Vice Chair

Vice Chair Board Support | Strategic Initiatives | Leadership Succession About the Foundation The Enabled Humanity & Peace Foundation is a mission-driven nonprofit advancing human dignity, inclusive economic participation, and equitable opportunity within the modern workforce. By addressing structural barriers, the Foundation creates pathways for people with disabilities and marginalized communities to access the training and employment they need to thrive. The Foundation operates flagship initiatives including Enable Canada and Nothing Without Us, and is working toward a 2026 goal of delivering free future-of-work and digital skills training to 100,000 individuals with disabilities. It is currently headquartered in North America with growing international ambitions. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those with lived experience of disability to apply. Role Overview The Vice Chair supports the Board Chair in all governance responsibilities and plays a lead role in advancing key strategic initiatives of the Enabled Humanity & Peace Foundation. This volunteer leader steps in to chair meetings and represent the Foundation in the Chair's absence, while also driving cross-cutting projects that require sustained board engagement. The Vice Chair is typically positioned as the Chair-in-waiting and contributes to a healthy leadership pipeline for the organization. Position Details Position Type: Volunteer — Unpaid Term Length: 2 years (renewable once) Time Commitment: Approximately 6–10 hours per month Reports To: Board Chair Works Closely With: Board Chair, Executive Director, and all Board Directors Key Responsibilities Support the Board Chair in fulfilling governance, strategic, and representational duties. Preside over board meetings, committees, and public engagements in the Chair's absence. Lead or co-lead designated strategic initiatives, including the Foundation's 2026 goals and program expansion planning. Collaborate with committee chairs to ensure board committees are functioning effectively and reporting appropriately. Assist in the cultivation of new board members, partners, and stakeholders aligned with the Foundation's values. Provide continuity of leadership through active engagement in succession planning and onboarding processes. Liaise between the board and the Executive Director on time-sensitive matters when the Chair is unavailable. Contribute to the Foundation's public profile through speaking engagements, events, and stakeholder communications. Qualifications and Experience Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, project management, or governance within the nonprofit, public, or private sector. Strong understanding of the Foundation's mission areas, including disability inclusion, workforce development, and community engagement. Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to step into leadership roles with confidence and composure. Aspiration to grow into the Board Chair role, with an openness to mentorship and governance development. Experience working with underrepresented communities; lived experience with disability is a valued asset. Familiarity with Canadian charitable sector regulations and nonprofit governance expectations. What We Offer Meaningful leadership development within a growing national and internationally minded nonprofit. Direct exposure to high-impact work including the Enable Canada initiative and the Nothing Without Us platform. A collegial and values-aligned board environment with senior mentorship from the Chair. Opportunities to represent the Foundation at sector events, policy tables, and community forums.

The Vice Chair supports the Board Chair in governance duties and leads key strategic initiatives to advance the Foundation's goals. They preside over meetings in the Chair's absence and contribute to leadership succession planning.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience in organizational leadership or governance within the nonprofit, public, or private sectors. Knowledge of disability inclusion and familiarity with Canadian charitable sector regulations are highly valued.

• Leadership Development • Senior Mentorship • Networking Opportunities

• CommunicationPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Organizational Leadership
• Project Management
• Nonprofit Governance
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Public Speaking
• Succession Planning
• Disability Inclusion
• Workforce Development
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Board Management

• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Administrative

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Executive

Application method

Direct apply is available