About Canadians For A Civil Society

Canadians For A Civil Society (CCS) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing human dignity, a culture of peace, and the full enjoyment of the human birthright to a life free of fear and want: The Foundations of a Civil Society.

This posting will remain open until filled. The board of directors meets once a month; this position requires a commitment of 2-4 hours a week. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at

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The Personnel Committee Chair requires a strong understanding of human resources principles, sound judgment, and a commitment to ethical and legal compliance. This position is similar to a HR professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and/or revising personnel policies for board approval, 

• Reviewing job descriptions, 

• Establishing a salary structure, and 

• Annually reviewing staff salaries 

• Act as a grievance board committee for employee complaints.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of human resources principles, including employment law, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.
• Experience in developing and implementing human resources policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound and objective decisions.
• Commitment to ethical and legal compliance in all human resources matters.
• Experience working on a non-profit board or in a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Passion for the mission of CCS and a commitment towards a civil society