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Member, Board of Directors (Human Resources Focus)

Join Our Board & Make an Impact!

The Landlord’s Self-Help Centre (LSHC) is a Legal Aid Ontario funded community legal clinic dedicated to assisting small residential landlords across Ontario. We provide summary legal advice, education and advocacy to help small landlords navigate the complexities of providing rental housing. We are seeking a volunteer Board Member with experience in Human Resources. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a non-profit legal clinic, provide strategic HR guidance, and help shape the future of staff retention, policy development, and governance best practices. For more information about our Board, visit https://landlordselfhelp.com/board-of-directors/

Our Board of Directors plays a key role in guiding our governance, policy, and strategic direction to improve services and ensure long-term success.

We  are looking for a Human Resources professional to serve on our Board in an advisory capacity, helping to:

  • Support and provide guidance to the Executive Director on HR-related matters.
  • Advise the Board on key HR activities, best practices, and governance improvements within the clinic system.
  • Review and provide feedback on HR policies implemented by the Executive Director.

Current Challenges & Opportunities

As our clinic transitions under the leadership of a new Executive Director, we recognize the need for expert HR guidance in the following areas:
✅ Staff Retention & Compensation Strategies – Helping us create a sustainable and competitive workplace.
✅ HR Policy Development & Review – Ensuring our policies remain up to date and effective.
✅ Best Practices for Non-Profit HR Management – Bringing insights to support and improve our team’s success.

Commitment & Expectations

  • Board Meetings:Approximately 5-2 hours per month for Board meetings (virtual or hybrid)
  • Committee Meetings:Directors are expected to contribute to committees such as Governance, HR & Nominating, Marketing, Law Reform or IT, which typically meet monthly or bimonthly
  • Events: A few in-person events each year, including the AGM, annual forum, strategy sessions and social events.

Why Join Us?

Volunteering on our Board offers professional development and networking opportunities, including:

  • Access to Legal Aid Ontario training and resources.
  • Involvement in networking events and non-profit governance development.
  • The chance to shape HR policies in a non-profit setting.
  • Being part of a dedicated and supportive team passionate about making a difference for small landlords.
  • Firsthand experience of the meaningful impact our clinic has on clients and the rental housing community.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with:

  • A few years of HR experience, ideally with policy development or review expertise.
  • The ability to provide strategic HR direction without direct involvement in daily operations.
  • A passion for governance, leadership, and nonprofit impact.
  • Non-Profit HR experience is a plus, but not required.

Apply Today!

If you are interested in this opportunity, send your resume to Diana Padierna, Executive Director, at diana.padierna@lshc.clcj.ca.

We look forward to connecting with you!

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