Director, Governance and Corporate Secretary

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancity Full time

A typical day would involve:

Anticipate and translate governance needs into effective governance practices and programs that meet the needs of the organization and reflect its vision and values. (Including Board elections, annual general meeting, board orientation and education, meeting and committee management and documentation, regulatory reports, and records management). Provides leadership in effective governance, compliance, reporting and disclosure obligations, coordinating efforts and complementing the work of the members of the Board and management. Develop and write board governance policies that are appropriate and adequate to meet the needs of the organization. Provides a communication and information link between the Board and management, facilitating the flow of information so as to facilitate effective Board and Committee discussion and decision-making Provides leadership in managing the affairs of the Board, under the direction of the CEO Support the Chair through coordination of meetings and administrative requirements in order to optimize Board effectiveness.

You have:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field. Master’s degree in Corporate Governance or a related field. Many years of experience working in governance, compliance, or policy (ideally in a regulated environment), or experience in a related field supplemented with specific governance experience. Knowledge of corporate governance norms, standards, and innovations Experience in financial services industry is an asset Exceptional interpersonal skills, leadership and influencing capabilities on a multi-cultural environment

You are:

An excellent communicator: You use your interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate deliverables, convey and address ideas, challenges, and opportunities across several functions, teams, and departments, internally and externally. You love to collaborate, consult, and be resourceful. A people leader: You have people leadership skills to manage a team of direct reports and support the technical/transactional activities and carry out all people practices. You have the ability to be adaptable to manage and lead yourself and your team through change. Analytical : You’re able to review information, detect anomalies, and investigate and resolve discrepancies. You can assess internal processes and identify opportunities for improvement, and to manage revenue and expenses. Organized : You have planning and coordination skills to develop operating plans, processes, methods and standards for a unit and to coordinate delivery of deliverables and services.

The salary range for the role is $121,000 to $181,200 and a candidate’s offer is likely to be up to the mid-point of the role ($151,100) . The upper half of the salary range is typically reserved for individuals who have demonstrated consistent strong performance in the role and possess a high level of job knowledge and skill.


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