Treasurer Health Coalition of Alberta Patient Advocacy

Are you passionate about improving the lives of patients and advancing health care across Alberta? The Health Coalition of Alberta (HCA) is seeking a skilled volunteer to join our Board of Directors as Treasurer. If you have experience in accounting and a commitment to advocating for better healthcare outcomes for patients, we would love to hear from you!

About Us: Health Coalition of Alberta is an alliance of health charities, patient groups, non-profit organizations, and individuals driven by a unified purpose. Since our formation in 2006, we have become one of the largest advocacy coalitions of this kind in Canada, with more than 120 members. Through the strength of our membership, we have a voice and influence into public health decisions that impact the health of Albertans. We use a collaborative, solution-focused approach to engage with governments, health policy decision-makers and other stakeholders to achieve our goals.

Our vision is a healthcare system where all Albertans have an equitable voice and access to the services needed to achieve their full health potential. We advocate for a relational model of care that utilizes shared decision-making between the healthcare team and educated and informed patients to make choices that will have the most impact on not only the health but also the emotional and social needs of each individual.

Our Governance: The Health Coalition of Alberta’s Board of Directors is composed of volunteer leaders from the health charity and patient group sector who are deeply committed to our mission. As a governance Board, we guide the strategic direction of the organization, working closely with the Executive Director to implement our vision and goals.

In addition to fulfilling standard roles and responsibilities, our Board members are active advocates and engaged members of the Coalition.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Setting the vision, strategies, and direction for the Coalition.
2. Ensuring the financial viability of the Coalition.
3. Establishing policies and guidelines for the effective operation of the Coalition.
4. Exercising fiduciary responsibility through prudent risk management.

Role Overview: As Treasurer, you will play a key role in managing the financial well-being of the Health Coalition of Alberta. This includes overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and transaction management. This virtual position allows for flexibility and engagement from anywhere in the province.

Key Responsibilities for the Treasurer:

1. Process and deposit membership fees and financial contributions.
2. Maintain accurate membership records, including payment status.
3. Manage accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely payments to vendors.
4. Reconcile financial transactions and statements, ensuring transparency.
5. Prepare and present the annual budget, including recommendations for membership fees.
6. Ensure compliance with financial policies and arrange for the annual review of financial records.
7. Attend Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM), presenting financial reports and contributing to strategic discussions.
8. Act as a signing authority at the Health Coalition of Alberta’s financial institution.

Desired Skills and Expertise:

1. Formal accounting and/or bookkeeping experience is preferred.
2. Familiarity with the not-for-profit sector and its financial processes, particularly in health care.
3. Ability to communicate financial matters clearly to individuals without accounting backgrounds.
4. A strong commitment to patient advocacy and the Health Coalition of Alberta’s mission.
5. Must be a voting member of the Health Coalition in good standing.

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please email director@healthcoalitionab.ca.