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Lend Your Financial Expertise—Join the CMHA-NS Board of Directors.

Jun 13, 2025

The Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS), is seeking a new Director with expertise in nonprofit finance. We are looking for someone who can provide strategic oversight and guidance in key areas such as budget development and forecasting, financial reporting, and audit processes.

As a CMHA-NS Board Member, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our strategic direction, strengthening community-based initiatives, and ensuring mental health is a universal human right.

We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences across the province who share a commitment to improving the mental health and well-being of all Nova Scotians. 

Deadline to Apply: Applications will be accepted until July 18, 2025.

About the Role:  CMHA-NS holds six board meetings per fiscal year using a hybrid model (virtual and in person). Meetings typically last two hours, and board members are expected to participate in at least one committee. The term is three years. 

About CMHA-NS:  

Our Vision: A Canada where mental health is a universal human right.  

Our Mission: We empower and support the voices of all those seeking assistance on their mental health journey.

Founded in 1908, CMHA Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s oldest mental health charities. We foster recovery and well-being through programs that support Nova Scotians with housing, employment, workplace training programs, education, and peer support. We work with our branches in Halifax-Dartmouth, Colchester East Hants, and Southwest Nova to promote mental health and support the recovery of individuals facing mental illness across the province.  

CMHA – NS is proudly accredited under Imagine Canada’s National Standards Program. The Standards Program is a Canada-wide set of shared standards for charities and nonprofits designed to strengthen practices in five fundamental areas: board governance; financial accountability and transparency; fundraising; staff management; and volunteer involvement.  

To learn more about CMHA-NS, visit Who We Are or read our Impact Report.  

How to Apply: CMHA-NS is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, racialized, and Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you are a member of a group that has been historically excluded from opportunities, we encourage you to self-identify and share your pronouns in your application.  

Apply Today: If you’re ready to lend your skills to support mental health across Nova Scotia, we encourage you to apply HERE. The Nominations Committee will review all applications, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief virtual meeting to further discuss the role and responsibilities.
Applications will be accepted until July 4, 2025.

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