APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Children’s Aid Society of Algoma is a child protection agency authorized under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act to promote the best interests, protection and well-being of children. Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, the Society provides a wide range of services including investigations of protection concerns, supports to children and families, kinship, foster care and adoption.
We are seeking individuals to fill vacancies on our volunteer Board of Directors. Board members should be willing to:
• Actively support the mission, vision and values of the Children’s Aid Society of Algoma;
• Regularly attend Board and committee meetings, prepare for Board deliberations, and provide meaningful contributions to matters of Board purview.
We are specifically seeking new members with experience in Finance, Legal, Law Enforcement and Governance.
The Society is committed to supporting and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization and the communities we serve. As such, we are expressly interested in receiving applications from individuals from historically underrepresented communities, including Indigenous peoples, persons from racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and persons from 2SLGBTQ+ groups. Candidates representing the District are also encouraged.
If you are a member of an underrepresented group and you wish to self-identify in your submission, please note that this information is confidential and will only be used to inform the application process.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process.
Candidates are asked to forward a resume and cover letter to [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
