Who We Are

The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS) is a not-for profit agency funded by the province of Ontario, with an operating budget of $79.6M. Operating under section 72 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA), we have a legal mandate to keep children, from birth to 18, safe from abuse and neglect.

The CCAS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the agency’s opera!ons and the CCAS Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organization.

CCAS is currently seeking nominations to its Board of Directors starting January 2025. Applicants should have a passion for child welfare and a strong desire to support CCAS’ mission of, on behalf of the Catholic community, providing social services that protect children and strengthen family life.

We are committed to having Board representation that is reflective of the diversity of Toronto and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, people from equity-deserving groups, particularly Black, Indigenous, Latin, Francophone peoples, and others who share our values and contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse organization.

Role of the Board of Directors

As one of up to sixteen (16) Board Directors at CCAS, you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the corporation. The Board’s key functions are:

• Strategic planning
• Quality and performance measurement and monitoring
• Financial oversight, including risk identification and oversight
• Oversight of management through the selection and supervision of the CEO
• Stakeholder communication and accountability
• Governance, including legal compliance

With an understanding of equity, Truth and Reconciliation and the ability to integrate such into practice, Members of the Board shall be fully supportive of the mission, vision and values of CCAS and they shall reflect this support in their Board and Committee work and in how they represent the organization externally.

Your Experience and Skills

To support a wide variety of strategic and governance challenges, one or more of the following in-depth experiences and skills are highly valued:

• High-level Board of Directors experience
• Government Relations/Funding expertise
• Knowledge of Ontario’s Child Welfare/Social Services
  systems
• Finance leadership
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation
• Quality Assurance/Performance Management expertise
• Proficiency in Media and/or Public Relations
• Legal/Legislation/Regulatory experience
• Expertise in Risk and Compliance Oversight
• Direct Catholic Community Involvement or experience

In addition, you have:

• An appreciation for the distinct roles of governance and management
• Strong strategic thinking, good listening, and excellent teamwork skills
• The ability to make sound decisions based on the analysis of the information received and to maintain solidarity with the Board’s decisions
• Availability for active participation in the work of the Board and Committees (commitment of 6 to 10 hours per month, per Board member)
• Extensive governance experience and/or an Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) designation considered assets

To learn more about CCAS’ mission, vision, values and work, please visit: https://torontoccas.org/
Board positions are on a volunteer basis. Applicants must be a communicant of the Roman Catholic Church, live or work in the City of Toronto and be able to commit for a minimum of three years.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their cover letter and resume highlighting their experience and motivation to be on the Board. Tell us why you want to be part of CCAS and this Board of Directors.

Applications can be sent to:
ccasboardrecruitment@torontoccas.org
Deadline is Friday, March 7, 2025.