Bilingual Specialist, Corporate Governance (Ottawa)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation

Annual performance bonus

Training & mentorship

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) seeks a Corporate Governance Specialist to support Board‑level governance, senior management liaison and effective decision making. This temporary hybrid role is based in Ottawa, requiring some in‑office presence with flexible arrangements.

The role emphasizes minutes, record keeping, and regulatory compliance, with travel within Canada as needed and bilingual English/French communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with at least five years in governance.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and compliance for Crown Corporation governance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with Board and Senior Management.
• Analytical skills to synthesize data and summarize discussions.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to concentrate for extended periods.
• Experience with web-based document distribution or filing systems.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Attend internal corporate committee and Board meetings, with travel within Canada.
• Develop credible meeting minutes for corporate records.
• Manage action lists and monitor progress; advise clients on actions and reporting.
• Preserve governance process integrity and promote transparent decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, OSFI guidelines, and internal by-laws.
• Benchmark governance processes and maintain internal/external relationships.
• Keep abreast of evolving directives and regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills

Governance

Board meetings

Minutes

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Web-based document distribution

Filing systems

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 12444

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC

Security Requirement: Secret

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 86816.59 to $ 108520.74 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

Benefits

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About The Role

Join the Corporate Governance team, in the Specialist, Corporate Governance position. In this role, you will work closely with the Board of Directors and internal committees to support effective decision-making. You will contribute to the governance framework and facilitate corporate decision-making processes, helping advance our mission to make housing affordable for everyone in Canada.

This is a temporary position ending on December 31, 2027.

What You'll Do

• Attend internal corporate committee meetings and Board and Committee meetings, which may require travelling to other locations within Canada.
• Develop credible and accurate meeting minutes of highly complex subject matters for the purpose of creating corporate legal records.
• Manage meeting action lists and monitor progress towards resolution. Advise and support clients in addressing actions and determine appropriate reporting mechanisms.
• Preserve the integrity of the governance process; promote effective and transparent decision-making and identify gaps and trends affecting the process.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, government directives, and relevant guidelines of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI); and internal regulations, including by-laws and charter.
• Benchmark governance processes and maintain a variety of internal and external relationships to identify best practices on governance matters.
• Keep abreast of evolving directives, standards, and regulatory reporting requirements.

What You Should Have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a minimum of five (5) years experience in governance; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and compliance requirements as they apply to corporate governance of a Crown Corporation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally various clients at all levels, including Board members and Senior Management.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize data, record and summarize real-time discussions.
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to focus and concentrate for extended periods of time.
• A demonstrated experience working with Web-based document distribution or filing systems.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• A Governance Professional of Canada designation (GPC.D).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!