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Be part of the mental health solution in Northern Alberta.
A society for crisis prevention, Some Other Solutions is a trusted resource for mental wellness in Northern Alberta with professional counselling services, mentorship programs and a 24/7 crisis line to ensure everyone in the community is supported in the moment they need it most.
We help empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to find the tools and resources they need to better manage life challenges through three main programs:
Child and Youth (Mentors, Youth Leadership, Summer Recreation )
Information and Referral Program (24-hour crisis line )
Health and Wellness (Counselling, Grief Support, and Suicide Prevention)
Current vacancies:
SOS Board Member
job summary:
The Board of Directors is responsible to establish the mission, goals and policies of the organization.
Responsible to:
Board Chair/Community Stakeholders
About the position:
Our organization is growing. Some Other Solutions is seeking individuals who will be passionate about our mission and vision and apply their skills to meaningful work that advances our short and long term goals.
Some Other Solutions is a Society for Crisis Prevention. We are a proactive community, here to empower you to be your best self. To be confident through chaos and to help you find the strength within to not only be empowered yourself, but to spread that feeling to others at the same time. It is an exciting time for the organization, as we strive for accreditation and scaling our growth strategy to sustain strong impacts in the communities we serve.
Board Role
SOS board members must provide a multifaceted and balanced approach. They are responsible for ensuring decisions are made with the knowledge and awareness of societal benefits and impacts. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience and knowledge in the following:
An understanding of the not for profit and charitable landscape inclusive of participant-centered approaches is a must, with experience gained from the not-for-profit sector an asset.
Actively seek opportunities, partners, potential sponsors, and donors in your community to support fund development and initiatives to advance SOS’s mission.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
A willingness to participate actively in board meetings and committee work.
Passionate about SOS’s mission and vision and act as an ambassador for its programs in your sphere of influence.
Board Responsibilities
Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions.
Sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year, if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings.
Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of Some Other Solutions.
Time Commitment
The Board of Directors meets monthly in person at the SOS office, with its Annual General Meeting occurring in November. Board and committee meetings are a combination of in-person and virtual meetings. Board members are expected to take part in the monthly meetings for approximately two (2) hours in addition to leading and participating in various other committees.
If you are interested in serving on our board, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
how to apply:
Interested persons should provide a full cover letter and resume and submit to admin@someothersolutions.ca. Please email or call 780-743-8605 for more information.