Volunteer Board Member
About The Position
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is seeking to recruit three or more volunteer members to join its Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, you will contribute to the effective and ethical governance of Yee Hong and provide strategic leadership to support the organization’s continued growth and impact. Yee Hong is one of Canada’s leading not-for-profit seniors care organizations, dedicated to helping seniors live with dignity by delivering quality of care and quality of life in every setting. For nearly four decades, Yee Hong has provided culturally appropriate and responsive care across the Greater Toronto Area, operating 805 long-term care beds with an additional 224 beds in a new home, the Ng Siu Chan Centre, opening by the end of 2026, a 308-unit seniors residence, and a 10-bed hospice. The organization also supports seniors through 639 units of community-based housing and delivers more than 22 home and community programs across its campuses and community locations. With more than 1,500 staff and 700 volunteers, Yee Hong is guided by its values of We Care, We Collaborate, and We Commit, and is committed to a culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Strong governance experience and demonstrated leadership in complex organizations
- Senior executive experience, ideally in multi-site or multi-sector environments
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Exposure to the public sector—particularly health care, social services, or seniors care—is an asset
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse communities
Nice To Haves
- Partnership Development and Revenue Growth
- Cybersecurity and information technology
- Innovation and digital transformation
- Real estate development and capital projects
- Legal and regulatory
- Marketing, communications, and public relations
- Safety, quality, and performance management
- Education and research
- Government relations
- Human resources and labour relations
- Corporate finance, investment, and financial management
- Insurance and risk management
- Seniors care continuum (long-term care, seniors housing, community services)
- Strategic planning and organizational transformation
Responsibilities
- Approving the strategic plan and overseeing execution of the annual operating plan
- Supporting CEO evaluation, development, and succession planning
- Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive, person-centred care
- Overseeing financial sustainability and organizational performance
- Identifying and managing enterprise risks and ensuring appropriate governance controls
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Multi-employer pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Ongoing learning and development
- Employee education assistance program
- Award winning corporate culture
- Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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