- Preparing and planning materials such as annual work plans, formal notices, meeting minutes, agendas and reports, executing associated duties and monitoring and reporting of action and follow-up items.
- Maintaining formal records and documents pertaining to the organization's governance function and providing oversight to related content on the board portal, intranet and internet.
- Providing governance leadership, counsel and advice to key stakeholders by researching and benchmarking best practices and managing the development of recommendations.
- Pursuing innovation, identifying and implementing process and productivity improvements, and performing special projects to drive future success.
- Leading the development of the Board of Directors' budget for approval, including monitoring, analyzing and reporting budget activities and establishing mutually beneficial contracts and relations with key external business partners and suppliers.
- You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
- You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
- You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
- You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
- You have seven years of experience in corporate governance as an Assistant Corporate Secretary or Corporate Secretary within the insurance, co-operative or credit union sector.
- You have post-secondary degree in Business, Law or a related discipline.
- Having or working towards the Governance Professionals of Canada (, Master of Management: Co-operatives and Credit Unions (MMCCU) or a related designation is an asset.
- You will travel frequently in Canada.
- Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
- This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.
Senior Manager, Governance - Guelph, Canada - Co-operators
Description
Company: CGL
Department: Member Relations/Governance/Corporate Services
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (6 months)
Work Model: Remote
Language: This role operates in English.
The Opportunity:
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.
As the Senior Manager, Corporate Governance and Assistant Secretary, you will contribute to corporate governance excellence and effectiveness. You will provide leadership and management support to the development and implementation of corporate governance best practices and will play a key role in effective Board and Board Committee meetings and corporate record-keeping.
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