Non-Profit Board Position / Volunteer

Toronto Home Energy Network Board of Directors

Position: Treasurer
Type: non-profit board (unpaid/volunteer)
Organization: Toronto Home Energy Network
Location: Qualified candidates that are residents of Toronto or have strong ties to the Toronto community should apply

Call for Applications

Are you passionate about working with Toronto communities to reduce emissions from single-family homes? Do you want to help guide and build a new and exciting organization dedicated to driving real climate action?

Toronto Home Energy Network (formerly known as Toronto Home Retrofits) is looking for a dedicated volunteer to join our Board of Directors as Treasurer.

About Toronto Home Energy Network (THE Network)

THE Network is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to reducing carbon emissions from Toronto’s homes. Launched in 2023 by the leadership team behind the Pocket Change Project, we use a proven approach, collaborating with community groups across Toronto and a network of partners to provide homeowners with peer support and expert personalized assistance as they plan and implement their home’s decarbonization.

THE Network is addressing a critical need in the market. With single-family homes causing nearly one-fifth of Toronto's emissions, electrifying these homes is essential to achieving the city's goal of net-zero community-wide emissions by 2040. However, even homeowners motivated to eliminate their emissions face conflicting information and other obstacles. We focus on removing these barriers by sharing experience and information within communities and from experts. We are experiencing a high level of interest from both communities and homeowners and are working actively with several community groups to develop their own Pocket Change-like home decarbonization initiatives.

Despite being a new organization, THE Network has already garnered significant support and success. The active and committed volunteer team is complemented by a full-time Executive Director, a seasoned non-profit leader. We are generously backed by high-caliber funders, including Toronto Hydro and The Atmospheric Fund (TAF). While we are driven by climate-related motivations, we balance our climate goals with moments of fun and community building to stay motivated and connected. As we move forward, the next several years will be formative and critical for THE Network’s long-term success. Our focus is on establishing a strong foundation that will enable us to drive impactful climate action and make significant strides toward a sustainable future.

Treasurer Role

The Treasurer will provide financial oversight and governance to ensure Toronto Home Energy Network maintains sound financial practices as we grow. This role is supported by our Executive Director, a contract bookkeeper, and an accounting firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure strong financial management policies and procedures
• Develop and deliver financial reports to the Board
• Oversee banking, budgeting, and investments
• Guide compliance with funder/government reporting
• Manage the annual audit
• Support the application for charitable status
• Assist with fundraising and financial planning

Who We Are Seeking

We are seeking a Treasurer who:

• Is committed to THE Network’s mission of reducing home carbon emissions
• Is a resident of Toronto or has strong ties to the Toronto community
• Has experience in financial management, accounting, or a related field
• Understands financial governance and best practices for non-profits
• Has prior board experience (preferred but not required)
• Can work well independently while collaborating extensively with our team

Time Commitment

The Board meets virtually each month at a time that suits the group. The Treasurer is expected to contribute approximately three hours per week to their duties, with higher time commitments required during peak periods such as audits.

Board terms are three years, with the option to renew for up to two consecutive terms.

To Apply

If contributing your time, enthusiasm and expertise to THE Network’s success appeals to you, please apply by sending a resume and cover letter describing your interest to HR@THENetwork.to

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If you’re interested in volunteering but not in a position to take on this role, we would still like to hear from you! Please apply and indicate that you are interested in participating as a volunteer.

We thank all candidates for their interest, though we will contact only those selected for an interview.