Manager, Governance/Corporate Secretary

Community Living British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid extended health and dent

BC Public Service Pension plan with-em

Generous vacation and personal days

Maternity/parental/adoption leave

Life insurance and paid sick days

Wellness and EAP

Professional development funds

Government discounts on travel andCell

Job summary

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is seeking a Manager, Governance/Corporate Secretary to provide governance expertise, manage official Board processes, and lead compliance tracking to support oversight and accountability.

Based in Vancouver with a hybrid schedule, the role supervises governance staff and partners with executive leadership to ensure materials are clear, complete, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in public administration, governance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' direct governance/board support experience, including leadership or people management.
• Experience interpreting legislation, policy, bylaws, terms of reference, governance frameworks or statutory requirements.
• Experience preparing agendas, minutes, briefing materials, decision records, governance tools or procedures.
• Public sector/government experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance systems and processes for oversight and compliance.
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings and agendas.
• Prepare and review governance materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee compliance filings and governance records.
• Develop Board effectiveness initiatives and orientation.
• Supervise governance staff and provide coaching.

Skills

Governance experience

Leadership & people mgmt

Board meeting coordination

Policy/bylaws interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in public administration, governance, or related field

Job description

Manager, Governance/Corporate Secretary

We are proud to be selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers once again! If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection. Term/Status: Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly) Classification/Salary: Management Band 3 / Position starts at $87,065 to $108,832 annually Team: Governance Reports to: Director, Governance Location: Vancouver Head Office (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office or as required) At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail] at any stage of the hiring process. Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

About the opportunity

As the Manager, Governance/Corporate Secretary, you will provide governance and procedural advice, manage official Board and committee governance processes, maintain official governance records, supervise governance support staff, and lead and coordinate compliance tracking for legislative, regulatory, policy and Crown agency requirements. The role helps ensure CLBC's governance structures, tools and practices enable effective oversight, organizational accountability, public trust and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of CLBC's governance systems, processes and tools to support effective oversight, decision-making, accountability and compliance
• Manages and coordinates formal corporate governance processes, including Board, committees, Senior Management Table and Directors Table support
• Leads the planning, coordination and administration of Board and committee meetings, including annual calendars, agendas and work plans
• Establishes governance standards and oversees the preparation, review and quality assurance of agendas, briefing materials, minutes, resolutions and decision records so materials are clear, complete, decision-focused and aligned with governance requirements
• Leads the organization's governance compliance framework by overseeing compliance with legislation, regulations, directives, governance policies, statutory filings and Crown agency requirements affecting Board and corporate governance
• Oversees and monitors statutory filings, Board approvals, appointment terms, reappointments, disclosures, conflicts of interest and related governance obligations to ensure organizational compliance and mitigate governance risk
• Provides expert governance and procedural advice on governance processes, meeting practices, procedural matters and appropriate Board-management roles
• Leads and coordinates Board effectiveness initiatives including Board orientation, onboarding, education, evaluation, skills matrix, succession planning and other Board effectiveness processes
• Acts as the key liaison between the Board, Board Chair, committee chairs, executive leadership and the Director, Governance on governance matters
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with executive leadership and internal partners to ensure Board and governance materials are strategically aligned, decision-focused and responsive to organizational priorities
• Supervises, recruits, trains, coaches, and manages the performance of direct reports
• Regularly engages direct reports in 1-on-1s with clear objectives and intended outcomes and provides effective feedback

What you will bring

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, governance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years' direct experience in supporting governance, Board, committee, Crown corporation, public-sector agency or executive decision-making processes, including experience in a leadership or people management capacity
• Direct experience interpreting legislation, policy, bylaws, terms of reference, governance frameworks or statutory requirements
• Direct experience preparing agendas, minutes, resolutions, briefing materials, decision records, governance tools or procedures
• Experience in a public sector organization is an asset

We are also looking for

• Knowledge of Crown corporation, public-sector or not-for-profit governance, including Board and committee structures, fiduciary duties, decision-making and accountability
• Knowledge of governance records, statutory requirements, conflicts of interest, privacy, confidentiality and records management principles
• Ability to provide clear procedural and governance advice with sound judgment, discretion and political acuity
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise and plain-language materials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including plain-language drafting for formal governance records
• Strong organization, attention to detail, issue tracking and follow-through

Benefits

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts on travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info

• Occasional travel across BC may be required
• Possession of a Class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract is required
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
• An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established

Closing date: Open until filled

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.