Specialist, Investment and Treasury Governance

CMHC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Specialist in Investment Strategy and Treasury Governance, where your expertise will support governance and investment activities. In this hybrid role, you will engage in enhancing governance frameworks and leading sourcing activities, providing a meaningful impact on the organization’s financial strategies.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation

Annual performance incentive

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Support for professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in governance, secretariat, or advising boards.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience leading reviews.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Enhance governance framework for effective oversight and decision-making.
• Conduct governance reviews and recommend improvements.
• Lead sourcing activities and advise on compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excellent Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or commerce

Job description

Job Requisition ID : 10714

Position Status : Permanent Full Time

Position Type : Hybrid

Office Location : Ottawa (ON)

Travel Requirement : Limited

Language Designation : English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read / Write / Speak) : ZZZ

Security Requirement : Reliability Status

Salary : Our salaries generally range from $84,699.11 to $105,873.89 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We offer flexibility in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of business needs and the role's nature. Our leadership style is guided by trust, favoring an adaptive approach based on team needs.

Join us and be part of a team committed to making a real difference and to something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We offer purpose, people, and perks for a fulfilling career. As a permanent employee, you will receive:

• Annual paid vacation
• Annual performance incentive
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive group insurance plan supporting your well-being from day one
• Support for personal and professional growth through training, mentorship, and more
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment

About the role

Join the Investment Strategy and Governance team as a Specialist in Investment Strategy and Treasury Governance. In this dynamic role, you will act as a subject matter expert on governance, supporting staff, management, Pension Fund Trustees, Investment Committees, and other governance bodies in fulfilling oversight responsibilities over investment and treasury activities. You will also oversee and conduct sourcing activities for the division, applying a strategic lens to seek efficiencies.

What you’ll do :

1. Enhance and maintain the governance framework for effective oversight, decision-making, and accountability.
2. Conduct governance reviews, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
3. Develop policies, processes, and governance documentation to ensure compliance and consistency.
4. Coordinate material preparation and logistics for Trustee and Investment Committee meetings.
5. Advise on governance and sourcing matters to ensure transparent and efficient decision-making.
6. Research and liaise with external peers to understand best practices and seek process improvements.
7. Lead and oversee all sourcing activities, ensuring compliance with policies, directives, and guidelines.
8. Advise management on sourcing efficiencies and act as a challenge function with internal and external partners.

What you should have :

1. An undergraduate degree in business, finance, or commerce.
2. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in governance, secretariat, or providing advice/support to a board or executive management.
3. Strong analytical skills, including data synthesis and summarization of discussions.
4. Experience leading reviews and implementation activities.
5. Excellent listening skills and ability to focus for extended periods.
6. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English.
7. Strong organizational and project management skills, with high attention to detail.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally at all levels, including with Board members, Trustees, and senior management.

Preferred qualifications :

1. Knowledge of investments, pension regulations, and compliance requirements related to investments.
2. Knowledge of sourcing and vendor management.
3. Proficiency in French communication skills (oral and written).

Posting closing date: The competition remains active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans, and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We welcome applications from non-Canadians eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC values diversity of thought and people as essential to our mission.

What happens after you apply

We appreciate your effort in applying. If selected for an interview or testing, please inform us if you require accommodations. If you applied before and were unsuccessful, consider applying again. We look forward to your application!