Board of Management Posting

Cecil Community Centre is looking for qualified candidates to fill vacancies on the Board of Management.

Cecil Community Centre is a not-for-profit, multi-service community neighbourhood centre that offers a broad range of recreational, educational, social, cultural and capacity-building programs to area residents. For more than 40 years, the Centre has played a vital role in the lives of community members of all ages. Our Centre provides programs and services for children, youth, adults and seniors. Programs include an EarlyON Family Resource Centre, Community Drop-in, senior’s health and wellness classes, youth programs, and CecilKids! Children’s programs. The Centre partners with a variety of community organizations to provide services to the community, e.g. seniors’ health and fitness classes, English language instruction for newcomers, and income tax clinics for people who are low-income. The Centre is an accessible, multi-functional, City of Toronto facility, with an independent Board of Management. We also provide program and activity spaces to the community at large. Over the years, Cecil Community Centre has been used by a variety of different groups to hold community forums, conduct professional development workshops, health fairs, and convene meetings, courses, tournaments, performances and special events.

Cecil Community Centre's Board of Management consists of 11 elected Board Members and the City Councillor for Ward 11. Qualified candidates are approved by the Board of Management. According to the Cecil Community Centre Constitution, the Board may be composed of up to five Board Members who live outside of the Centre’s catchment area, and six Board Members (the majority) must reside within the Centre's catchment area (Bloor Street West to Queen Street West, and Bathurst Street to University Avenue).

Board of Management positions for Cecil Community Centre are appointed by the Toronto and East York Community Council.

Cecil Community Centre is an agency of the City of Toronto and one of the Association of Community Centres. The Association of Community Centres (AOCCs) is comprised of 10 volunteer board-run multi-purpose facilities providing a broad range of community, recreation and social service programs to residents in the local community.

Board of Management Vacancy

The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management is currently seeking candidates for the current two-year term position (starting immediately and ending June 2028), who possess a robust mix of skills, knowledge and experience, and reflect the diversity of our community.

Board Member Expectations

Board members are expected to commit the necessary time to fulfill their duties including attending monthly board meetings, the Annual General Meeting and other special meetings; actively participating in a board committee (Finance, Fundraising, or Governance) that meets regularly.

• Board meetings (typically 9 per year), the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and any committee meetings required take place in the College/Spadina and Kensington Market neighbourhoods of Toronto.

• Meetings and preparation time are about 4 hours per month plus any committee activities.

• Board members are expected to be properly prepared for meetings by reviewing all board materials distributed in advance.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to give back to your community

• Experience working on a not-for-profit governance Board

• Opportunities to learn about and contribute to the social development of the College/Spadina neighbourhood, Kensington Market, and the City of Toronto more broadly

• A platform to apply your expertise and experience

• Networking opportunities

Board Member Eligibility Requirements

We are particularly seeking candidates who live in the Centre’s catchment area and bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Labour relations

• Finance and accounting

• Not-for-profit law

• Executive leadership in a not-for-profit organization

Prior board experience is an asset but not required.

Cecil Community Centre welcomes applications from qualified candidates from equity-deserving groups to reflect the diversity of our community, strengthen our governance practices and advance our strategic priorities. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, Black, Indigenous, racialized, or people with disabilities.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• be over the age of 18

• be a resident of the City of Toronto

• not be in a restricted category as defined in the City of Toronto Public Appointments Policy

Prior to appointment, Cecil Community Centre will also require the following from the successful candidates:

• Become a member of Cecil Community Centre

• Sign a declaration of conflict-of-interest disclosure and commitment to fulfill the responsibilities of the role

• Submit a current résumé or curriculum vitae

• Provide a short biography and headshot for publication on the Cecil Community Centre website

How to apply: If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity or have any questions, please contact Uma Jama, Finance & HR Assistant, at uma@cecilcentre.ca.

Deadline: Please submit your application by Friday, May 29, 2026.

For more information about Cecil Community Centre, please visit our website:

http://cecilcentre.ca/

Cecil Community Centre is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including board recruitment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or physical or mental disability, or any other ground protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are also committed to providing accessible and barrier-free recruitment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). To request accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact uma@cecilcentre.ca.

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