Board of Directors Opportunity - Lawyer (Employment)

(Family Place (The), Milton - Bishop Reding High School, Licensed Child Care Centre)

Position ID: V-HVC0542
Last Full Update: 18 Oct 2023

Opportunity Details: Board of Directors Opportunity - Lawyer (Employment)

Contact Allison McLean, Past President, Board of Directors, The Family Place Child Care; Email: familyplace.bod@gmail.com
Duties

Are you a lawyer, specializing in employment law and looking to give back to a non-profit organization in Halton Region? The Family Place Child Care Centre is looking for an individual to join our Board of Directors as a Board Member.

Since 1982, The Family Place has been providing quality child care for children in Halton Region. A non-profit organization, run by a Board of Directors, The Family Place has two child care centres, one based in Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School in Milton and one in Heritage Glen Public School in Oakville.

Licensed by the Ministry of Education, we meet and exceed the licensing standards laid out by the Child Care Early Year Act annually at both our centres. We are proud that we offer a positive, nurturing, learning environment for all our children.

Roles and Responsibilities of Board Member
As a Board Member of The Family Place, you will provide guidance to centre management in accordance to document and legal requirements.

You will also:

·       Work directly with the Executive Director and staff on legal (particularly employment law) matters.

·      Provide input on legal matters the organization.

·       Ensure that policies and procedures are up-to-date.

·       Commit to a two-year term and attend bi-monthly Board of Director meetings. Meetings are currently held via Zoom. 

·       Assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors including developing, approving, and overseeing the policies and procedures.

How do you apply?

If you are interested joining the Board of Directors for The Family Place, please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Allison McLean, Past President, Board of Directors at familyplace.bod@gmail.com. We thank everyone for their interest! 

 

 

Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Persons with a physical disability
Areas of Interest Board of Directors
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Legal Skills ; Team Work
Commitment Length Long Term - 2 years
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 2 / Month
Seasons Spring ; Fall ; Winter
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Number of Positions Milton ; Oakville 
 
1 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation
Police Check Required
Start Date On or after 17 Oct 2023

Agency Details: Family Place (The), Milton - Bishop Reding High School, Licensed Child Care Centre

Office Phone 905-878-0121
E-Mail familyplace1982@gmail.com
Website www.thefamilyplacechildcare.com
Address & Map
Bishop Reding High School (program location)
1120 Main St E, Door 20
Milton, ON L9T 6H7
 
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