk, Guelph Non Profit Housing Corporation; Phone: 519.766.1022 ext 4640; Fax: 519.837.6349; Email: sarahm@wellington.ca

Duties

As a member of a Board of 9 community volunteers, the Board member will attend monthly Board meetings that take place on the last Thursday of each month, as well as attend the Annual General Meeting which takes place in December of each year.
The Board of Directors is made up of 7 members who manage the affairs of the Corporation and are responsible for fundamental decisions concerning the development and management of social housing projects. Directors are appointed because of a demonstrated interest in the welfare of their fellow citizens and their community. Once appointed, the Director must act at all times in the interest of the Corporation and not in their personal interest or in the interests of a group with which they are associated.
Board Members will be responsible to:
- establish, evaluate and carry out the organization’s mission and strategic plan
- oversee and ensure the financial health of the organization
- ensure the organization has competent staff/management to carry out the day to day operations to meet the requirements of tenants, funders and legislation
- direct organizational operations, including policy development and risk management
- maintain effective relations with funders and the community at large.

We are currently accepting applications from individuals with experience in the legal field.

More Info Link

https://www.wellington.ca/en/social-services/hs-guelphnonprofithousing.aspx

Clients

Guelph Non-Profit Housing Corporation owns and manages 512 rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units and market rent units through the social housing programmes.

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+)

Areas of Interest

Board of Directors ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Human Resources / Interviewing ; Maintenance / Repair ; Poverty & Homelessness

Skills/Experience

Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Leadership ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Planning & Organizing ; Research ; Team Work ; Individuals may also have interest in social issues, capital repairs, sustainability, budgets

- Knowledge of, or experience in, affordable housing management, community based programs and/or housing development.
- Experience in marketing and communications, legal expertise, Board experience and volunteer experience.
- Knowledge and experience in the following areas is considered an asset: understanding the legal environment, advocacy and social
policy, human rights issues, human resources
- Tenants of GNPHC or the County of Wellington are not eligible to sit on the Board.
- Board members must reside in Guelph or have an invested interest in Guelph.

Commitment Length

Long Term (More than 1 year) - Board terms are 3 years

Interaction Level

Small Group - A group of approximately 11 people ; The meetings are held in person three times per year (April, July & December). They are held virtually otherwise.

Minimum Hours

3 / Month

Dates and Times

Thursday: Afternoon, Evening (Board meetings start at 5:00 pm)

As a member of a board of 7 community volunteers, the board member will attend monthly Board meetings that take place on the last Thursday of each month, as well as attend the Annual General Meeting which takes place in December of each year.
Tenants of GNPHC or the County of Wellington are not eligible to sit on the Board.

Seasons

Year Round

Accessibility

Partially Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Location

138 Wyndham St N, Guelph ON

Number of Positions

Guelph

1 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided

Transportation

Near public transit

Police Check

Not Required

Additional Requirements

Currently seeking a Director with knowledge of the legal system, especially in the area of housing, homelessness, the non-profit sector, and housing management

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