Bilingual Specialist, Corporate Governance (Ottawa)

CMHC - SCHL • Ottawa, ON

11d • CA$86,817 - CA$108,521 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Corporate Governance team, in the Specialist, Corporate Governance position. In this role, you will work closely with the Board of Directors and internal committees to support effective decision-making. You will contribute to the governance framework and facilitate corporate decision-making processes, helping advance our mission to make housing affordable for everyone in Canada. This is a temporary position ending on October 30, 2027.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a minimum of five (5) years experience in governance; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and compliance requirements as they apply to corporate governance of a Crown Corporation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally various clients at all levels, including Board members and Senior Management.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize data, record and summarize real-time discussions.
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to focus and concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated experience working with Web-based document distribution or filing systems.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Nice To Haves

• A Governance Professional of Canada designation (GPC.D).

Responsibilities

• Attend internal corporate committee meetings and Board and Committee meetings, which may require travelling to other locations within Canada.
• Develop credible and accurate meeting minutes of highly complex subject matters for the purpose of creating corporate legal records.
• Manage meeting action lists and monitor progress towards resolution. Advise and support clients in addressing actions and determine appropriate reporting mechanisms.
• Preserve the integrity of the governance process; promote effective and transparent decision-making and identify gaps and trends affecting the process.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, government directives, and relevant guidelines of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI); and internal regulations, including by-laws and charter.
• Benchmark governance processes and maintain a variety of internal and external relationships to identify best practices on governance matters.
• Keep abreast of evolving directives, standards, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level