ccsai
Governance Associate
Toronto, Ontario · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$55k-$65kDetected 11 days ago
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About the role
- Reporting to the Chief Governance Relations Officer (CGRO), the Governance Associate supports governance policy development, Board administration, committee operations, governance research, compliance monitoring, and governance education.
- Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, committees, senior leadership, and stakeholders, the Governance Associate contributes to the continuous improvement of governance systems while ensuring alignment with CCSAI's Bylaws, Board Policies, the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), and governance best practices.
Responsibilities
- Research, draft, review, and maintain Board policies, governance procedures, bylaws, and governance frameworks.
- Assist in developing governance reports, policy recommendations, briefing notes, and governance resources for the Board and senior leadership.
- Support governance modernization initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Coordinate administrative support for the Board of Directors and Board Committees, including preparing agendas, meeting packages, minutes, action logs, and governance documentation.
- Maintain governance records, corporate documents, policy repositories, and Board documentation.
- Support compliance with ONCA, CCSAI Bylaws, Board Policies, and governance procedures.
- Support governance audits, reporting, policy implementation, and maintain confidentiality when handling governance matters.
- Strategic Governance Support
- Collaborate with the CGRO on strategic governance initiatives, Board projects, and organizational priorities.
- Build positive relationships with Board Directors, committee members, staff, and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent research, policy writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Compensation
- $55,000-$65,000/Year + Benefits
- Assist with Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Special General Meetings (SGMs), Board retreats, governance consultations, and elections-related governance activities.
Benefits
- Support the design, coordination, and delivery of Board orientation, governance education, and professional development programs.
- Develop governance manuals, training materials, templates, presentations, and educational resources.
Company info
- We are hiring for a current vacancy.
- We highly recommend new Centennial College graduates to apply for the position.
- Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm
- We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
- We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
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