Volunteer Finance & Audit Committee Member

Volunteer Finance & Audit Committee Member

Date posted: May 5 2026

Apply by: May 25 2026

ABOUT THE LEFTOVERS FOUNDATION

The Leftovers Foundation is one of Canadas largest tech-enabled food rescue organizations. The Leftovers Foundations mission is to reduce food waste and prevent the greenhouse gas emissions caused when good food is left to rot. We believe one of the best ways to do that is to get the food to community organizations working with vulnerable populations ensuring that it can be used where food is most needed. Our flagship program Rescue Food mobilizes volunteers through a dedicated app to connect local vendors who have surplus food to service agencies running food access programming. Leftovers currently operates in Calgary Edmonton Hinton Airdrie Red Deer Lethbridge Winnipeg Selkirk and Gimli.

The Leftovers Foundation recognizes that issues within our food systems are deeply rooted in racial economic and social inequities. As an organization that strives to tackle these issues we are committed to incorporating Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) in all the work we do and that includes how and whom we recruit to be on our team of volunteers and staff along with providing them with ongoing IDEA training.

ABOUT THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE POSITION

We are currently recruiting for community members in Winnipeg Calgary or Edmonton to remotely support our Board on a volunteer basis as a part of the Finance & Audit Committee.

The purpose of the Finance & Audit Committee is to provide oversight of the Foundations financial management audit processes and risk practices. The Committee ensures strong systems and internal controls are in place oversees the external audit reviews audit findings and financial statements ensures statements are available before the AGM and monitors implementation of audit recommendations. It also regularly reviews the organizations financial position and annual budget providing recommendations to the Board to support longterm financial sustainability.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide financial oversight and recommendations to support the Foundations financial sustainability:

• Review and recommend to the Board of Directors on matters pertaining to the Foundations financial position on a regular basis.

• Review and recommend to the Board of Directors on the annual budget.

• Recommend the amount to transfer into Internally Restricted Funds to the Board.

• Oversee and advise on investment of funds.

Support the external audit:

• Recommend appointment of auditors to the Board.

• Oversee the work of the external audit review the findings and audited financial statements ensure the statements are available prior to the AGM and ensure implementation of the audit recommendations.

• Recommend acceptance of the audited financial statements to the Board.

Help the Foundation and Board identify and manage its risks:

• Ensure systems are in place relative to the handling of funds monitoring performance and special reporting requirements that may be required by funders and/or government agencies/regulators.

• Review and approve monitoring protocol signing authorities and spending limits and ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place.

• Enquire into and discuss the risk assessment and management policy with management.

Directors are responsible for exercising due diligence in the performance of their duties and have a fiduciary duty to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Leftovers by personally supporting and advocating for Leftovers to the best of his/her ability.

• Provide personal expertise to all Board matters whenever possible; provide advice and make decisions in the best interests of Leftovers not in their own self-interest.

• Attend Committee meetings regularly and be fully prepared to discuss matters on the agenda. If unable to attend review meeting minutes and understand what was agreed to in their absence and register a dissenting vote to record any disagreement.

• Exercise good judgment and act with honesty and integrity. Request more information or time if unable to make a decision with the information provided by management.

• Be aware of and avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest and declare any conflicts of interest at the start of each Committee meeting; disclosing and abstaining from voting when required.

• Respect and abide by the laws of Alberta Manitoba and Canada.

• Maintain confidentiality of any information obtained in their capacity as Committee Member.

• Participate in developing a strategic plan identifying strategic directions and key results and monitoring progress.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is a CPA in good standing with public practice and nonprofit experience is passionate about Leftovers mission and is willing to be an active contributor as a volunteer.

ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT

The term of a Committee Member is two years with an estimated time commitment of 2-6 hours per month including participation in quarterly Committee meetings (held virtually).

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume or CV to express interest in this volunteer role by May 25 2026 at 11:59pm MST to the Leftovers HR & Governance Committee at .