Our Board of Directors is a volunteer-based Governance Board comprised of professionals from varying industries including tech, government, corporate, post-secondary, and local entrepreneurs.
The role of the Board is to:
Develop the organization’s mission, mandate, vision and strategic direction, and goals
Complete yearly review of the strategic direction and goals
Establish and monitor governing policies and practices
Establish and monitor annual work plans and budgets providing a strong financial oversight
Provide effective governance to ensure organizational sustainability and resilience
Promote and support the Christmas Bureau mission, mandate and purpose
Who Should Apply? Candidates who can demonstrate their interest in:
Supporting the Christmas Bureau’s mission, mandate, values, and principles
Attend Board/Committee meetings, orientation, planning, and evaluation sessions
Actively promote and support the Christmas Bureau’s events and activities
Add ‘value’ to the Board’s deliberations and decisions
Diverse knowledge and cultural understanding of marginalized communities
Time for all Board duties and related activities (3-4 hours per month)
Please note, this is an unpaidvolunteer role. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Your application package should be addressed to Tracey Chandler and submitted via email to [email protected].
Communications Committee Member
The Communications Committee is a committee that provides strategic advice and counsel, leverage industry experience, and networks to support the communications and marketing strategies of the Christmas Bureau. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors,the committee members:
Support the development of the marketing and communication framework of the Christmas Bureau Strategic Plan
Support the development of a marketing and communication yearly plan
Vetting key messages for use across channels
Provide recommendations, analysis of market and donor research, creative direction, and communication strategies for industry positioning
Who Should Apply? Candidates who can demonstrate their interest in:
Supporting the Christmas Bureau’s mission, values, and guiding principles
Communications and marketing experience
Diverse knowledge and cultural understanding of marginalized communities
Time for all committee duties and related activities (3-4 hours per month), in addition to 8 hours of volunteer work within a calendar year
Please note, this is an unpaidvolunteer role. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Your application package should be addressed to Tracey Chandler and submitted via email to [email protected].
Human Resources Committee Member
The Human Resource Committee is a standing committee reporting to the Board. The Committee assists the Board to ensure organization continuity through human resource governance by:
Developing and revising the Executive Director job description and assisting with additional staff positions
Managing the recruitment of Board Members, Executive Members, and Committee Members
Development and training for Board and Committee Members
Reviewing and monitoring all Human Resource policies and procedures
Succession planning for Board Members, Executive Members, Committee Members, and Executive Director
Who Should Apply? Candidates who can demonstrate their interest in:
Supporting the Christmas Bureau’s mission, values, and purpose
Diverse knowledge and cultural understanding of marginalized communities
Time for all committee duties and related activities (3-4 hours per month), in addition to8 hours of volunteer work within a calendar year
Please note, this is an unpaidvolunteer role. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Your application package should be addressed to Tracey Chandler and submitted via email to [email protected].
Finance Committee Member
The Finance Committee is a standing committee reporting to the Board. Reporting via the Treasurer / Finance Committee Chair, the Committee assists the Board to manage the financial operations and oversee compliance requirements by:
Overseeing the development of the annual budget and three-year forecasts
Reviewing monthly financial statements and accounting practices
Finance and accounting experience - accounting experience will be given priority
Overseeing the preparation for the annual audit
Developing an investment strategy
Review, monitor, and develop all financial policies and procedures ensuring compliance with standard accounting practices and compliance requirements
Who Should Apply? Candidates who can demonstrate their interest in:
Supporting the Christmas Bureau’s mission, values, and guiding principles
Finance and accounting experience
Diverse knowledge and cultural understanding of marginalized communities
Time for all committee duties and related activities (3-4 hours per month), in addition to 8 hours of volunteer work within a calendar year
Please note, this is an unpaidvolunteer role. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Your application package should be addressed to Tracey Chandler and submitted via email to [email protected].