VOLUNTEER BOARD DIRECTOR

at  Nucleus Independent Living

Volunteer Board Director, Nucleus Independent Living
If you are seeking a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the advancement, innovation, and ongoing care delivery of vulnerable, complex seniors and adults living with permanent physical disabilities in this community, we invite you to apply to become a member of our Board. Leverage your diverse background, experience, and expertise in new and exciting ways by contributing to Nucleus’ ongoing growth and development.

We are seeking a volunteer Board Member with 3-5 years of experience working with or on a not-for-profit governing Board and with governance expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Government relations, public relations
• Digital information technology, privacy
• Fundraising

This volunteer opportunity plays an instrumental role in guiding the future of an organization recognized as a leader among community-based health organizations in Ontario. Join a Board committed to applying governance best practice as we strive to meet the health needs of people in the community, expand organizational capacity, achieve sustainable growth, and actively engage in Ontario’s healthcare transformation agenda.

OUR ORGANIZATION

Nucleus is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. We serve vulnerable, complex older adults in their homes as well as adults with physical disabilities in the Mississauga-Halton geographic region and have two satellite, Supportive Housing buildings in West Toronto.
Our workforce of talented, compassionate, and credentialled personal support workers (PSWs) provide in home care programs, such as supports for daily living, which entails a 24-hour hospital transition program, attendant services in the home, school, work, and supportive housing environments. Nucleus provides leadership for two regional programs, both unique in Ontario – Central Registry, and the Regional Learning Centre, where we support the coordinated access, intake, and eligibility for a network of local health providers across a variety of programs, including the Caregiver Respite Strategy, Food Security, and Hospital Transition programs.
Our organization is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), most recently in 2022 for three years. Our service delivery models have been recognized locally, provincially, and federally. We have two Minister’s Medals, two 3M National Awards and regional awards for quality.
Nucleus is skilfully governed by a highly motivated and talented group of 11 Board of Directors that oversees a budget of about $19M, which has grown by 30% in the last two years. Nucleus is fully funded by Ontario Health. Nucleus will be undertaking its multi-year strategic planning process in 2023.
Our Board meets a minimum of six (6) times per year and meetings are normally held at our head office in Oakville. Commitment to regularly attend meetings and participate in committee work is required.
Nucleus is committed to creating equal opportunities for all and we strongly encourage individuals from equity-seeking groups to apply. Accommodations are available upon request.
You can learn more about Nucleus through our Annual Reports: 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2023/24.
Interested applicants are asked to forward their cover letter and resume to Senior Manager, People, Talent Management and Culture at: peopleandculture@nucleusonline.ca

Please refer the Job description for details