WECAN Food Basket Society Treasurer (Volunteer Role)

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 *