Board Member for specialty legal clinic that supports Ontario's small landlord community

LSHC is seeking a board member with knowledge and expertise in the area human resource management, including experience or familiarity with the following:

• Board recruitment, including interviews, skill assessment and recommendations;
• Development of an orientation process for new board members and ongoing training and development for sitting board members utilizing pre-existing training material;
• Participate in the review of human resource policies and procedures including administration manual; personnel policies; job descriptions; supervision policy; employee performance appraisal; etc.
• Participate in the development of Strategic and Operational Plans;
• Manage quality assurance objectives related to Board performance and lead regular self-evaluation and assessments of meeting productivity and performance; and
• Monitor and analyze client service measures and feedback and recommendations for improvement.

The ideal candidate would be positive, energetic and able to work cooperatively as part of a team. It would be an asset for candidates to have experience with non-profit or community-based organizations and a stake or connection to the residential rental business in Ontario.

The 10-member Board of Directors contributes vision to the strategic management of the organization, and is responsible for governance, policy, and performance measurement. It is comprised of individuals who have taken an interest in the organization and bring a variety of competencies and experience to create a well-rounded governance team. All have a stake or strong interest in the rental business and are familiar with the services provided by LSHC.  Board members serve a two year term; are expected to attend and participate fully in monthly meetings; and serve on at least one committee. Directors should be prepared to contribute a minimum of five hours per month.

Please send us your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!