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Bilingual Board Director Volunteer OpportunityFoyer Maillard'We inspire hope and belonging for all.'The OpportunityFoyer Maillard, a Coquitlam, BC based non-profit housing society offering subsidized long-term care for elderly resident, is seeking fully bilingual (French and English) volunteer board members who are passionate about the Foyer Maillard Mission: to provide a community that embraces excellence in person-centered care.The six current directors embrace the values of collaboration, autonomy, respect and excellence. They are committed to working together to develop a renewed strategic vision while fortifying the Societys governance foundations. Now is the perfect time to join to be an integral part of an exciting future for the organization.The Board is seeking up to three additional directors with expertise in one or more of the following:- capital expansion- financial and risk oversight- long term care and non-profit housing- board governance not-for-profit and accredited service deliveryThe minimum appointment is two years, but we hope for directors who will embrace the future with us, for a long-term commitment to responsible oversight of the legacy of its founder.Candidate ProfileIdeal candidates for the Foyer Maillard Board are fully fluent French-speaking professionals who are experienced on not-for-profit boards. As we plan for board renewal and a new strategic plan, we are looking for future board leaders who can grow into committee chair or Board Chair. The ideal director brings a collaborative leadership style, a strong commitment to community and a passion for supporting and empowering people in need through effective housing and related services.Attributes we are seeking Understanding of the principles of good governance, the importance of remaining at a strategic oversight level (without intervening in operational activities) Availability to dedicate approximately 10-20 volunteer hours per quarter toattend board meetings, support subcommittee work and oversee a capable management team. Responsive, available and reliable: punctual, able to plan and commit to meeting dates; committed to providing timely and thoughtful response to emails, to pitching in on board or committee work between meetings as needed. Knowledge of the long-term care sector including familiarity with BC Housing, Fraser Health, municipal government and other partners in the sector Professional experience in organizational leadership, potentially with qualifications as a CPA, lawyer, MBA/general executive or HR professional (CPHR). Warm-hearted, team-oriented, adaptable and inclusive personality Able to explain complex matters in layman's terms with clarity and patience Exceptional communicator, able to relate to people at all levels and diversity of backgrounds An ICD.D designation is an assetAbout Foyer MaillardThe Society was formed when a French Canadian Maillardville couple made a substantial land bequest in the 1960s. Their wish was to build an affordable home for seniors. The wish became a reality, with the support and donations of many community residents, CMHC and B.C. Housing Corporation.The Foyer Maillard opened its doors as a residence for seniors on May 1, 1969, offering supportive housing for seniors in a room and board model. A massive renovation project was undertaken in the 1980s to incorporate licensed care in the building for those residents wishing to age in place. In 2014 the original building was demolished to build a state of the art, purpose-built residence for seniors requiring complex care. Foyer Maillard welcomed its first resident into the new building on June 7, 2016.Philosophy of CareWe believe that quality of life is achieved through person-centered care and through empowering, embracing and engaging each individual.How to ApplyPlease contact us at with your resume detailing your board experience and a cover letter explaining your interest in this director opportunity.Opportunit de devenir Administrateur(trice) bnvole bilingueFoyer MaillardNous inspirons lespoir et le sentiment dappartenance pour tous.Appel de candidaturesFoyer Maillard, une socit non lucrative situe Coquitlam (C.-B.), offrant des soins de longue dure subventionns aux ans, recherche des membres bnvoles du conseil dadministration bilingues (franais et anglais) et passionns par la mission du Foyer Maillard: offrir une communaut qui valorise lexcellence dans les soins centrs sur la personne.Les six administrateurs actuels partagent les valeurs de collaboration, dautonomie, de respect et dexcellence. Ensemble, ils travaillent dvelopper une vision stratgique renouvele et renforcer la gouvernance de la Socit. Cest un moment idal pour se joindre nous et contribuer activement lavenir de lorganisation.Le conseil souhaite accueillir jusqu trois administrateurs supplmentaires ayant une expertise dans un ou plusieurs des domaines suivants :- expansion immobilire- finances et gestion des risques- soins de longue dure et logement sans but lucratif- gouvernance dorganismes but non lucratif et prestation de services accrdits.Le mandat minimal est de deux ans, mais nous esprons des administrateurs prts sengager long terme pour assurer une gestion responsable de lhritage de nos fondateurs.Profil recherchNous recherchons des professionnels francophones, expriments au sein de conseils dadministration, qui souhaitent contribuer notre planification stratgique et au renouvellement du conseil. Les futurs administrateurs pourront assumer des rles de prsidence de comit ou mme de prsident(e) du conseil.Comptences et qualits souhaites Comprhension des principes de bonne gouvernance et capacit rester au niveau stratgique (sans intervenir dans les oprations quotidiennes). Disponibilit denviron 10 20 heures par trimestre pour participer aux runions du conseil, soutenir les sous-comits et collaborer avec lquipe de direction. Fiabilit et engagement : ponctualit, respect des chances, rponses rapideset constructives a toutes formes de communications, au besoin travailler sur diffrents besoins de lassemble entre les runions Connaissance du secteur des soins de longue dure et des partenaires cls (BC Housing, Fraser Health, municipalits, etc.). Exprience en leadership organisationnel; un titre de CPA, avocat, MBA ou professionnel RH (CRHA/CPHR) est un atout. Esprit dquipe, ouverture, chaleur humaine et capacit dadaptation. Excellentes aptitudes de communication et vulgarisation. La dsignation ICD.D constitue un avantage. propos du Foyer MaillardLa Socit a t cre dans les annes 1960 grce au don dun couple canadien-franais de Maillardville, qui souhaitait construire un foyer abordable pour les ans. Avec lappui des rsidents, de la SCHL et de BC Housing, ce souhait est devenu ralit.Le Foyer Maillard a ouvert ses portes le 1er mai 1969 comme rsidence offrant hbergement et repas aux ans. Dans les annes 1980, une grande rnovation a permis dintgrer des lits de soins afin que les rsidents puissent vieillir sur place . En 2014, lancien btiment a t remplac par une rsidence moderne spcialement conue pour les soins complexes. Le 7 juin 2016, le premier rsident a t accueilli dans le nouveau Foyer.Philosophie de soins Nous croyons que la qualit de vie sobtient grce des soins centrs sur la personne et par la valorisation, le respect et lengagement de chacun. Comment postulerVeuillez nous contacter avec votre CV dtaillant votre exprience en gouvernance et une lettre de motivation expliquant votre intrt pour ce rle dadministrateur(trice). #J-18808-Ljbffr