SASC is currently looking for board members with diverse life experiences and identities to fill current vacancies. We are particularly interested in individuals who can bring the following skills or expertise to our board table:
- Human resources
- Finance
- Fundraising
- Prior experience with SASC as employee/volunteer
SASC invites applicants who possess any of the above skills or experience, and who have an interest in the mission of SASC to apply. Diversifying the Board to ensure that it is reflective of the different communities that SASC serves will be given special consideration.
To apply, please send your resume and a 1 page motivation letter outlining your interest in SASC and the relevant skills, qualifications and experiences to the Nomination Committee Chair at nominationcommittee@sascottawa.com with the subject line ‘SASC BOARD APPLICATION_applicant’s last name’.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until May 31, 2025.
Responsibilities Include:
Contribute consistently and meaningfully to the effective performance of the Board by:
- Preparing for and attending at least six Board Meetings per year
- Understanding the role of the Board and of SASC Management
- Demonstrating commitment to SASC’s organizational values
- Applying skills, knowledge and creativity
- Working candidly, collaboratively, respectfully and efficiently with colleagues
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Supporting Board decisions once they are made
- Respecting fiduciary obligations, which means:
- Acting honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the corporation; and,
- Exercising the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances.
- Participating actively on at least one Board Committee (Nominating Committee, Policy Committee, Finance Committee)
Qualifications:
- Demonstration of commitment to, and support for, survivor-directed support services and/or ending gender-based violence
- Commitment to exercise accountability to the membership of SASC
- Commitment to carry out all work associated with SASC in anti-oppressive framework
- Commitment to participate in SASC-led anti-oppression board governance training
- Term length for each Board Member is 3 years, renewable 2 times, to a maximum length of service of 9 years
