Senior Governance Professional

3 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Course Full time

Job Description:

The Corporate Secretary role at Course is a part-time position (60 hours per month) that requires strong corporate governance expertise. As a Senior Governance Professional, you will play a critical role in ensuring effective corporate governance and managing all Board and Board Committee activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage logistics, meeting preparation, attendance, follow-up, and maintain corporate records.
  • Serve as the liaison between the Board, its Chair, and senior management, providing expert advice on governance practices and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.
  • Maintain key corporate documents, including the corporate Minute Book, resolutions, and other governance-related records.
  • Draft, circulate, and file meeting minutes, corporate resolutions, and meeting action items.
  • Advise the Board and senior management on matters of corporate governance and conduct research to stay informed of and implement corporate governance best practices.
  • Perform other duties as required by the Board Chair to support the effective functioning of the Board and corporate governance.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in corporate governance, board management, or a similar role.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a Corporate Secretary role, or a similar role as deemed appropriate by the Chair.
  • Recent and relevant experience with corporate governance matters and issues.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in French is an asset.
  • Strong technology / computer skills with an advanced understanding of Microsoft and Google suites, case management systems and website management support tools.
  • Proactive, planning and execution skills.

Benefits:

  • Part time position with flexibility to work from home.
  • Occasional travel within Canada, mainly downtown Toronto – minimum of 4 times per year.
  • Overtime as required.

Compensation:

We offer an estimated salary range of $30,000 - $35,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.



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