Board Member

Job summary

Company Description CMHA Simcoe County is a leading community-based mental health agency dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges, including problem gambling, across Simcoe County. The organization offers a broad range of community services, including social, educational, vocational, rehabilitation, specialized, and internal programs that promote choice and recovery. CMHA Simcoe County strives to provide inclusive, accessible care that respects the dignity, autonomy, and diverse needs of all community members. The agency serves people of all race…

Job details

Company Description CMHA Simcoe County is a leading community-based mental health agency dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges, including problem gambling, across Simcoe County. The organization offers a broad range of community services, including social, educational, vocational, rehabilitation, specialized, and internal programs that promote choice and recovery. CMHA Simcoe County strives to provide inclusive, accessible care that respects the dignity, autonomy, and diverse needs of all community members. The agency serves people of all races, cultures, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages, fostering a welcoming and affirming environment. Board members join a mission-driven organization focused on improving mental health outcomes and strengthening community well-being. Role Description The Board Member role is a volunteer, on-site position located in Barrie, ON. Board Members provide strategic leadership, governance, and oversight to ensure CMHA Simcoe County fulfills its mission and operates in alignment with its values and legal responsibilities. Day-to-day responsibilities include attending regular board and committee meetings, reviewing organizational performance and financial reports, and contributing to policy development and strategic planning. Board Members collaborate with fellow directors and senior leadership to support risk management, resource stewardship, and organizational accountability. The role also involves representing CMHA Simcoe County in the community, championing mental health and addiction services, and supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. Qualifications Ability to provide strategic oversight, governance, and policy guidance, with experience in board or committee work considered an asset. Strong understanding of financial stewardship, including budgeting, financial statements, and risk management, or a willingness to develop these skills. Background or interest in mental health, addictions, social services, public health, or community-based organizations. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the ability to work respectfully with people of diverse identities and lived experiences. Effective communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to listen, ask questions, and make informed decisions. High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality and organizational accountability. Availability to attend regular board meetings, participate in committee work, and engage in orientation and ongoing learning. Relevant professional or lived experience in areas such as law, finance, governance, clinical practice, human resources, fundraising, or community advocacy is an asset.

What you’ll do

Board Members provide strategic leadership, governance, and oversight to ensure CMHA Simcoe County fulfills its mission. Responsibilities include attending meetings, reviewing performance reports, and contributing to policy development.

Requirements

Candidates should have the ability to provide strategic oversight and governance, with experience in board work considered an asset. A strong understanding of financial stewardship and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are also important.

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Effective communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic Oversight
• Governance
• Policy Guidance
• Financial Stewardship
• Risk Management
• Mental Health
• Addictions
• Social Services
• Public Health
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Ethical Standards
• Sound Judgment
• Confidentiality
• Organizational Accountability