Join our Board of Directors

The Boyle Street Service Society (operating under the trade name Boyle Street Community Services) operates on ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ Amiskwacîwâskahikan Treaty 6 and Métis Nation North Saskatchewan River Territory. We honor the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada who enrich our community.  

Boyle Street is seeking 2-3 volunteers to join the Boyle Street Board of Directors. Directors provide strategic leadership and governance to ensure meaningful community impact is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for Directors who astutely understand and genuinely care about the unique needs and perspectives of our clients and our community. Directors are strong advocates for those living in poverty and homelessness, particularly those of Indigenous descent, and strongly believe in carrying out Boyle Street’s vision and mission. Boyle Street knows it’s important for our Directors to better reflect the community we serve; therefore, we actively encourage applications from folks of all walks of life and professional experiences.  

The application deadline is Monday, March 9th. Applicants should review the following additional information prior to submitting an application: BSSS Board Recruitment 2026

“At Boyle Street Community Services, we believe strong leadership begins with people who care deeply about their community. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who want to help guide meaningful change and stand alongside Edmonton’s most vulnerable to join our board of directors. If you’re ready to contribute your skills, voice, and vision to our mission, we warmly encourage you to apply.”

-Boyle Street Community Services Board Recruitment Committee

Applicants with the following backgrounds may take priority during this recruitment cycle:  

• We will prioritize applications from people who identify as Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit as well as Black and People of Colour.  

• We welcome applications from people with lived experiences that reflect the community we serve.  

• We welcome applications from people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.   

• We welcome applications from people who identify as women.   

• We welcome applications from young people (under the age of 30).  

• We welcome applications from people with a variety of professional experiences and skills such as: social service, real estate, fund development/diversification/fundraising, equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice work, government relations/social policy advocacy. 

Before completing this application, please consider whether you have any conflicts of interest that may impact your ability to fulfill the commitments, duties, and responsibilities of a Director. This means you must avoid or remain free from real or perceived conflicts or self-interest, or appropriately disclose and manage these in collaboration with the board. 

This application will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. If this application form is not compatible with screen readers or other accessibility tools, please reach out to us at delniski@boylestreet.org to request the application in a specific format that is accessible. 

Boyle Street Community Services respects your privacy. We protect your personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements. We do not rent, sell, or trade our mailing lists. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to serve on the Board of Directors and will be shared with Boyle Street Directors for the sole purpose of the Board election at the Annual General Meeting in June 2026. 

Please see link to apply: https://forms.gle/EGV2JgYdjmwqrgFD7 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Diana Elniski, Executive Advisor delniski@boylestreet.org