Manager - Board Governance

2 weeks ago


Guelph, Ontario, Canada Upper Grand District School Board Full time
About the Opportunity

The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Manager - Board Secretariat. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our students and the Board.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direction to the Board during its meetings and day-to-day support to the Board and its committees regarding Board policy and governance.
  • Ensure the successful delivery of meetings.
  • Provide leadership and supervision to the Officer of Policy Development and Administrative Assistant to the Board.
  • Coordinate the production of governance-related and other Board material.
  • Ensure the maintenance of records and compliance with Board policies and processes, governing documents, and by-laws.
  • Manage and plan board member events such as meetings, attendance at community/school events, and the annual UGDSB retirement event.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Experience working in public administration or municipal government.
  • Demonstrated understanding of legislative requirements of school board municipal elections, the Education Act, governance, Rules of Order; or equivalent.
  • Ability to work flexible hours with evening work required.
  • Experience leading board meetings in accordance with governance standards considered an asset.
  • Experience working within a public-school board considered an asset.
  • Political acumen and possess a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of governance procedures.
  • Proven ability to simultaneously manage political issues, conflicting demands, changing priorities, and competing deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex contractual language.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of policy management.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and planning skills.
  • Effective supervisory leadership and management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certification as a Municipal or Regional Clerk.
  • Certification as a Professional Parliamentarian.
  • Membership and/or Official Designation with the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers.
  • Legal/paralegal education and experience.
How to Apply

Candidates are invited to submit their application, including a cover letter and resume in PDF format, to the designated contact person. Please specify the job code in the subject line.


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