The Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living (BBC) is a publicly funded, not-for-profit agency, that focuses on empowering seniors to lead active, creative, and healthy lifestyles in a Jewish environment. Based in north central Toronto and serving over 5,000 seniors annually, we provide exemplary, multilingual educational, cultural and wellness programs in a safe and supportive environment to encourage healthy, active and creative living for individuals 55+.  

The Bernard Betel Centre is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected at the Annual and Special Meeting of Members. This year, the Annual and Special Meeting of Members is scheduled for Tuesday September 16, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. 

The call for nominations is to fill existing Board vacancies at this meeting.  

The Governance and Nominating Committee is particularly interested in candidates with previous Board experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:

·         Finance and Accounting (individuals with a professional designation);

·         Quality/Health Administration;

·         Program/Strategic Planning;

·         DEIB Programs and Initiatives;

·         Fundraising and Donor Recruitment.

Familiarity and interest in the Jewish community are assets. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse communities to apply.

Board members are elected to a two-year term and eligible to serve five terms for a maximum of ten years. All Board Members are expected to attend eight to ten Board meetings per year, and sit on a Board committee with a further commitment of four to six meetings per year. 

Priority given to those candidates residing in Toronto due to City of Toronto funding requirements.

Interested individuals may submit their candidacy or nominate others to the Board by submitting a cover letter and resume by June 13, 2025. Please submit to the address or email below. Interviews will be held in person at the Bernard Betel Centre or via Zoom.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in the work of the Bernard Betel Centre. All inquiries will receive a response. 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Bernard Betel Centre 

1003 Steeles Avenue, West Toronto, ON M2R 3T6  

gailg@betelcentre.org 

www.betelcentre.org