Recruiting Board Directors

Join Us at the Heart of Our Journey to Support Newcomers and Refugees
New Canadians Centre Seeks Board Members

Peterborough, ON – The New Canadians Centre (NCC) is looking for board directors to join the governance team that shapes the core priorities and advises on the strategic direction of our organization.

NCC is seeking to fill two positions for two-year terms. Board members may serve three consecutive two-year terms.

From our humble roots in 1979 when a dedicated group of volunteers committed to supporting refugees fleeing Vietnam, the NCC has grown to provide a wide range of programs and services that support the empowerment and inclusion of people who are new to Canada.

The NCC serves more than 2500 newcomer clients annually. Newcomers can access a variety of programs and services, such as settlement and employment counselling, language assessment, transitional support, workshops (e.g., taxes and citizenship), English conversation and women’s groups, skills training, youth programming and activities, and recreational outings.

The NCC also takes an active role in community development and is one of the founding organizations of the Peterborough Immigration Partnership which mobilizes the community to implement a five-year community immigrant integration strategy.

We believe in inclusion and equity; we encourage community members with diverse backgrounds who are able and willing to give five to ten hours per month of their time for this valuable work to apply. We are specifically looking for individuals with well-rounded governance experience, and with a specific background in Capital Asset Management (facilities and construction) and Fundraising (Capital campaigns).

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please visit our website to access the information package and application form.

Applications to join the board will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Contacts: Kirk Kuipers, HR & Admin Officer [email protected]; (705) 743-0882

Upon request the New Canadians Centre will provide reasonable accessibility accommodations to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.