Description

As Board Officer, you’ll be the cornerstone of governance excellence, providing leadership and expert advisory services to the board and its committees. Your responsibilities include:

Governance Leadership: Deliver secretariat services, develop board policies, and ensure compliance with governance frameworks, legislation, and industry standards.

Board Advisory: Guide trustees on fiduciary duties, policy application, and governance processes while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Meeting Management: Plan and manage board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, and records, ensuring accuracy and quality.

Compliance & Quality: Monitor adherence to governance requirements and implement standards for board materials and processes.

Appeals & Records: Serve as Appeals Registrar, manage the appeals process, and oversee requests under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Operational Support: Contribute to strategic planning, project management, and information governance, ensuring proper documentation and safeguarding of board records.

Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the board, Pension Corporation, BCI, and service providers to implement decisions and maintain transparency.

Requirements

Must have

• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline (law, commerce, business administration, public administration, arts, economics) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• Experience working in a corporate governance environment such as supporting the roles, responsibilities and procedures of a board of trustees/directors
• 3 years' experience required in each of the following:
  • Experience researching, writing materials and presenting a variety of technical topics, which may include pensions, investment, actuarial, legal, and regulatory
  • Experience in development, analysis and interpretation of legislation regulations, contracts and/or policy
  • Demonstrated leadership and change management skills with proven ability to take initiative, motivate and influence others, including senior executives
• An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered.

Nice to have:

• Experience in investment, actuarial science, pension administration and/or legal practice preferred
• CFA designation or similar credential is preferred 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General working knowledge of:
  • Public sector pension plans and pension administration,
  • Pension plan regulation, e.g. Income Tax Act and Pension Benefits Standards Act,
  • Investment and economic concepts, and
  • Actuarial and financial concepts, with strong knowledge in at least one of these areas, coupled with a willingness to enhance knowledge in these areas over time;
• Knowledge of leadership, management and corporate governance theory and practice
• Demonstrated ability to work calmly under pressure while exercising tact, diplomacy and good judgment
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills
• Exercises good judgment and discretion, demonstrating flexibility and composure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple reporting relationships
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)