Board director (volunteer-not paid)

Job summary

Provide strategic oversight, help set organizational priorities, and ensure the organization’s work aligns with its mission. Review financial and operational reports, contribute to governance and policy development, and support partnerships, fundraising, community advocacy, and long-term planning.

Job details

Company Description Amicus Health Access Initiative for Ontarians is a non-profit organization focused on dramatically reducing wait times for medical diagnostic imaging, such as ultrasound. Role Description The Board Director role is a volunteer, on-line position based in Ottawa, ON. Board Directors provide strategic oversight for the organization, helping to set vision, approve priorities, and ensure alignment with the non-profit mission of improving access to diagnostic imaging and integrated healthcare services. In this role, individuals participate in regular board meetings, review financial and operational reports, contribute to policy development, and support governance, risk management, and compliance. Board Directors collaborate with fellow board members and leadership to guide community partnerships, fundraising strategies, and student support initiatives. This position also involves advocating for the organization in the community, offering guidance on sustainability, and supporting long-term planning for the health services hub. Qualifications Must be current resident of Ontario, Canada Must have valid permission to work in Canada Must be able to attend the monthly meetings and check daily messages Experience in governance, strategic planning, and non-profit leadership, with the ability to provide oversight and direction at the board level. Knowledge of healthcare systems, diagnostic imaging, or public health, or a strong interest in improving access to healthcare services. Skills in financial literacy, budgeting, or resource stewardship to help review and guide non-profit financial decisions. Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities to work effectively with board members, staff, and community stakeholders. Background in community engagement, advocacy, fundraising, or partnership development is highly beneficial. Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and patient-centered care, with an understanding of diverse community needs. Prior board or committee experience, or leadership experience in a relevant sector, is an asset but not required. Ability to attend regular on-site board meetings in Ottawa, ON and dedicate sufficient time for meeting preparation and committee work.

What you’ll do

Provide strategic oversight, help set organizational priorities, and ensure the organization’s work aligns with its mission. Review financial and operational reports, contribute to governance and policy development, and support partnerships, fundraising, community advocacy, and long-term planning.

Requirements

Applicants must reside in Ontario, have valid permission to work in Canada, attend monthly meetings, and check messages daily. Relevant governance or leadership experience, healthcare interest or knowledge, financial literacy, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to equity and patient-centered care are sought; prior board experience is an asset but not required.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Governance
• Strategic Planning
• Non-Profit Leadership
• Financial Literacy
• Budgeting
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Policy Development
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Community Engagement
• Advocacy
• Fundraising
• Partnership Development
• Equity And Inclusion

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Social Services