Join Our Board!

AMHS-KFLA is a community-based not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing integrated, high-quality addiction and mental health services that foster inclusion, recovery, and well-being. Our Board of Directors provides governance oversight to the organization through its responsibilities for strategic direction setting and oversight of the Chief Executive Officer.

Guided by our Strategic Plan, the Agency is focused on strengthening integrated services, advancing housing solutions, supporting effective and engaged teams, and championing inclusion and advocacy across the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington region.

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Our Values

AMHS-KFLA is committed to skills-based Board recruitment to ensure strong governance and a diverse and representative Board. We welcome applications from individuals with a range of professional expertise, lived experience, community connections, and governance experience who are passionate about strengthening addiction and mental health services in our region.  Our current areas of focus for recruitment include:

• Justice/Police
• Property/Real Estate Experience
• Social Services relating to Housing/Housing Supports
• Education Sector
• National/Other Jurisdictional focus

Directors are selected to collectively provide a balanced mix of competencies, professional expertise, community knowledge, and lived experience.

Interested in sharing your time and expertise with us? Please review the details below, and see the How to Apply section to apply. All information will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of Board recruitment and selection.

About Board Service

The AMHS-KFLA board of directors is a diverse and dynamic team that works together to provide strategic oversight, ensure financial and organizational accountability, and support risk management.  Each member contributes by providing their unique perspectives and skillsets to the group. Directors are expected to uphold the organization’s core values, contribute meaningfully, and act as ambassadors within the community.  Through the oversight of the Chief Executive Officer Board responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic direction and ensure alignment with  AMHS-KFLA’s mission, vision, values, and Strategic Plan. Including participation in setting and monitoring organizational objectives to achieve strategic priorities
• Support effective risk management and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.
• Ensure fiduciary responsibility through oversight of financial performance, budgeting, and long-term sustainability.
• Serve on Board committees as required.
• Uphold confidentiality and declare any real or perceived conflicts of interest.

Board members are expected to attend and actively participate in regular Board meetings and annual planning sessions, as required. Time commitment is typically 10-15 hours per month.  Monthly Board meetings are conducted using a hybrid model (virtually or in person), with some in-person activities throughout the year.

Why Join?

Through board service, you will work alongside a group of up to 13 members in strengthening addiction and mental health services in the KFL&A region, as well as:

• Making a lasting impact on health care services and community well-being.
• Supporting positive outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
• Giving back to the community by sharing your skills & experience.
• Gaining valuable governance and leadership experience.
• Developing your expertise in nonprofit governance, strategy, and mental health and addictions care.
• Expanding your professional and community networks.
• Collaborating with a diverse group of committed community leaders.
• Deepening your understanding of mental health, addiction services, and related issues.

Eligibility Criteria

• Directors must be at least 18 years old and be legally able to manage their own financial and personal affairs.
• Directors must live in or be employed in the geographic area of Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington
• No person with undischarged bankruptcy shall be eligible to be a Director
• No person who would otherwise be disqualified under the Income Tax Act shall be eligible to be a Director.
• A Director must be in full agreement with the governing documents of the Corporation. A Director shall, at the time of his or her election (or within 10 days thereafter), and during the term of office as a Director, be a Member of the Corporation in good standing.
• No current or past (within 12 months) AMHS-KFLA employee, nor their spouse, parent, or child, shall be eligible for election as a Director. Where a spouse, parent, or child of a current Director becomes an employee of the Corporation, the current Director must resign at the next meeting of the Members.

How to Apply

To apply to be a member of the AMHS-KFLA Board of Directors, you must complete an application form and submit it with a copy of your current resume or a brief biographical sketch.

You can apply by completing a fillable PDF and returning by email, printing a form and returning by postal mail, or completing an online application using SurveyMonkey.

Applications will be reviewed based on eligibility, qualifications, experience, and the skills and perspectives sought to strengthen the Board of Directors. Prospective Board Members will be interviewed, and references may be requested at that time.

Please submit your completed form with your resume or biographical sketch by email to:  [email protected] or follow the steps in the online form. If you require an alternate format or have accessibility needs, please contact us at the email address above. Version français arrivera bientôt!