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• L'Hirondelle, services d'accueil et d'intégration des immigrants Chez L’Hirondelle, nous avons à cœur de faciliter l’intégration sociale et professionnelle des nouveaux arrivants au Québec. Grâce à un accompagnement personnalisé, des ressources adaptées et une communauté engagée, nous aidons les personnes immigrantes à s’épanouir et à bâtir leur avenir avec confiance. Nous croyons que chaque parcours est unique et mérite un soutien à la hauteur de ses ambitions. At L’Hirondelle, we are committed to facilitating the social and professional integration of newcomers to Quebec. Thanks to personalized support, adapted resources and a committed community, we help immigrants to flourish and build their future with confidence. We believe that each individual’s path is unique, and deserves support that matches its ambitions.

Board Member – Succession Planning Perspective

Offer number: 01999

Valid until: 22-10-2026

• L'Hirondelle, services d'accueil et d'intégration des immigrants Chez L’Hirondelle, nous avons à cœur de faciliter l’intégration sociale et professionnelle des nouveaux arrivants au Québec. Grâce à un accompagnement personnalisé, des ressources adaptées et une communauté engagée, nous aidons les personnes immigrantes à s’épanouir et à bâtir leur avenir avec confiance. Nous croyons que chaque parcours est unique et mérite un soutien à la hauteur de ses ambitions. At L’Hirondelle, we are committed to facilitating the social and professional integration of newcomers to Quebec. Thanks to personalized support, adapted resources and a committed community, we help immigrants to flourish and build their future with confidence. We believe that each individual’s path is unique, and deserves support that matches its ambitions.

Activity sector(s)

• Employability and Social Integration
• Immigration and Cultural Communities

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Type(s) of activity Board of Directors

District Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

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Context of the mandate

L’Hirondelle is seeking a new member to join its Board of Directors.

As part of its succession and governance continuity planning, the organization is looking to welcome an individual who is interested in gradually becoming involved in the Board’s responsibilities, deepening their understanding of the organization, and contributing to its medium- and long-term development.

This initiative is intended to support knowledge transfer, strengthen governance skills, and prepare future leadership that may eventually take on greater responsibilities within the Board of Directors.

Current Context and Key Issues

L’Hirondelle is currently involved in several projects that require strong and diverse governance, including:

• an affordable supportive housing project for immigrants in vulnerable situations, aimed in particular at promoting housing stability and preventing homelessness;
• the development of Capital Humain Montréal (CHM), a business services initiative that the organization aims to strengthen and gradually make financially self-sustaining;
• the development of funding, philanthropy, and fundraising strategies to diversify the organization’s revenue sources;
• initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare and prenatal care for foreign pregnant women without health coverage;
• food support initiatives and assistance for families in vulnerable situations;
• the development of institutional, community, and private-sector partnerships that are essential to advancing the organization’s mission.

Tasks

The Board member will be expected to:

• actively participate in Board meetings, discussions, and decision-making;

• contribute to L’Hirondelle’s strategic direction and organizational development;

• help ensure compliance with the organization’s mission, values, and good governance principles;

• contribute their expertise and, where relevant, their professional network to support the organization;

• support the development of partnerships, organizational visibility, and the diversification of funding sources;

• participate, as needed, in committees, special meetings, or strategic planning activities;

• progressively deepen their knowledge of the organization’s key files and be willing, over time, to take on increased responsibilities within the Board as part of a succession and continuity approach.

Desired qualifications

We are looking for someone who shares L’Hirondelle’s mission and values and who wishes to contribute their expertise and professional network to support the organization.

One or more of the following areas of expertise would be particularly valued:

• Financial management and planning, particularly in relation to real estate, social housing, or community housing projects;

• Business development and social economy, ideally with a network of businesses that could contribute to the development of CHM;

• Fundraising, philanthropy, and diversification of funding sources;

• Knowledge of the institutional environment related to immigration, employability, and integration, particularly MIFI and Services Québec programs and partnership mechanisms;

• Experience in governance, strategic planning, organizational management, or partnership development.

Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills, as well as an interest in immigration and community development issues, would also be considered valuable assets.

Expected level of involvement

Board members are expected to maintain a consistent and active level of involvement in the organization’s governance. This generally includes:

• a two-year renewable term;

• participation in Board meetings, typically held every six to eight weeks;

• preparation for meetings by reviewing relevant documents in advance;

• active participation in discussions, decision-making, and strategic reflection;

• occasional involvement in one or more Board committees, depending on expertise and organizational needs;

• availability for special meetings, working sessions, or strategic planning activities when required;

• participation in selected organizational events or representation activities, when relevant;

• a willingness to deepen their understanding of L’Hirondelle’s operations, priorities, and key issues over time;

• openness to taking on broader governance responsibilities as part of the Board’s succession and continuity planning.

The level of involvement may vary depending on the Board’s priorities, the member’s area of expertise, and the organization’s needs.

Perks we offer

• Attestation of Hours Worked (upon request)
• Reference letter (upon request)
• Meal or snack
• Volunteer appreciation events
• Other

Year-End Holiday Dinner

Spoken Language(s) Unilingual French accepted Bilingual FR-EN accepted Other

Specific Criteria

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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