Governance & Executive Support Specialist

Governance & Executive Support Specialist

IWK Foundation

You are curious by nature and thrive when you can hit the ground running, but you have sound judgment to know when to ask questions. You give and receive gratitude and understand that this practice is key to team success. And you are confident but in a humble way, owning your responsibility, while lifting others. At the IWK Foundation, their culture is the essence of how they show up for each other and share the responsibility of their ambitious vision, knowing that together, anything is possible.

You've built a successful career, but you are longing for more purpose and sense of community. What if your talents and experience could directly impact the health and well-being of women and children? At the IWK Foundation, we guarantee your work will have deep and lasting impact. As Governance & Executive Support Specialist, you will be at the heart of their mission, directly contributing to the health and well-being of women, children, youth, and families. Every task you undertake, every decision you make, will ripple out to create positive change in the lives of those they serve. You will be part of an ambitious team that is passionate about making a difference, where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.

The IWK Foundation is driven by a profound purpose: to revolutionize children's, youth, and women's health for future generations. Their unwavering commitment to supporting IWK Health and the Maritime community through funding excellence in patient care, research, advocacy and education is at the heart of everything they do. They believe in making a tangible difference in the lives of those they serve, and they are looking for a dynamic and adaptable Governance & Executive Support Specialist to join their team and help achieve their ambitious goals.

The IWK Foundation is entrepreneurial in its approach to business and works within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a disciplined and practical framework to help the senior team align on strategy and create organizational accountability and efficiency.

The Foundation and its Board of Trustees have recently undertaken a board governance review and there is a unique and exciting opportunity for the incumbent to continue to build from the work that has already been done and continue to build processes and practices for excellence in board governance.

Working with the Visionary (President & CEO) and Integrator (COO), and the entire senior team, this role is the EOS accountability and administrative anchor, capturing actions, and keeping precise records for all planning documents.

Reporting to the President & CEO and with accountability to the Board of Trustees, the Governance & Executive Support Specialist serves as a critical link between the Board, its committees and the CEO's office. This position is crucial in ensuring smooth communication, coordination, and effective governance between the senior team and the Board through executive level support. You are a meticulous forward planner who consistently manages confidential and sensitive information with exceptional judgment and discretion. You are also someone that thrives in an energetic environment where no two days are the same, and are comfortable being versatile, switching between tasks, setting priorities every day, and "going with the flow".

Often the first point of contact, you will have direct responsibility for the Board of Trustees' workplan. This includes preparing and organizing Board meeting materials, overseeing governance documents for compliance, facilitating the completion of action items, and coordinating Trustee & Officer nominations, managing onboarding and engagement for new Board members. Your role will provide crucial support to the CEO's office to ensure they have the capacity to focus on strategy and vision. Rooted in building relationships, you will promote smooth communication both internally and externally with several audiences, manage busy calendars, high-touch donor meetings, travel arrangements, and correspondence, providing a detailed and efficient approach to all administrative responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education and 10+ years of experience in a board governance and executive support role, with proven direct accountability to a board and in-depth experience working with governance practices. You will excel in critical thinking, building relationships, writing, editing, presentations, be highly proficient in MS Office and web-based applications. We seek a forward-thinking, proactive problem-solver with strong decision-making abilities. Emotional maturity and the ability to anticipate the needs of the CEO and the Board of Trustees are crucial. This consummate professional will possess exceptional organizational skills, capable of juggling multiple tasks and deadlines with ease and resiliency.

It's no surprise that the IWK Foundation was named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2026-because this isn't just a workplace, it's a place of belonging. A place where your talents shine, your passion thrives, and your impact is real. Successes are celebrated, challenges are tackled together, and every day is a step toward a healthier, stronger future. Be part of something extraordinary. Learn more: https://iwkfoundation.org.

Please submit your resume online by clicking "Apply." For more information, contact Greg Dickie confidentially at [email protected]. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.

We believe in employment equity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from the following under-represented groups to self-identify in their resume or cover letter: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

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