Assistant Secretary

**Assistant Secretary - Corporate Governance**

**Take a central role**

The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.

Building on the principles that have always guided us - excellence, integrity and respect - we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.

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**Our team**
The Governance Office in the Executive and Legal Services (ELS) Department contributes to the development, growth or delivery of corporate strategies, policies, programs and services. This team supports Bank senior management by ensuring the effective functioning of the operations of the Bank’s governing bodies, including its Board of Directors and corporate governance committees.

**What you will do**
Reporting to the Senior Assistant Secretary, you will be working in close collaboration with other members of the Governance Office team. As the Assistant Secretary, you provide integrated and professional secretariat and governance services to the Board of Directors, the Bank’s senior management and the Fellowship Program. You coordinate the integration of all the services provided by the Governance Office to ensure the cohesive and efficient functioning of the team. You are also responsible for overseeing the work of other members of the team and providing backup support to the Senior Assistant Secretary. You provide the overall coordination of activities for matters related to the Board, its committees and other executive level responsibilities including working cohesively with Bank departments to provide excellent service.

**What you need to succeed**
You have experience:

- planning, organizing and managing multiple initiatives with a high degree of attention to detail
- monitoring new trends, providing recommendations on new approaches
- analyzing and summarizing data and developing analytical tools
- communicating effectively with a wide range of executive level internal and external stakeholders
- responding to complex questions and analytical requests
- promoting an environment that supports innovation both in process improvement and idea generation
- reviewing team-based work and using coaching and feedback techniques

You have the ability to:

- understand the practice and principles of Corporate Governance
- adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands
- deal with issues arising both within the Governance Office, the Board, and from other stakeholders in a timely manner
- work independently and collaboratively with a broad range of Bank executives or officers at all levels
- provide advice to colleagues on aspects of planning and prioritization practices
- contribute to open and participative discussions and debate

**Nice-to-have**
Experience writing governance documents and communications with Executive audience
Knowledge of the Bank’s governance structure and mandate

**Your education and experience**
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, six years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

**What you need to know**
- Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language.
- Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
- Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
- The official title for this position is “Assistant Secretary ”

**Hybrid Work Model **#LI-Hybrid**

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank's hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

**What you can expect from us**