Board of Directors Application
About Impact Zero
Impact Zero is building the circular economy by empowering passionate people to bring business and community-led climate solutions to life.
Our key initiatives include:
Go-to-Market Sprints - training circular economy founders how to commercialize their idea through market validation and sales training
Regional Circular Innovation Accelerator - flagship 7-month regional program to commercialize a business idea, build their product, and teach founders how to grow their business in year-1
Circular Marketplace - connecting circular businesses to potential customers and supporters
Founded in February 2020, Impact Zero has been in startup mode. With one director’s position available, we are looking to add diversity, expertise and experience to our Board of Directors to support the organization’s continued growth, evolution & impact.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals living in Canada – preferably in the GTA – who are as excited about the circular economy mission as we are, and who have the following skill set:
Accounting – if you have the accounting background to lead our Finance Committee and take the role of Treasurer
Successful candidates will join a group of passionate, committed professionals for a minimum term of 3 years with the option to renew. You can read about our current Board here.
In addition to the desired criteria set out above, all Board Directors must meet the minimum requirements under Part 9 of the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.
Director Responsibilities:
Actively participating in Board meetings and lead the Finance board committee. The Board typically meets 4 - 6 times per year. Committee meetings take place in addition to regular Board meetings.
Working in good faith and open communication with fellow board members and staff to achieve the organization’s goals.
The Finance Committee:
Develops and maintains the organization’s budget and financial planning process
Prepares and presents financial updates to the Board
Prepares and presents financial statements to the Board
Maintains financial records
Maintains line of sight and compliance with legal reporting requirements; and
Develops and maintains internal controls and policies
Treasurer Responsibilities:
Lead Finance Committee and execute on Finance Committee mandate (see above)
Own quarterly and annual financial statement development, analysis, and filing
Manage relationship with external accountant, if applicable
Application & Selection Process
Fill out the Application Form below and submit it by the application deadline.
The Governance Committee, together with the Executive Director, will review applications, conduct interviews with qualified candidates, and recommend top candidates to the full Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors will vote on candidates put forward by the Governance Committee.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Impact Zero will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know if you think you may need accommodations at any point during the process.