Are you interested in joining the movement to end human trafficking in Canada? The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking (the Centre) is currently accepting applications from residents in Canada to serve as Treasurer to the Centre’s volunteer board of directors. If you are an experienced leader in financial services and want to help address the root causes of sexual and labour exploitation in Canada, we would love to hear from you!
About The Centre
Founded in 2016, the Centre is a national charity dedicated to ending all types of human trafficking in Canada. We work to mobilize system change by collaborating and working with various stakeholders, including people with lived experience of human trafficking, all levels of government, frontline service providers, and corporate partners to advance best practices. The Centre supports the anti-human trafficking movement through education and awareness building, policy development and advocacy, research and data collection, convening and knowledge mobilization.
In May 2019, the Centre launched the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline (the hotline), providing a confidential, multilingual service, operating 24/7 to connect victims and survivors with immediate and localized support, including social services and law enforcement if they so choose, as well as receive third-party tips from the public.
To learn more about the Centre, please visit our website at www.canadiancentretoendhumantrafficking.ca
Responsibilities
The Centre is seeking to fill the role of treasurer among its volunteer board of directors. The Centre’s Board functions as a governance board, providing legal and fiduciary oversight to the organization’s operations. The executive director is delegated responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Centre’s director of finance leads and oversees all finance and accounting activities, with support from an external accounting team. Responsibilities of the volunteer board treasurer include the following:
- Contribute to overall Board governance and leadership by providing financial guidance to support strategic planning, decision-making and risk management.
- Monitor the Centre’s financial and operational performance against strategies and plans.
- Ensure appropriate internal controls and accountability mechanisms are in place Liaise with the Centre’s external public accountant as required.
- Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulation, including those of Canada Revenue Agency for registered charities.
- Review and approve the annual budget and audited financial statements and ensure financial results are reported fairly and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Annually delegate contract and cheque signing authorities to the executive director and review and revise them as appropriate.
- Review and approve any borrowings by the Centre under a delegated approval authority.
- Approve significant financial or other commitments outside of an approved budget, delegated approval authority or the ordinary course of business that may have a material impact on the Centre.
Skills and Experience
- 10+ years professional experience in financial management, accounting or oversight. CPA designation is preferred.
- Experience with Canadian charities and fund accounting is an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of governance and compliance.
- Commitment to meeting deadlines to ensure timely submission of required documents to meet accounting and auditor requirements.
- Experience with (or understanding of) a small finance environment. Specifically:
- Familiarity with various types of funding types/sources
- Appreciation of external restrictions and compliance with funding agreements
- Deep knowledge of financial statements and presentation to users
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to ensuring the Centre’s values and ethical standards are reflected throughout its financial, accounting and fundraising processes.
- Strong understanding of best practices in risk management within the context of a charitable organization
- Approachable and collaborative team player who is open to identifying opportunities for continual improvement in processes, policies, controls.
Location & time commitment:
The Centre welcomes applications from candidates who are Canadian residents. Board meetings are held via video and audio conferencing every six weeks. Each meeting takes approximately 1.5 hours, plus approximately 1-2 hours of preparation.
In addition, the Treasurer would provide up to 1 hour of time per month to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.
How to apply:
Please forward your CV and a cover letter that outlines your interest in joining the Centre’s board of directors to board@ccteht.ca by Friday, May 8, 2026.
We strive to cultivate a workplace and culture that reflects the diversity of the communities and individuals we support and collaborate with. Persons with lived experiences of human trafficking are highly encouraged to apply. Additionally, we welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities that have been systematically excluded or institutionally oppressed, including women, Racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and people living with disabilities.
The Centre respects and adheres to the Ontario Human Rights Code in all recruitment, hiring and staffing practices. Please let us know if you require an accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Queries:
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Julia Drydyk, executive director at board@ccteht.ca
