Assistant Corporate Secretary - Mississauga, Canada - Purolator

Purolator

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description:

Responsibilities:

Oversee, manage and organize the Board, Committee, Shareholder and Pension Committee meetings and processes, and manage the preparation and distribution of appropriate notices, agendas and supporting documentation and resolutions.
Act as Secretary at all Board, Committee, Shareholder and Pension Committee meetings.
Prepare and circulate minutes of meetings and ensure that the details of the resolutions and decisions are in order so that proper account of them is taken.
Develop effective Board and Committee workplans.
Work with leadership in the preparation of effective meeting materials and resolutions.

Additional Resposibilities:

Manage Board budget and arrange for payment of remuneration and reimbursement of expenses of Directors.
Manage Director orientation, onboarding, offboarding and education.
Provide support and advice to the Board in relation to corporate governance issues.
Provide support and advice to the Corporate Secretary relating to the effective governance and performance of the Board, as well as information on governance best practices.
Lead Board continuous improvement and contribute to the development and revision of governance guiding documents, and corporate policies, to reflect evolving governance best practices, legislative requirements and operational requirements.

Education:

LL.B. or J.D. degree or Chartered Governance Professional (or equivalent).
Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
5+ years of postcall relevant inhouse legal department experience.
Detailed knowledge of Board processes and practices.
Demonstrated understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Board, Committees and Shareholders.
High degree of selfmotivation and professionalism.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner.
Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative approach to understand and respond to organizational needs and partner with various organizational functions.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with Diligent BoardBooks.