Toronto/Ottawa 5 + years

Corporate Profile

Our client is a self-sustained federal Crown corporation that has become the entity of choice for critical financial transactions needed to help the federal government achieve its goals and maximize the value of its corporate assets. With a more than 40-year long history of operations, our client has seen its mandate expand over time to provide a breadth of financial advisory services and expertise to support the country's broader economic objectives.

Acting as a bridge between government objectives and the private sector, they are positioned as the Government's centre of excellence for financial advisory, and brings a commercial discipline to the evaluation, management, and divestiture of assets as well as other initiatives it executes in partnership with the Government of Canada.

They provide a unique and valuable perspective with deep financial expertise to the country's most complex and diverse commercial transactions. Headquartered in Toronto with an office in Ottawa and subsidiary offices across the country, it is governed by an independent board of directors. They have five key pillars of expertise:

1. Asset Monetization
2. Managed Assets
3. Capital & Funding Solutions
4. Financial Advisory & Strategic Reviews
5. Indigenous Economic Participation

Our client is responsible for the oversight of over $75 billion of assets and programs through its eight subsidiaries, forming the Group of Companies. Its high-profile roles in recent years include the purchase and ongoing management of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the establishment of the $15-billion Canada Growth Fund, and the establishment and operation of the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) program, which provided over $7 billion in structured bridge financing to large Canadian companies who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Group of Companies continues to grow with, recently mandated to deliver the $10-billion federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program and the $10-billion Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility, as well as structure a significant financing agreement with Telesat to support Canada's largest ever space program.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly organized and strategically minded professional to join their organization as Manager, Board and Subsidiary Governance, reporting to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In this role, you will support the efficient functioning of Board of Directors and its committees, as well as certain subsidiary boards and committees by coordinating governance processes and facilitating communication between senior management and the Board. You will also play a key role in supporting the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary, strengthening governance frameworks, and fostering accountability and transparency in Board operations.

The selected candidate will be based in either Toronto or Ottawa, currently with a hybrid work option.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, material preparation, logistics, and minute-taking
• Support the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary in fulfilling governance responsibilities, including compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and corporate policies
• Ensure timely and effective communication between the Board and executive management
• Maintain corporate records and filings and ensure the integrity of governance documentation, including minute books and share registers,
• Maintain Board and committee charters, and corporate policies
• Contribute to the development and implementation of governance frameworks and practices aligned with evolving best practices
• Support Board member onboarding, orientation, and continuing education
• Assist with preparation for the annual public meeting, corporate plan approvals, and other governance-related disclosures and events
• Support Board members in booking travel and preparing associated expense reports
• Administration of director compensation

Key Skills and Attributes

• Post-secondary education in law, public administration, business, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Board governance or executive-level administrative processes, ideally within a public company, the public sector or a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of governance practices, Crown corporation mandates, and public accountability requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with acute attention to detail
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, directors, and external stakeholders
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Experience with Board portal software (e.g., Diligent) is an asset
• Preferred candidate is a law clerk with corporate secretarial experience
• Governance certification/designation also considered an asset

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