About the role

  • Corporate Affairs & Governance Lead at CAO engages and empowers Ontario’s condominium communities. Leading board governance functions and supporting the CEO with executive administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to support a strong governance function and effective decision-making
  • Leading board and committee workplans, including the updating, tracking, and communicating of items to board members and staff leads
  • Draft, review, and distribute board and committee meeting agendas and materials via the board portal (Diligent), ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
  • Provide guidance on corporate governance best practices and ensure policy compliance during board and committee meetings
  • Record and finalize detailed minutes of board and committee meetings, emphasizing governance and policy decisions
  • Lead planning and compliance for the Annual Members' Meeting and related events
  • Manage the organization's policy and board manuals, ensuring regular updates in line with evolving legislation
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of directors, emphasizing governance and policy familiarization
  • Ensure CAO adheres to requirements in the Administrative Agreement with the Ministry and the CAO bylaws, including reporting obligations
  • Serve as a liaison between the Board, CEO & Registrar, the executive leadership team, and external stakeholders, fostering clear communication and professional relationships
  • Support corporate governance reviews, and initiatives to enhance accountability and transparency
  • Advise during Board and Committee meetings on governance best practices and policy adherence
  • Assist in preparing corporate reports and presentations
  • Plan and execute Board meetings and events, managing logistics such as venue selection, catering, and on-site support

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in corporate governance, business administration, law, public administration, or a related field
  • Certification in corporate governance is an asset (e.g., Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC.D) or Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D)
  • Minimum 4–6 years of experience in regulatory or non-for-profit organizations with board governance responsibilities, corporate affairs, governance, or a similar role supporting board-level functions
  • Familiarity with using board portal systems (e.g., Diligent) for agenda and materials management

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health benefits
  • Pension matching
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance

Job title

Corporate Affairs – Governance Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$80,000 - CA$100,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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