Board Recruitment

Join the Alive House Board as Treasurer

Use your financial leadership to help create lasting pathways to belonging and economic inclusion.

Alive House is seeking an experienced and community-minded Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to a purpose-driven organization working to help newcomers, refugees and international students thrive.

About Alive House

Alive House is working to become a national leader in belonging-centered economic inclusion. We connect employers, communities and systems to create pathways for newcomers, refugees and international students to build meaningful relationships, access opportunities and thrive in communities across Canada.

About the Treasurer Role

The Board Treasurer provides financial leadership and oversight while acting in the best long-term interests of Alive House and the communities we serve.

The Treasurer contributes informed decision-making, broad financial knowledge and an inclusive perspective to support the organization’s growth, stability and impact.

Key Responsibilities

The Board Treasurer will:

  • Attend monthly Board meetings.

  • Support the overall financial stewardship of Alive House.

  • Suppor the organization’s fiscal matters.

  • Review the annual budget and financial forecasts before they are presented to the Board for approval.

  • Support the development and Board review of financial policies and procedures.

  • Review and recommend strategies for managing and investing organizational capital.

  • Help strengthen Alive House’s long-term financial stability and organizational growth.

  • Qualifications

We are looking for someone who brings:

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

  • Knowledge of and connection to the community.

  • At least three years of experience working with nonprofit organizations.

  • At least three years of experience in accounting, finance or financial management.

  • A commitment to Alive House’s vision, mission and strategic direction.

  • The ability to contribute the required time, energy and expertise.

  • An inclusive perspective and openness to learning.

Time Commitment

The estimated time commitment is four to five hours per month. This includes:

  • One monthly Board meeting.

  • Meeting preparation and consultation as required.

Term

The Treasurer serves a two-year term, confirmed through the Annual General Meeting, with the option to renew at the end of the term