Recruiting 3 to 4 Board Members

About A Way Home Canada

A Way Home Canada (AWHC) is a national coalition reimagining solutions to youth homelessness through transformations in policy, planning and practice.

We work with all orders of government, communities, services providers and philanthropy to create a policy, investment and service environment that enables a shift away from simply “managing” the problem of youth homelessness through emergency services to a more proactive, rights-based approach that focuses on prevention (stopping young people from becoming homeless in the first place) and helping those who are homeless move into housing with supports as rapidly as possible in a safe and planned way. Our collective work is evidence-driven and solutions-focused.

Why Join the Board of A Way Home Canada?

AWHC aims to expand its Board of Directors. As a member of this board, you will have the opportunity to utilize your full range of intellectual and professional capabilities to help make a difference in youth homelessness throughout this country. Exceptional board service enables you to bring your emotional connection to the work, your philanthropic dedication, your life experiences, your knowledge, skills, and sound judgment to the organization.

Board members are the fiduciaries who steer A Way Home Canada towards a sustainable future by adopting sound ethical and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure A Way Home Canada has adequate resources to advance its mission. Board members also contribute to the organization’s culture, strategic focus, effectiveness, and financial sustainability, as well as serving as ambassadors and advocates.

As a strategic governance Board, each director’s primary focus is to contribute to generative efforts that address youth homelessness. It provides board members with the opportunity to give back. It is an action-oriented Board and welcomes those wanting to actively support this cause through good governance, strategy and oversight.

New Board Members Being Sought

As a candidate for a Director role with A Way Home Canada, you have a keen interest in serving a cause that focuses on evidence-based impact. AWHC welcomes candidates who demonstrate some of the following competencies:

Strong understanding of board governance
Corporate social responsibility or funder experience
Human Resources expertise, familiar with senior issues and HR law
Marketing & Communications expertise
A strong understanding of poverty and its impact on youth homelessness
National understanding of the non-profit sector
PR/Media Communications expertise
Geographic representation desired: Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec
A connection to the cause
Senior-level leadership experience in a community or corporate environment

The Process for Application

crawfordconnect has been retained by A Way Home Canada to recruit 3 to 4 board member candidates.

We invite your expression of interest in the form of a cover letter and a biography or resume. We ask you to write about why you are interested in serving as a director in your cover letter. As part of the assessment and recommendation process, candidates may be invited to interviews with the Board Recruitment Committee and may be asked to participate in reference checks.

Should you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Janice Wooster at janice@crawfordconnect.com / 416.388.4049

The deadline for applications is September 15, 2025.

To submit your application, please email your resume and cover letter directly to janice@crawfordconnect.com.

Board Member, A Way Home Canada

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