Analyst, Governance | Analyste, gouvernance

at  Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation

ABOUT US

We are an organization driven by purpose. We are passionate about serving Canadians and we are deeply committed and passionate about protecting their hard-earned money when it matters most. We live our promises and commitments every day by serving Canadians as one, and we have their best interest at heart. We strive to build an inclusive, accepting culture with commitment, determination and a bias for action.
The right challenge is waiting for you! Discover how valuable your experience can be and join our team.

SKILLS YOU BRING

• A degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 2 years’ experience assisting a corporate secretary or providing board support;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the financial sector or federal public service/Crown corporations;
• Detailed knowledge of federal Crown corporation requirements;
• Extensive administrative experience, including the proven ability to take meeting minutes;
• Strong ability to work autonomously;
• Excellent attention to detail, mature judgment, and decisiveness;
• Ability to work in stressful situations and manage multiple matters concurrently;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to interact effectively with senior officials, using tact, diplomacy, and discretion at all times;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English;
• Fluency in both French and English;
• Excellent time management skills; and
• Excellent critical thinking skills.

Although not required, the following would be considered an asset:

• Law degree, or paralegal certificate/diploma;
• Experience working with Boards of Directors; and
• Project management/planning skills.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Analyst, Governance, you will provide support to the Corporate Secretariat on all matters relating to the Corporation’s Board of Directors and its Committees, including, but not limited to the following: developing and coordinating approvals of the Board and Committee agendas, meeting minutes, work plans, and action lists; overseeing the dissemination of reports for Board meetings; coordinating Director onboarding, training, education, and offboarding; supporting logistics related to Board and Committee meetings; overseeing the corporate policy review cycle; and providing general assistance to the team as a whole, as needed.
The Analyst, Governance works closely with the Board Administrator in the planning and execution of all Board and Committee meetings. The position interacts closely and regularly with the Board of Directors, the Corporate Secretariat, senior management, and others within the Corporation, and fosters effective working relationships with governance team members from other federal regulators and Crown corporations.
This role can be performed from our Ottawa or Toronto offices, following a hybrid model approach. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

The Analyst, Governance:

• Proactively supports regular Corporate Secretariat activities;
• In consultation with the Director of Governance and the Board Administrator, develops and coordinates approvals of the Board and Committee agendas, work plans, and action lists;
• Oversees the dissemination of reports for Board meetings, in close collaboration with the Board Administrator;
• Attends all Board and Committee meetings as the recording secretary, takes extensive verbatim notes, and transforms them into accurate and concise minutes in a timely manner;
• Coordinates the Directors’ Training Program, including new Director orientation and onboarding, the Directors’ annual training plan, and Director offboarding;
• Supports the Board governance and effectiveness initiatives;
• Monitors review cycles for corporate policies and coordinates with business lines on their update, translation, and internal publication;
• Supports the development of responses to questions from the Board of Directors, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, and other key stakeholders;
• Participates in meetings with internal and external stakeholders concerned with various governance matters and in consultation with the Director of Governance, responds to inquiries from other Crown corporations, as required;
• Maintains an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of Board and Committee Charters, the Corporate By-law, Board policies and corporate policies, and Corporate Secretariat procedures;
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with Board directors, business partners and colleagues; and
• Supports Corporate Secretariat initiatives and contributes to the administration of the Corporate Secretariat.