Become a Peel Senior Link Board Member
Peel Senior Link (PSL) is governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and operates in accordance with accountability agreements with Ontario Health – Central. The Board plays a vital leadership role in guiding the organization as it works toward its mission:
To help older adults maintain their independence, stability, and dignity at home through high-quality, person-centred community services.
Recruitment of new Board members is an ongoing process led by the Peel Senior Link Board, which identifies and recommends individuals who can contribute their skills, experience, and passion for community-based care.
Peel Senior Link is proud to be accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality programs and services for seniors in Mississauga, Brampton, and surrounding communities.
The organization is funded by Ontario Health – Central, the Ministry of Health, and supported by local partners, funders, corporate sponsors, and individual donors.
Become a Board Member
Peel Senior Link (PSL) is governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and operates in accordance with accountability agreements with Ontario Health – Central. The Board plays a vital leadership role in guiding the organization as it works toward its mission:
To help older adults maintain their independence, stability, and dignity at home through high-quality, person-centred community services.
Recruitment of new Board members is an ongoing process led by the Board Governance Committee, which identifies and recommends individuals who can contribute their skills, experience, and passion for community-based care.
Peel Senior Link is proud to be accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality programs and services for seniors in Mississauga, Brampton, and surrounding communities.
The organization is funded by Ontario Health – Central, the Ministry of Health, and supported by local partners, funders, corporate sponsors, and individual donors.
Board Role & Responsibilities
Peel Senior Link Directors provide strategic leadership and governance oversight to ensure the organization remains aligned with its mission, values, and accountability requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Establishing and monitoring Board policies, strategic priorities, and performance measures
- Overseeing financial stewardship, risk management, and organizational sustainability
- Supporting CEO recruitment, evaluation, and performance oversight
- Ensuring service quality and continuous improvement across programs and operations
Directors also participate in one of three Board Committees:
- Finance, Audit & Risk Management
- Governance
- Quality & Community Engagement
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking collaborative, community-minded individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset:
- Healthcare or community services
- Seniors’ services and aging-related issues
- Finance, accounting, or risk management
- Human resources
- Government or public sector
- Ethics, privacy, or governance
- Strategic planning or business leadership
Commitment & Term
Board service is a meaningful volunteer commitment that includes participation in:
- Regular Board and Committee meetings
- Strategic planning and education sessions
- Community and stakeholder engagement activities
- Occasional events outside standard business hours
Directors are elected for an initial term of one, two, or three years, with the opportunity for renewal.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Board Director Nomination Package.
Please send the completed Director Application Form with a cover letter to: [email protected]
Or mail to:
Peel Senior Link – Board Governance Committee
50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 300
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C2
Fax: 905-712-3373
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the Governance Committee.