Board of Directors
Kids Code Jeunesse, Canada
Job Description
Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ) is a Canadian charity determined to make sure every child is educated with the skills to thrive, the knowledge to make informed decisions, and the tools they need to use technology to make the world a better place. We work hard to develop and deliver the best computational thinking and coding education, dans les deux langues officielles, in Canada. And our efforts are making an impact.
TITLE: KCJ Board of Directors - Auditing amp; Finance experience
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Kids Code Jeunesse is looking for a Canadian with experience in auditing, finance, and/ or risk management to join our Board of Directors. The candidate will also be part of the Risk Management amp; Audit Committee.
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Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ) est un organisme de bienfaisance canadien déterminé à faire en sorte que chaque enfant développe les compétences nécessaires pour s'épanouir et possède les connaissances permettant de prendre des décisions éclairées et les outils dont il a besoin pour rendre le monde meilleur en utilisant la technologie. Nous travaillons d'arrache-pied pour élaborer et offrir la meilleure formation possible en matière de pensée et de programmation informatiques, dans les deux langues officielles, au Canada. Nos efforts ont un impact.
APPELLATION DU POSTE: Conseil d’administration de KCJ - Expérience dans le domaine de l'audit et des finances
Conseil d’administration de KCJ 2020 - 2021
Kids Code Jeunesse est à la recherche d’un Canadien(ne) ayant de l'expérience en audit, en finance et/ou en gestion des risques pour rejoindre notre conseil d’administration. Le nouveau member fera également partie du comité de gestion des risques et d’audit.
Requirements
Board of Directors Role
- A Director* is fully informed on organizational matters and participates in the Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of governance, policy, finance, strategic direction, compliance and organizational development. Through this role, there are three legal duties that the Board Director must fulfill:
- Duty of Diligence The Board Director has a legal responsibility to act reasonably, prudently, in good faith, and with a view to the best interests of the organization and its members. The Board Director must exercise his or her best judgment while doing so.
- Duty of Loyalty The Board Director must put the interests of the organization before their personal and professional interests when acting on behalf of the organization in a decision-making capacity. The organization’s needs come first.
- Duty of Obedience The Board Director bears the legal responsibility of ensuring that the organization complies with the applicable federal, state, and local laws and adheres to its mission.
Evaluation
A Director is evaluated annually based on the performance of assigned Board requirements and duties.
Time Requirements
You must be available for 2 - 4 hours a month including board meetings, preparing for board meetings, participating in committees or other contributions to the work of the organization, and attending a special event.
*The position is a voluntary role. Directors are covered by Board of Directors insurance.
TYPE: PART-TIME
LOCATION: Remote
Together, we will help the next generation set the course for a better future.
We are committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour), a woman, or a person with a disability. We are also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to an opportunity, you should advise us in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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Rôle de l’administrateur·rice du conseil d’administration
- Un·e administrateur·rice* est pleinement informé·e des questions organisationnelles et participe aux délibérations et décisions du conseil d’administration pour des sujets de gouvernance, de politiques, de finance, d’orientation stratégique, de conformité et de développement organisationnel. En occupant ce poste, l’administrateur·rice du conseil d’administration doit satisfaire trois obligations juridiques :
- L’obligation de diligence - L’administrateur·rice du conseil d’administration a la responsabilité juridique d’agir rais