metaHR is hiring on behalf of The Geneva Centre for Autism.

The Company:

The Geneva Centre for Autism Centre Board is seeking professionals who are looking to make a difference to join its Board of Directors.

Role: Board member

Vacancy: 2 positions available

1- Financial Board member with a CPA/CA

2- Human Resources Board member with HR Operations experience

Status: Volunteer

Term: 2-year renewable term

Start date: Ideally September 2026

Our Organization: The Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA) is a not-for-profit registered charitable organization located in Toronto that provides services to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and to their families, to enable them to fully participate in their community.

We aim to

- build capacity and skills of individuals, families, community agencies and professionals to support individuals with ASD in realizing their full potential;
- lead in high quality autism education, training, support and program grounded in excellence;
- raise awareness and understanding of ASD and promote the right of all individuals with ASD to be treated with dignity and respect.

With over 30 years of experience, Geneva Centre for Autism is an international leader with local community roots, committed to the development and delivery of up-to-date clinical intervention programs and professional training. If you would like to contribute to our vision, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for action-oriented people who specifically have either a financial background (CPA would be an asset) OR a Human Resources background.

Qualifications and Experience:

As a leader, you seek to volunteer with an organization that is committed to supporting and enhancing the lives of people with ASD and their families. You also have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy the challenge of moving an organization forward. You are comfortable and have experience in:

- not-for-profit management
- strategic planning;
- entrepreneurship;
- communications;




- lived experience with the ASD community would be an asset

Expectations: Directors are expected to commit the necessary time to attend board and/or committee meetings, an Annual General Meeting and other special meetings and participate in a board committee.

- Meetings take place in the downtown/midtown area of Toronto or online.
- Meetings and preparation time is about 6 to 8 hours a month.
- Directors are expected to review all board materials distributed in advance of meetings.
- Directors are also expected to include our Foundation in their annual charitable contributions.

For more information, please check out our website at https://www.autism.net/

How to apply:

1- Please cut/paste the completed application form below and email the form + your updated resume to: [email protected]

2- Please reference this volunteer opportunity on the subject line as: BOARD POSITION

BOARD APPLICATION FORM

Name:

Address:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Mobile Phone #:

Email address:

1. Please check your area(s) of expertise/contribution/knowledge that you believe will allow you to contribute to the mission of Geneva Centre for Autism of “Successful Community Inclusion”:

_____ Entrepreneurial or other Business Management _____ Not-for-Profit Management

______Hospitality or food and beverage

______Sales and marketing

______Consumer goods

______Education and training

_____ Human Resources / Labour Negotiations

_____ Information Technology

_____ Government Relations

_____ Government Contacts

_____ Knowledge of Autism

_____ Fundraising

_____ Policy Development

_____ Public Policy Advocacy

_____ Strategic Planning

_____ Other Skills – Please Specify

1- Please list any prior experience serving as a Board member of another non-profit organization:

2- What other volunteer commitments do you currently have?

3- Why are you interested in serving as a Board member of Geneva Centre For Autism?

4- Please share any other information you feel important for your application to serve as a Board member.

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