Manager, Governance & Corporate Affairs

Parama Credit Union; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parama Credit Union is seeking a Manager, Governance & Corporate Affairs to serve as the principal governance resource and Corporate Secretary. You will support the Board, committees, and senior management in executing governance responsibilities.

Reporting to the CEO, you will maintain governance records, support onboarding, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and strategic initiatives. Hybrid flexibility, primarily business hours, in Etobicoke, ON.

Qualifications

• University degree in law, business, governance or related discipline.
• At least five years of governance/corporate administration experience.
• Excellent writing, drafting, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to navigate a lean, regulated organization with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board, Committee, and membership meetings and materials; manage annual workplans; prepare agendas and minutes.
• Maintain corporate records, governance documentation, official registers, and Board policies.
• Support director onboarding, governance education, and other Board processes.
• Support alignment of management actions with Board oversight and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory, legislative, and industry developments relevant to governance and operations.

Skills

Governance

Board governance

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Policy drafting

Education

University degree in law, business, governance

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Governance & Corporate Affairs

• Location: Etobicoke, ON (on site with hybrid flexibility).
• Salary Range (Base): $110,000-$140,000 plus benefits.

Role summary:

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Manager, Governance & Corporate Affairs will serve as the Credit Union’s principal governance resource and Corporate Secretary, supporting the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and senior management in the effective execution of governance responsibilities.

Work Arrangement & Hours:

Primarily business hours (9–5) with occasional flexibility for Board and committee meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Board, Committee, and membership meetings and materials; manage annual workplans; and prepare draft agendas and minutes.
• Maintain corporate records, governance documentation, official registers, and Board policies.
• Support director onboarding, governance education, and other Board processes.
• Support alignment of management actions, operational initiatives, and reporting with Board oversight responsibilities. Track organizational adherence to policy oversight and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry developments relevant to governance and operations. Support ongoing alignment of governance processes with regulatory expectations and evolving business requirements.
• Support strategic initiatives, governance projects, and organizational change as appropriate.

Requirements:

• University degree in law, business, governance, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in governance, corporate administration, regulatory affairs, legal administration, corporate secretariat, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, drafting, organizational, and project management skills.
• Sound judgement and the ability to navigate and readily adapt within a lean, evolving, and highly regulated organization.
• Preference will be given to candidates with:
  • Experience working with or supporting Boards of Directors or Committees.
  • Senior leadership experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
  • A legal background or governance designation.