Board of Directors Opportunity Better Living Health and Community Services and Better Living at Tho

Help Grow the Future of Care in Your Community: Join Us!

Board of Directors Opportunities

Better Living Health and Community Services
Better Living at Thompson House
www.mybetterliving.ca

If you are a thoughtful leader who believes strong governance matters – and believes in empowering individuals by supporting their independence, respecting their dignity, and honouring their unique life journeys - Better Living invites you to consider joining the Board of Directors of Better Living Health and Community Services and Better Living at Thompson House.  This is an exciting time to join Better Living as the Board plans redevelopment opportunities that will shape the future of the organization and how we provide seniors’ care and hospice services.

As part of the Better Living Family of Organizations, both Boards share a unified vision: Our community will experience a BETTER quality of life.

About Better Living:

Since 1969, Better Living has provided compassionate, person-centred care and support to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those affected by life-limiting illness.

Operating across five locations Better Living proudly delivers a range of essential services to North York and York Region including:

• Long-term Care


• Community Support Services


• Hospice and Palliative Care

Better Living Health and Community Services and Better Living at Thompson House play a critical role in delivering these services and supporting individuals and families through our Continuum of Care.

To learn more about our organization and the communities we serve, we invite you to visit our websites:

www.mybetterliving.ca
www.mealsonwheelsandmore.ca
www.myhospice.ca

www.doanehospice.org
www.mypalcare.org

The Board Member Role:

As a Director, you will contribute to the governance and strategic stewardship of the organization by:

• Providing oversight of organizational performance, quality, and compliance


• Contributing to strategic planning and long-term sustainability


• Ensuring accountability to Residents, Clients, Families and the broader community


• Supporting strong leadership, ethical decision-making, and risk management


• Upholding fiduciary and legal responsibilities as a Board Director.

Skills and Experience We’re Seeking: 

Previous Board experience is an asset but is not required. Orientation and ongoing education are provided.

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Human Resources and Labour Relations


• Financial management or accounting


• Legal expertise (Health, Employment, Corporate, or Governance)


• Long-Term Care Redevelopment/Construction Project Management


• Public Affairs and Marketing

Equally important is sound judgement, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to community service.  We are actively seeking individuals who live and/or work in North York and York Region.

Commitments:

Board participation is a volunteer role. Directors are elected to a one-year term, with the opportunity for re-election.

• In-person meetings approximately every two months


• Occasional committee meetings


• Additional time for task related actionable items (generally no more than 3 hours per month)


• Support the organization’s fundraising initiatives.

**No artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools will be used in the screening or selection for this role.