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Qualifications:

Strong understanding of governance principles and practices., Experience in nonprofit or community organizations is preferred., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups..

Key responsabilities:

Attend and participate in committee meetings regularly.

Provide insights and recommendations on governance matters.

Assist in the nomination process for board members.

Support the development of policies and procedures related to governance.

MCIS Language Solutions is a not-for-profit social enterprise that offers the highest quality, most responsive and cost effective 24/7 solutions in over 350 languages. MCIS' growth into a successful organization with its commitment to bottom line objectives - sound finances, protection of human rights and diversity - has been the direct result of exemplary leadership on its Board, competent staff and the contribution of our language professionals, volunteers and interns. We take pride in MCIS' growth and its commitment to recruiting highly qualified new immigrants and local language professionals thereby increasing Toronto's and Canada's visibility as a multilingual hub that can provide language services to the globe. Every year MCIS invests its net income into initiatives that support free services for victims of violence and the homeless, and training subsidies for aspiring interpreters and translators. With a growing demand for language services, a long track record of success, and deep roots in the community, MCIS Language Solutions has positioned itself to capture more market share in the language industry by simply demonstrating there is a better way to conduct business.

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