Working at Catulpa

We are pleased you are interested in joinging our organization as we work together, learn together, and change together; all while striving to make the world a more accepting place for people and families we serve.

Embracing Diversity

Catulpa embraces and promotes diversity in all agency activities and recruitment. Diversity at Catulpa means creating a workplace that respects and includes differences, recognizes the unique contributions of our staff, and maximizes the potential of everyone.

Diversity encompasses visible and invisible differences among people concerning, but not limited to, cultural background and practices; language; gender; gender identity; gender expression; age; ethno-culture; socio-economic status; mental, cognitive, and physical abilities; sexual orientation; health; religion and spiritual practices; world view; family or relationship status; educational background; appearance; group affiliation; and organizational affiliation.

Commitment to Excellence

Catulpa Community Support Services is known for its excellence in care and its commitment to service delivery. Our responsiveness and ability to create innovative solutions to challenging service issues demonstrate our leadership role. We are a conscientious community partner, willing to work with others to improve the systems within which we support persons serve.

Employee First Approach

We work very hard to be a great employer; to create flexibility for our employees, to appreciate the importance of work/life balance, and to create opportunities for our staff to use their skills to the greatest advantage. We believe that our strength lies in our staff.

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Current Openings

View our career opportunities below. Disability accommodations are available should you require them.

Barrie, Ontario

Volunteer

VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

POSITION: Board of Directors, Accounting Professional

LOCATION: Barrie

Catulpa Community Support Services is actively seeking passionate individuals residing in the County of Simcoe or York Region who have a keen interest in services and programs for individuals with special or unique needs. We invite applications for a Volunteer Board Audit and Finance Committee role in Barrie, ON, where successful candidates will play a crucial role in overseeing the agency’s governance and shaping its future policies. Individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Currently, Catulpa Community Support Services invites volunteer applicants in the role of:

Accounting Professional

Experience: To be considered for the role of Accounting Professional on the Catulpa Community Support Services Board Audit and Finance Committee, candidates should possess a strong background in finance and accounting, ideally with a professional designation such as CPA. Candidates should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of financial management, budgeting, and reporting processes. Experience in non-profit organizations or social service sectors is advantageous, as it indicates a familiarity with the unique financial challenges and reporting requirements inherent in these settings. Strong analytical and strategic financial planning skills are crucial, as the Accounting Professional will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organization's fiscal responsibility and sustainability. The ability to collaborate effectively with other Board Members, understand the financial implications of strategic decisions, and contribute to the agency’s overall financial health is essential for success in this position.

Volunteer Board Audit and Finance Committee: Role & Time Commitment

The Catulpa Community Support Services’ Board is responsible for effective governance of the agency through oversight of strategic planning, fiscal review and determination of mission-related policy.

It is not responsible for fundraising, personnel, programs, services, curricula or budgets. Volunteer Directors provide special skills and knowledge, (finance, law, social services, healthcare, etc.) within the Board setting.

Meetings take place in Barrie, Ontario six times annually for approximately three hours per meeting. Successful Board of Director applicants are appointed for a term of three years and provided a mentor.

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