Board Director, Canadian Mental Health Association – Yukon Division

Task Description
Join the Board of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Yukon Division

Are you passionate about building a Yukon where mental health is understood, valued, and supported? Do you want to contribute your expertise to strengthen community wellbeing and advance mental health equity?

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Yukon Division (CMHA-YT) is seeking engaged and committed individuals to serve on its Board of Directors.

About Us

CMHA-YT is a non-profit, charitable organization whose vision is a society that embraces and invests in the mental health of all people of the Yukon. Our mission is to promote positive mental health for all Yukoners through education, advocacy, community-based services, and the elimination of stigma. We strive to exemplify best practices in nonprofit governance while centering values of inclusion, compassion, collaboration, proactivity, and steadfast commitment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who bring diverse lived, professional, and community experiences and are passionate about contributing to a results-based, values-driven governance team. Whether you have skills in finance, law, nonprofit leadership, health care, human resources, advocacy, Indigenous governance, communications, lived experience of mental health challenges, or community organizing—your voice matters at our table.

We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, especially those who identify as:

– Indigenous
– Racialized
– 2SLGBTQIA+
– People with disabilities
– Francophone
– People with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges

Board Member Commitments

As a Director, you will:
– Attend monthly board meetings (virtual or hybrid)
– Serve a 2-year term, renewable
– Support CMHA-YT in strategic planning, financial oversight, and risk management
– Serve as an ambassador for mental health in the community

No prior board experience? No problem! We offer a thorough orientation program, opportunities for ongoing training, and a collaborative governance culture rooted in consensus, transparency, and mutual respect.

How to Apply

To express interest, please send a short letter or email outlining your interest and relevant experience to [email protected] by June 25th. Please include your CV or a summary of your background (formal or informal). All candidates will be invited to present their candidacy at the Annual General Meeting on July 9th 2025 at 5:30 pm

For more information, contact [email protected].

Minimum Age
18

Skills Needed
We’re seeking individuals who bring diverse lived, professional, and community experiences and are passionate about contributing to a results-based, values-driven governance team. Whether you have skills in finance, law, nonprofit leadership, health care, human resources, advocacy, Indigenous governance, communications, lived experience of mental health challenges, or community organizing—your voice matters at our table.

Responsibilities
As a Director, you will:
– Attend monthly board meetings (virtual or hybrid)
– Serve a 2-year term, renewable
– Support CMHA-YT in strategic planning, financial oversight, and risk management
– Serve as an ambassador for mental health in the community

No prior board experience? No problem! We offer a thorough orientation program, opportunities for ongoing training, and a collaborative governance culture rooted in consensus, transparency, and mutual respect

Time Commitment
3-5 hours per month

Incentive for the Volunteer
Playing an integral part in the progression of mental wellness supports in the Yukon.

Contact
Laurence Rivard, Executive Director
867-668-6429, [email protected]