Manager, Governance/Corporate Secretary

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental plan

BC Public Service Pension plan

Generous vacation and personal days

Parental leave

Life insurance and disability

Wellness supports and EAP

Professional development funds

Employee discounts

Job summary

CLBC, a Crown corporation, is seeking a Manager, Governance/Corporate Secretary to provide governance advice, manage Board and committee processes, maintain governance records, supervise staff, and coordinate compliance tracking for legislative, regulatory, policy, and Crown agency requirements.

The role ensures oversight, accountability, public trust, and continuous improvement across governance functions. Hybrid work with in-office days at Vancouver Head Office.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, governance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ direct governance support or executive decision-making experience, with leadership exposure.
• Experience interpreting legislation, bylaws, and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and improvement of governance systems, tools, and processes.
• Coordinates Board and committee support, agendas, minutes, and materials.
• Plans and administers Board meetings with calendars and work plans.
• Maintains governance records and compliance tracking for regulatory requirements.
• Supervises governance staff and provides coaching and performance reviews.
• Advises on governance practices, meeting procedures, and board-management roles.
• Acts as liaison among Board, Chair, committees, and executive leadership.

Skills

Public governance knowledge

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Board and committee support

Procedural advisory

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in public administration or related field

Tools

Governance tools

Job description

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: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits, including:

• 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.