Current jobs related to Board Governance Officer - Mississauga - ACHEV


  • Mississauga, Canada Peel Senior Link Full time

    Peel Senior Link, a non-profit charitable organization established in 1993, provides personal care & home-making and other complementary support services. Peel Senior Link maximizes independent living--helping seniors live with dignity, stability, and safety. Peel Senior Link is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through Ontario Health -...

  • Board of Directors

    4 weeks ago


    Mississauga, Canada PLASP Child Care Services Full time

    **We've got openings on our Board of Directors!** **The PLASP Board of Directors is seeking passionate, innovative and knowledgeable applicants for positions on the Board. **Board of Directors** Volunteer Director - Board of Directors - PLASP Child Care Services - Mississauga, ON The 7-member PLASP Board provides strategic governance through leading...


  • Mississauga, Canada GardaWorld Full time

    **Pre-Board Screening Officer** GardaWorld is currently hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers for the Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be the last line of...


  • Mississauga, Canada GardaWorld Full time

    **Pre-Board Screening Officer** GardaWorld is currently hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers for the Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be the last line of...


  • Mississauga, Canada GardaWorld Full time

    Pre-Board Screening Officer GardaWorld is currently hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers for the Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be the last line...


  • Mississauga, Canada AstraZeneca Full time

    **Corporate Governance Manager** **Hybrid Work - on average 3 days/week from our Mississauga office** AstraZeneca is shaping the future of healthcare by expanding our global presence and harnessing innovation to make an even greater impact on society and the planet. As part of this vision, we are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new Legal...


  • Mississauga, Canada GardaWorld Full time

    Pre-Board Screening Officer  GardaWorld is currently hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers for the Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be the last line of...


  • Mississauga, Canada GardaWorld Full time

    Pre-Board Screening OfficerBusiness Unit: Aviation ServicesCareer Area: Airport Security ScreeningLocation: Mississauga, ON, CAGardaWorld is currently hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers for the Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national...


  • Mississauga, Canada AstraZeneca Full time

    **Corporate Governance Associate** **Hybrid Work - on average 3 days/week from our Mississauga office** AstraZeneca is shaping the future of healthcare by expanding our global presence and harnessing innovation to make an even greater impact on society and the planet. As part of this vision, we are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new Legal...


  • Mississauga, Canada GardaWorld Full time

    GardaWorld is currently hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers for the Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be the last line of defense in ensuring the safety and...


  • Mississauga, Canada GardaWorld Full time

    GardaWorld is currently hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers for the Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be the last line of defense in ensuring the safety and...


  • Mississauga, Canada GardaWorld Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: GardaWorld is currently hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers for the Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a...


  • Mississauga, Canada HRAI Full time

    The Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada The extremes of Canada’s outdoor climate make the work of the heating and cooling industry essential to maintaining comfortable living and working conditions in this country. And as the climate changes, the role of the HVACR industry has become even more critical as a provider of...


  • Mississauga, Canada Peel District School Board Full time

    **Job Summary** Reporting to the Governance Officer with functional accountability also to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Trustee Services Assistant will provide administrative, operational, and secretarial support to the Board of Trustees and the Legal and Governance Services Department primarily to ensure efficient and effective Board and...


  • Mississauga, Canada Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Full time

    Capital and Facilities Renewal Project Officer Position Type: 2 Year Contract effective Immediately. Salary Range - $69,553 - $86,796 Reporting to the Manager of Capital and Facilities Renewal Projects, the Project Officer well be responsible to provide support to the Manager as well as responsible for the planning coordination and management of various...


  • Mississauga, Canada The W Subscription Full time

    Job Summary: I am seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors as a Volunteer/Investor. As a Volunteer Board Member/Investor, you will play a crucial role in guiding and overseeing the organization's strategic direction and governance. This is for creating Non-Profit Organization dedicated to helping small businesses succeed, by providing...


  • Mississauga, Canada Peel District School Board Full time

    **Job Summary** Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Communications Officer will play a key role in developing and implementing internal and external communication programs to foster and maintain authentic, mutually beneficial relationships between the board, schools and our communities. **Key Responsibilities** As the Communications Officer,...

