WECAN Food Basket Society Treasurer

The Board of Directors is a legal authority of WECAN Food Basket Society.  As a member of the Board, the Board member acts in a position of trust for the community, and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. Board members commit to a two-year term, with the opportunity to continue for additional terms after that. Those with non-profit experience or who are familiar with the WECAN program and organization are highly desirable board member candidates.

* Interested applicants should email a cover letter and current resume to Madi Corry (Human Resources Chairperson) at madi@wecanfood.com *

Treasurer Specific Duties 

The WECAN Treasurer has oversight for all financial matters including; 

  • Chair monthly finance meetings.
    E-transfer, sign cheques, and sign off on all monthly expenses.
    Ad-hoc financial reports for Fundraising committee & other board reports.
  • Review of monthly financial results, including coordination of any adjustments with bookkeeper, Program Manager, and Administrative Assistant. 
  • Monthly board reports including grant funding breakdown, income statement by class, and forecasting of how long Casino & General revenue will fund expenses. 
  • Review of internal audit completed by non-board member finance committee members. 
  • Prepare and present the annual budget to the board.
  • Prepare and present annual financial results in annual WECAN report for AGM.
  • Ongoing review of internal policies and procedures. 
  • Understanding of financial accounting for nonprofit organizations.
  • Review of compilation engagement for WECAN.
  • Prepare and file annual WCB.
  • Prepare annual Casino reporting including pulling all required expense and revenue backup for annual audit. 
  • File ad-hoc Casino reports for raffles or other gaming activities. 

Requirements of Board Membership include: 

  • Purchase a membership in THE SOCIETY annually ($5.00, due at the start of term and in May each year there after)
  • Commitment to the work of the organization and being a board member for at least one term of TWO years. 

  • Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy. 

  • Willingness to serve on at least one committee (Treasurer would chair our Finance & Audit Committee).

  • Attendance at monthly Board meetings (in most months, this is an in-person meeting at the Jerry Forbes Centre).

  • Attendance at monthly committee meeting(s). 

  • Attendance at Annual General Meetings (in person preferred if possible). 

  • Support for special events.

  • Support of, and participation in, fundraising events. 

  • Adherence to the Board of Directors – Code of Conduct 

General Board Member Duties 

A Board Member is fully informed on organizational matters, and participates in the Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy. 

A Board Member will: 

  • Sign a Confidentiality and Board Member Responsibilties agreement. 

  • Be fully informed on organizational matters, and participates in the Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy 

  • Attend and participate in at least one WECAN distribution day at one of the Depots, to better their understanding of the front-line process of WECAN. 

  • Sit on at least 1 (one) standing committee of their choosing, for the duration of their term.  

  • Participate in the development of the SOCIETY’S organization and strategic plans. 

  • Approve, where appropriate, policy; and other recommendations received from the Board, its standing committees and staff. 

  • Monitor all Board policies. 

  • Review the bylaws and help create the policy manual and recommend bylaw changes to the membership. 

  • Review the Board’s structure, approve changes, and prepare necessary bylaw amendments. 

  • Approve the budget. 

  • Approve the hiring and release of staff based on the recommendations of the HR Committee. 

  • Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members, and community to enhance the SOCIETY’S mission. 

  • Support and participate in the fundraising activities of the SOCIETY. 

  • Be fully prepared for each board meeting by reading the minutes, action items, other items up for discussion, prior to attending the meeting. 

* Interested applicants should email a cover letter and current resume to Madi Corry (Human Resources Chairperson) at madi@wecanfood.com *