Board of Directors Applications
Join Youthdale’s Board of Directors
Youthdale Treatment Centre’s Board of Directors is seeking skilled and passionate volunteer board members to help guide the organization to empower young people to lead ‘healthy and thriving futures.’
We are looking for dedicated individuals to help drive our initiatives forward and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
About Youthdale
Youthdale Treatment Centres is a leading non-profit and charitable community agency dedicated to serving children, youth, young adults and families struggling with complex mental health concerns. Our mission is to support the journey to wellness with professional therapeutic services and collaborative support.
We work collaboratively through active partnerships between the agency, youth, and families to create meaningful engagement and effective treatment, resulting in positive outcomes.
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Youthdale board is committed to fostering an inclusive board meeting and organization culture. Youthdale serves children, youth, emerging adults and families from diverse backgrounds and communities across Ontario and we value the importance of reflecting those backgrounds on our board.
Role Overview
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the governance of Youthdale, including the following:
overseeing and guiding the organization’s executives;
reviewing and approving the organization's financial statements, budget, and financial policies;
ensuring there are adequate systems and controls in place to ensure quality care;
overseeing the management of risk;
ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance
monitoring the implementation of Youthdale’s strategy
Time Commitment
Board members are expected to attend 8–10 board meetings per year and participate in at least 1 board committee. Successful candidates should expect 6–8 hours per month of time committed to board activities.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking diverse individuals with previous board experience or those who are interested in gaining board experience and have other strengths and lived experiences to contribute.
Desired Skillset
Not-for-profit governance policy/legislation
Not-for-profit executive/senior level leadership
Mental Health sector services or policies
Commercial real estate
Labour law
Risk/Strategy
Next Steps
Interested candidates can apply by sending their resume to ytcboard@youthdale.ca for consideration by August 8, 2025, under the subject headline “Youthdale: Board of Directors Position”
Click to view this Youthdale Board of Directors Position Opportunities posting as a PDF
Youthdale is committed to providing accommodation in all parts of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
