Manager, Stakeholder Relations and Governance

Ontario Genomics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Genomics is seeking a Manager of Stakeholder Relations and Governance to enhance engagement with key stakeholders and ensure top governance practices. This role involves strategic insights, compliance processes, and collaborating with senior leaders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and strategic problem-solving abilities, contributing significantly to governance and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in Stakeholder Relations or Governance.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Facilitate Board and Committee meetings.
• Provide insights on stakeholder sentiment and governance trends.

Skills

Stakeholder Relations

Governance

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Governance or related field

Job description

Manager, Stakeholder Relations and Governance

Manager, Stakeholder Relations and Governance

Ontario Genomics is a not-for-profit organization established in 2000. Our mission is to lead the application of genomics-based solutions to drive economic growth, improved quality of life and global leadership for Ontario. Our vision is to enable healthy people, a healthy economy and a healthy planet through genomics innovations. We work with researchers, small and large companies, not-for-profits and governments to create public-private and public-public partnerships that unlock made-in-Ontario, cutting-edge solutions and technologies for the world.

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Manager of Stakeholder Relations and Governance to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders while ensuring excellence in governance practices. This role will drive engagement, manage compliance processes, and support leadership in decision-making

Position Overview:

The Manager, Stakeholder Relations and Governance will be responsible for managing the organization’s stakeholder engagement strategy as well as ensuring that our governance practices are best in class. This role will involve working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to manage relationships with key external stakeholders and to manage all Board and Committee meeting logistics, attending meetings and producing meeting minutes and briefing notes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Engagement: In support of the Office of the CEO and the office of the Chief Scientific Officer, this role will develop and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, corporate business partners and regulatory bodies.
• Governance Oversight: Support the Board and Committees to ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices and regulations. Facilitate Board and Committee meetings, prepare materials, and ensure effective decision-making processes.
• Strategic Insights: Provide senior leadership with actionable insights regarding stakeholder sentiment, potential risks, and emerging governance trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Governance, or related field
• Experience in Stakeholder Relations, Governance, or Corporate Affairs
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and governance initiatives
• High level strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and transparency in all dealings.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Calm under pressure, with a strong focus on problem-solving and solutions.

Why Join Us?

•Make a real impact in shaping governance and stakeholder engagement strategy

•Work alongside a talented and collaborative team

• Competitive salary, benefits and professional development opportunities

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re passionate about this role to [e-mail]

Salary Range: $72,469 - $90,586

Deadline to Apply: July 4, 2025

At Ontario Genomics, we embrace inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) principles and strive to incorporate these into our hiring practices. We are working to address research that shows women and other equity-deserving groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. We are committed to creating a more just, inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible organization. We welcome applicants from all genders, ages, ethnicities, races, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply. While everyone is considered, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted. Upon being contacted, accommodation requests can be made for any stage of the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Research Services

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