Senior Governance Operations Lead

Métis Nation of Ontario; Haileybury; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Métis Nation of Ontario invites applications for Senior Clerk of Governance. This role supports PCMNO, the Executive Committee, the FAC and the MNOCC by scheduling meetings, preparing materials, taking minutes and tracking actions.

You will ensure timely updates to motion minute reports for assemblies and committees. You will manage governance records, develop SOPs, coordinate meeting books, and provide procedural guidance.

Qualifications

• University degree in public administration, public policy or related field.
• 7–10 years in political core governance operations (or comparable).
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to write high-quality evidence-based reports and presentations.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of MNO bylaws and governance requirements.
• Experience with recruitment, training, coaching and performance management.
• Ability to identify gaps, risks in policy or bylaws and prepare briefings for legal and senior leadership.
• Strong research, analytical and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance operations supporting PCMNO, Executive Committee, FAC, MNOCC, AGA and other bodies.
• Develop and maintain annual governance calendars, meeting schedules and timelines.
• Create and maintain an SOP manual for PCMNO meeting operations and orientations.
• Oversee meeting coordination: agendas, materials, logistics, presenters, tech, post‑meeting follow‑up.
• Attend meetings to provide governance and procedural support.
• Prepare and distribute meeting books and materials through approved systems.
• Draft and finalize meeting minutes, summaries and records of decision.
• Ensure actions, directives and resolutions are tracked to completion.
• Manage governance records, repositories, and confidentiality safeguards.
• Provide governance training on BoardEffect and records processes.
• Supervise and develop a small governance support team.
• Set team priorities, service standards and quality expectations.
• Advise leadership on governance processes and operational improvements.
• Coordinate onboarding for new governance members.
• Balance workload, manage priorities and maintain high organization standards.

Skills

Governance operations

Meeting coordination

Record keeping

Team supervision

Policy writing

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Conflict management

Research & analysis

Time management

Education

University degree in Public Administration/Public Policy/Public Affairs or related field

Tools

BoardEffect

Job description

Métis Nation of Ontario invites applications for Senior Clerk of Governance. This role supports PCMNO, the Executive Committee, the FAC and the MNOCC by scheduling meetings, preparing materials, taking minutes and tracking actions.

You will ensure timely updates to motion minute reports for assemblies and committees. You will manage governance records, develop SOPs, coordinate meeting books, and provide procedural guidance.