Corporate Governance Specialist

2 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Meridian Credit Union Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Governance Specialist to join our team at Meridian Credit Union Ltd. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in supporting the activities of our Board of Directors and Board Committees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Meeting Coordination: Organize and attend meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees, ensuring seamless execution and effective communication.
  • Document Preparation: Prepare and coordinate the facilitation of meetings, including agendas, resolutions, executive summaries, minutes, annual workplans, presentations, and business arising.
  • Government Filings: Coordinate and monitor government filings and processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Record Management: Maintain corporate records, including the minute book, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Director Support: Support director, board, and committee evaluations, self-assessments, and education sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Nomination and Election: Coordinate the director nomination and election process, ensuring transparency and fairness.
  • Annual General Meeting: Coordinate the Annual General Meeting of Members of Meridian Credit Union Ltd, ensuring a smooth and successful event.
  • Restricted Party Management: Maintain Restricted Party & Related Party lists, coordinating Restricted Party application approvals.
  • Budget Planning: Engage in the budget planning and monitoring for the Board and Corporate Governance function, ensuring effective resource allocation.
  • Liaison Role: Serve as a liaison between the Board of Directors and management on board-related matters, facilitating open communication and collaboration.
  • Research and Benchmarking: Research and benchmark governance best practices, staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
  • Communication: Provide clear and concise communications to Board members and senior management regarding meeting details, updates, follow-up, and announcements.
  • Internal and External Inquiries: Respond to internal/external inquiries concerning Board and Board Committees, triaging requests as required.
  • Policies and Procedures: Review and update Policies as required, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
  • Research and Reporting: Conduct research, compile information, and reporting, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
  • Special Projects: Support the execution of Board or corporate initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Relationship Management: Manage relationships with other internal areas and promote awareness of and adherence to established Board governance policies and procedures.
  • Board Governance: Review Board governance policies, procedures, and best practices on an ongoing basis, ensuring efficient administration and governance of Board operations.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: A Law Clerk certification from a recognized Institute or equivalent relevant experience in a financial institution or equivalent relevant corporate governance experience relevant to Board operations in an organization with multiple subsidiaries.
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years: Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working with corporate governance procedures and legal requirements of a Board of Directors.
  • Knowledge of Laws and Legislation: Knowledge of laws/legislation relevant to corporate practice, including the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 2020, Bank Act, Business Corporations Acts (Ontario & BC), Insurance Captive Act (British Columbia), and Limited Partnerships Act an asset.
  • Legal Procedures and Practices: Experience in legal procedures and practices involved in preparing, processing, and filings of documents.
  • Discretion and Confidentiality: A high level of discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Organizational and Prioritizing Skills: Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills, including the ability to coordinate large volumes of materials and work to concurrent and/or conflicting deadlines.
  • Planning and Records Management: Demonstrated experience with planning processes in managing a range of activities in support of the requirements and activities of Board of Directors meetings.
  • Curiosity and Flexibility: Curiosity, flexibility, solutions-driven and a keen interest in matters related to board corporate governance.
  • Time Management and Multitasking: Excellent ability to multitask and proven time management skills.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Strong ability to work both collaboratively and independently; flexibility to work evenings on occasion.
  • Attention to Detail: Attention to details and proven ability to prepare accurate reports, minutes, and summaries.
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with all levels of employees, managers, Board Members, and external organizations.
  • Budget Management: Knowledge of budget management.
  • Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, and use of software such as SharePoint, Aprio (or other board portal solutions), etc.
About Meridian Credit Union Ltd

Meridian Credit Union Ltd is Ontario's largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking, and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve.

Meridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union Ltd.

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