Pacific Community Resources Society Board of Directors – Expression of Interest

COVID-19 Support:

Virtual work:

Position description:

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) has a 35-year history of providing a breadth of quality, accredited social services across British Columbia, including: education, employment, housing, substance use, mental health, and youth and family support services. We are committed to the delivery of effective high-quality integrated community services which are people-centred, inclusive, collaborative, and evidence-based. PCRS continues to identify gaps in service and find solutions to address inequality and social justice for complex problems such as poverty, child abuse, mental health, substance misuse, violence and homelessness. We will remain strongly committed to our partnerships and collaborating with the communities we serve. Our agency mission is to see “everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities”.

The Board of Directors of Pacific Community Resources Society is currently seeking expressions of interest for 2 new community board members/directors.

The Board of Directors is legally responsible for all facets of the Society and the services offered by the Society. The Board will direct and inspire PCRS by strategic leadership and governance policies which emphasize outward vision and a focus on the future. In formulating long-term strategic goals and monitoring broad policies, the Board will encourage diversity of viewpoints and collective decision-making. The Board, as a whole, shall reflect a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and experience.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

PCRS fosters an environment that ensures a sense of belonging, dignity, and respect. We welcome applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and all abilities.

Qualifications:

Skills & Competencies

The specific competencies currently sought for Pacific Community Resources Society’s Board of Directors are as follows:

Business or Not for Profit operations
Interest in the mission driven work of the agency
Alignment with agency values of Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship and Well-being
Experience in the areas of real estate and development, education/research, information technology, housing operations and communications

Time Commitment

The Board of Directors meets on approximately every 6 weeks from September-June through a combination of tele/electronic communications and in-person meetings (in Vancouver and/or Surrey). We also host a board retreat every fall and an annual AGM. We ask board members for a 3-year commitment, which can be renewed up to a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms. During Covid-19 all meetings are by teleconference or video conference.

Volunteer skills:

Communications and Multimedia

Education

Business Development

Governance

Management, Capacity Building, Fundraising (Other)

Role is suitable for:

Adult

Additional Information:

Contact

For more information, please contact Ed Yee, chair of the Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors at ed.yee@blood.ca.

How to apply:

Please send your expression of interest and current CV/resume to our Nominations Committee by June 15th, 2020. In your expression of interest, please tell us a bit about yourself, why you would like to join as a Director, and what you hope to contribute and gain from being involved with PCRS. To learn more about us, please visit www.pcrs.ca.

Contact person:

Ed Yee, Chair of the Nominations Committee

Contact phone:

604-707-3412

Contact e-mail:

ed.yee@blood.ca

Volunteer Centre:

Vancouver

Cause Tags:

Health, Social Services