  • Financial Officer

    3 months ago


    Mississauga, Canada Peel District School Board Full time

    **Job Summary** Reporting to the Manager - Transportation, the STOPR Financial Officer is responsible for managing the $80M annual departmental budget, preparing, developing and presenting financial reports, manage the preparation, review and analysis and presentation of annual budgets; providing analysis, identifying risks, variances, cost saving...

  • Pension Officer

    3 months ago


    Mississauga, Canada Peel District School Board Full time

    **Job Summary** Reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Manager, the successful applicant will ensure that procedures and operational guidelines are followed and are compliant with the Pension Benefits Act (PBA), Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) and the Teachers' Pension Plan (TPP). **Key Responsibilities** Responsibilities will include:...


  • Mississauga, Canada FirstService Residential Full time

    **Director, Governance and Compliance** FirstService Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident. Our dedication to...

Board Governance Officer

4 months ago


Mississauga, Canada ACHEV Full time

**At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive.**

**We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth.**

**Join us in helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential**

**POSITION**: Board Governance Officer

**REPORTING TO**: Chief Executive Officer

**SCHEDULE**: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends

**Summary**:
The Board Governance Officer (BGO) is responsible for confidential executive and management support to the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of Achev. The Board Governance Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and provides support to the Board Chair, Committee Chairs and the Board of Directors on Board administration and governance matters.

The Board Governance Officer acts in the best interest of the organization, exercising the appropriate care, diligence, and skill, with regards to all accountabilities, responsibilities, and duties, and contributes to ensuring that the organization works continuously to implement appropriate administrative and governance practices, and conducts business in compliance with the Canadian Not-for-Profit Corporation Act (CNCA).

This role requires someone who is able to prioritize and multi-task, and be flexible to changing priorities while also producing high-quality and accurate deliverables. This position requires a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Support to the Board of Directors and Associated Committees**
- Work under the direction of and in collaboration with CEO, to ensure Board of Directors and Committee members are supported in such a way that allows them to adequately and with ease, perform their duties
- Leads the planning and organization of all meetings of the Board of Directors and its associated standing and ad-hoc/special Committees, including the Annual General Meeting and Special Meetings of the Members, Board Orientation Sessions and Board Professional Development
- Responsible for the management of logistics of all Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including:
o Securing meeting space, AV requirements, and catering; coordinating, directing setup and takedown

o Collecting documentation, editing, compiling and posting meeting packages

o Ensuring that appropriate notice period(s) are met

o Liaising with guest speaker(s) for Board or Committee meetings, orientation or professional development

o Preparing documents for the Chair of the Board and/or associated Committees

o Liaising directly with Chairs and Members as required
- By-Laws and Policy Management

o Managing the annual review/approval cycle

o Maintaining a thorough knowledge of By-Laws and Policies

o Proactively identify the need for new policies or offer advice on streamlining existing policies where appropriate

o Actively participate in the updating of policies including researching best practices and examples to inform Achev ’s policies
- Minutes/Records Management:
o Capture meeting minutes, produce minutes and distribute them to appropriate staff and Board or Committee Chair for approval

o Maintain the corporate minute books, virtually on the governance portal, and in print for the Board of Directors and its associated Committees (Human Resources and Compensation, Finance and Audit, Governance and Nominating, Strategic and Risk Management)

o Determine, implement, and maintain appropriate records management terms and protocols, as well as appropriate technology and protocols to enhance the effectiveness of the governance office

o Maintain and update governance portal to ensure it remains and effective and efficient tool
- Manual Management

o Ensure the Board Orientation Manual is updated and posted/accessible to the new Board of Directors and Non-Director Committee Members

o Maintain the Governance Manual/documentation (By-Laws, Governance Policies, Mandates and Charters, Work Plans)
- Appointment of Directors and Non-Director Committee members

o Coordinate the execution of all legal agreements for all new and reappointed Board of Directors and Non-Director Committee Members

o Manage the onboarding program for all new appointments including scheduling of introductory sessions and distribution of appropriate materials through the portal
- Support Board of Directors and Non-Director Committee Membe