The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) is currently seeking people with disabilities, and their allies, as volunteer members of our dynamic Board of Directors. We are looking to fill multiple positions for the 2025-27 term starting in September 2025, with the option to remain for a total of six years.
CILT Director’s Role:
Directors are responsible to Members of the organization. The Director acts as a trustee on behalf of all members of CILT and people with disabilities in Toronto and the surrounding area.
Qualifications:
- Understands, supports and is committed to the philosophy of Independent Living for persons with disabilities.
- Familiarity with the disability community in Toronto.
- Experience with developing and delivering budgets and financial statements is an asset.
Duties:
- Carrying through on their commitments to the Board.
- Attending all meetings, including the Annual General Meeting, and arriving on time.
- Reviewing all minutes/documents prior to meetings.
- Understanding and overseeing CILT’s finances.
- Participating in decision making processes.
- Volunteering to serve on committees of the board.
- Participating in Board discussions by expressing any insights, thoughts, opinions, and concerns related to CILT.
- Avoiding any conflict of interest.
- Treating all matters of the organization with confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Accepting other duties as outlined in CILT’s By-laws and policies.
- Adhering to and understanding organizational By-laws and policies.
Meetings:
CILT’s Board of Directors meets approximately every 2 months for 1.5-2 hours. Meetings take place virtually over Zoom. Directors are also welcome to join by phone.
How to Apply/Contact:
If you are interested in applying to join CILT’s Board of Directors, please submit your resume and cover letter to cilt@cilt.ca by Friday, June 27, 2025.
CILT’s By-laws require that the majority of the board shall be made up of disabled consumers and that the positions of President and Vice-President shall at all times be a disabled consumer. People with disabilities are, therefore, particularly encouraged to apply.
About CILT:
CILT is a consumer-controlled, community-based resource organization. We help people with disabilities learn Independent Living skills and integrate into the community. CILT operates on the philosophy of the Independent Living movement, which was developed in response to traditional rehabilitation service models. CILT’s aim is to develop and implement dignified social services that empower individuals rather than create dependencies. We encourage people with disabilities to take control of their own lives by exercising their right to examine options, make choices, take risks and even make mistakes. For more information about CILT, please visit our website at: www.cilt.ca
