Chief Governance Officer and Strategic Advisor to the President

at  Colleges and Institutes Canada

JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM AT COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES CANADA!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of education? At Colleges and Institutes Canada, we’re on the lookout for passionate, innovative, and driven individuals to join our team. If you’re eager to contribute to a vibrant community and work to strengthen Canada’s publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics, we want to hear from you!

Why Choose Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advocacy for colleges and institutes across Canada.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are as committed to excellence as you are.
• Innovative Culture: Embrace a culture that values creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• Salary and Benefits: Obtain a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something extraordinary!
We are looking for:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Chief Governance Officer and Strategic Advisor to the President to join our team. This role supports the efficient management of the President’s Office and the Executive Management Team (EMT). This role encompasses planning, organizing, and coordinating a range of advisory and executive services to enhance the President’s Office’s capacity to address critical issues related to CICan’s mandate, strategic objectives, and operational goals. The Chief Governance Officer provides strategic governance oversight and support to ensure excellence in Board and in internal governance and planning.
This management position requires leadership, problem-solving abilities, strong decision-making skills, and initiative. The role demands strong organizational, interpersonal, diplomacy, and communication skills, coupled with a high degree of professionalism, political acumen, and sound judgment. The ability to manage frequently changing priorities and an aptitude for people management, team building, work planning, and general administration are vital.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN:

Minimum five (5) years of experience in:

• Speech writing, briefing note preparation, and oral briefing skills;
• Working with a Board of Directors;
• Executive support, governance coordination, and office management;
• Planning and preparing special events;
• Strategic planning, priority settings and policy development;
• Project management and operational oversight.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Of Non-Profit governance and best practices;
• The college system in Canada, including the capabilities and challenges of Canada’s colleges/institutes;
• Of national issues in post-secondary education and community economic and social development;
• Of government functions at both the political and bureaucratic levels;
• MS Office Suite and other relevant software;
• Of Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (Asset).

Please refer the Job description for details