Director, Governance & Board Relations at Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Governance, Board Relations, Risk Management, Policy Development, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Governance, Nonprofit Governance, Project Management, Digital Governance Platforms, Microsoft 365, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision-Making Protocols, Fiduciary Oversight, Strategic Planning, Operational Leadership, Relationship Building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Director, Governance & Board Relations, is responsible for enabling effective, transparent, and future-oriented governance across the Board of Directors and its Committees. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Strategy & Transformation and Executive Advisor to the President & CEO, the Director provides strategic coordination, planning, and operational leadership to ensure governance structures and practices align with public sector accountability, nonprofit legislation, and sector-leading governance frameworks. Operating in an enterprise-level advisory capacity, the Director influences governance processes that shape strategic direction, risk management, and executive decision-making across the hospital. As the most senior staff lead for Board operations and governance, the Director has decision-making authority over the design and continuous improvement of governance systems, structures, and processes—ensuring efficient meeting cycles, high-quality materials, defensible records, and meaningful Board development. The Director partners closely with the Board Chair, Officers, and Committee Chairs to advance a high-performance governance culture, while remaining fully aligned with the priorities, standards, and accountability expectations set by the Vice President and the Office of the President & CEO. Master’s Degree in Law, Policy, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Health Administration Ten years experience in corporate governance, compliance, risk management, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in Board operations and executive-level governance advisory. Ten years experience providing senior-level Board and executive support, including policy development, regulatory compliance, and corporate-level planning. Five years experience in healthcare or a highly regulated environment, with a deep understanding of governance in a publicly accountable, complex organization Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit governance, Board processes, and public sector accountability to support and strengthen compliant and effective governance structures. Demonstrated expertise in developing, revising, and implementing governance policies, mandates, and decision-making protocols in alignment with evolving legal frameworks and industry best practices. Implements and monitors enterprise risk governance processes, ensuring the Board is supported in its fiduciary and strategic oversight obligations Holds or is actively pursuing certification with the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (CGIC) or an equivalent governance credential (e.g., ICD.D, C.Dir.), demonstrating commitment to professional standards Skilled in fostering trusted relationships with Board members, executives, and stakeholders through diplomacy and professional conduct. Experience overseeing Board meeting cycles and executive-level deliverables, ensuring workflows, materials, and timelines align with strategic and operational priorities. Demonstrated ability to direct project management and administrative operations in alignment with Board support and governance objectives. Proven ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-aligned Board materials such as minutes, reports, and briefing notes. Proficient in using digital governance platforms (e.g., Diligent, BoardEffect, Aprio) to improve efficiency, streamline documentation, and support strategic Board engagement. Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) with a strong understanding of records management best practices to support institutional memory and operational continuity.

Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for enabling effective governance across the Board of Directors and its Committees, providing strategic coordination and operational leadership. They influence governance processes that shape strategic direction and executive decision-making across the hospital.