Manager, Governance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
Manager, Governance

Team:
Strategy

Reports to:
Director, Strategy

Job Level:
8

I. JOB PURPOSE

Develops and implements programs and services to support governance operations and manages development of and reporting on the strategic plan.

II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages CNO's governance support function to:
• Create and implement best/current practice processes within the team and across the organization to provide effective governance support for Council.
• Research and recommend governance approaches to ensure Council and CEO have current and relevant information about modern governance practices.
• Lead preparation for Council and Executive meetings, including development of meeting materials, working collaboratively in a cross-functional setting.
• Collaborate with and support the CEO and organizational leaders to effectively prepare for and support Council meetings and functions.
• Develop and implement Council and committee educational programs, including annual orientation and ongoing learning that meets Council and Committee development needs.
• Maintain stewardship of accurate and complete governance and Council records; report on governance compliance as needed.
• Oversee the annual election and appointments process for Council and Committee members; liaise with the Ontario public appointments office for publicly appointed members.
• Oversee Nominating Committee function and processes.
• Oversee organizational strategic plan governance processes; manage strategic plan development and reporting (to staff, Council, and external system partners).
• Act as a collaborative steward to promote organizational health by participating in leadership forums, contributing to operational planning, prioritizing and budgeting processes, and promoting cultural initiatives.
• Identify policy gaps, deficiencies, and enhancements in relation to governance; contribute to development and implementation of policies and practices supporting governance delivery.
• Recommend and monitor the team's budget, adjusting plans and programs as necessary; proactively identify shortfalls and implement mitigating strategies.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate employees accountable to the Manager in accordance with CNO policies and best practices, building team capabilities and capacity.

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in business, political studies, law, or a related discipline.
• Accreditation related to governance (e.g., Accredited Director through the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada, or designation through Governance Professionals of Canada) or comparable continuing education program.
• Relevant professional and leadership experience including responsibility for governance within a similar-sized organization.

Organizational Competencies

Consistently demonstrate CNO's Organizational Competencies:

• Innovation
  – Curiously cultivate new ideas with a desire to learn and a collective focus on the best outcome.
• Integrity
  – Conduct every interaction with fairness, honesty, and mutual respect.
• Collaboration
  – Work with the right people at the right time to make the best-informed decision.
• Well-being
  – Care for the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of ourselves and others.

Job Competencies, Knowledge, Skills

• Communication
  – Communicates complex messages clearly to diverse audiences; adjusts method and approach for clarity; integrates perspectives to improve delivery.
• Consulting and Advising
  – Facilitates development of multiple options and plans to address governance issues; explores assumptions to understand risks and benefits.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking
  – Synthesizes diverse and contradictory information to identify patterns and trends; leverages analysis and prior knowledge to inform decisions.
• Problem Solving
  – Develops solutions for problems with incomplete or conflicting information; evaluates impacts, risks, and benefits before recommending solutions.
• Planning & Managing Resources
  – Develops team operating plans and budgets; monitors resources and proactively identifies shortfalls and opportunities.
• Developing Others
  – Builds constructive relationships with team members; collaborates for team and organizational effectiveness.
• Strategic Action
  – Aligns team plans with organizational priorities; adjusts strategies to address opportunities, risks, and changing priorities.

Hiring Range:

$159, $169,772.00

Full Salary Range:

$159, $191,714.00

To Apply

Please submit your application by 4:00pm EST on January 23, 2026.

Our DEI Commitment

The College of Nurses of Ontario protects the public by promoting safe nursing practice. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require Code-protected accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact citing "Request for Accommodation" in the subject line.

Land Acknowledgement

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many Indigenous communities across Ontario which continue to be home to Indigenous peoples. CNO's office is in Toronto, on land that is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples.

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