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Join a mission-driven team that’s building safer stronger communities for youth and families across Durham Region. Whether you’re applying for a role or a seat on our board, your support makes a lasting difference.

Get involved with a mission-driven team that’s building safer stronger communities for youth and families across Durham Region

Lead With Purpose: Join Our Board of Directors

Why Join Northstar's Board?

Joining Northstar’s Board offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families while shaping the future of our organization. As a board member, you’ll be able to:

  • Drive Positive Change: Influence decisions that support our mission and help build stronger, healthier communities.

  • Expand Your Network: Collaborate with passionate professionals, community leaders, and advocates for equity and justice.

  • Develop Leadership Skills: Grow your experience in governance, strategy, and nonprofit leadership.

  • Give Back: Use your skills and voice to support lasting change and uplift youth and families across Durham Region.

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team working towards building a safe, hopeful, and healthy community?

Are you looking for an opportunity to provide your leadership and talent, give back, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families? If yes, we’d love to hear from you.

For over 40 years, Northstar (formerly DFCC) has delivered services across Durham Region including youth assessment, mental health supports, intensive outreach, therapeutic education, and violence prevention. You can learn more about our work at www.dfcc.org.

As part of our commitment to equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, we’re currently inviting applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of Durham Region and who bring experience in:

  • Communications / Marketing

  • Finance / Accounting

  • Risk Management

  • Non-profit Board Experience (an asset)

We value inclusive leadership that supports our mission and helps mobilize our community to create lasting change.

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resumé to:

  • [email protected]
  • 5 Carlow Court, Whitby, ON L1N 9T7
  • (Subject Line: Board of Directors Application)

We will accommodate candidates throughout the recruitment process. Interviews will likely take place virtually.

Lead With Purpose: Join Our Board of Directors

Why Join NorthStar's Board?

Joining NorthStar’s Board offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families while shaping the future of our organization. As a board member, you’ll be able to:

  • Drive Positive Change: Influence decisions that support our mission and help build stronger, healthier communities.

  • Expand Your Network: Collaborate with passionate professionals, community leaders, and advocates for equity and justice.

  • Develop Leadership Skills: Grow your experience in governance, strategy, and nonprofit leadership.

  • Give Back: Use your skills and voice to support lasting change and uplift youth and families across Durham Region.

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team working towards building a safe, hopeful, and healthy community?

Are you looking for an opportunity to provide your leadership and talent, give back, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families? If yes, we’d love to hear from you.

For over 40 years, NorthStar (formerly DFCC) has delivered services across Durham Region including youth assessment, mental health supports, intensive outreach, therapeutic education, and violence prevention. You can learn more about our work at www.dfcc.org.

As part of our commitment to equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, we’re currently inviting applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of Durham Region and who bring experience in:

  • Communications / Marketing

  • Finance / Accounting

  • Risk Management

  • Non-profit Board Experience (an asset)

We value inclusive leadership that supports our mission and helps mobilize our community to create lasting change.

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resumé to:
📧 [email protected]
📫 Durham Family Court Clinic, 44 Richmond Street W., Ste 201, Oshawa, ON L1G 1C7
(Subject Line: Board of Directors Application)

We will accommodate candidates throughout the recruitment process. Interviews will likely take place virtually.

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