Payments Canada Independent Board Director

Boyden; Massilly; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking organization at the heart of Canada's financial ecosystem as an Independent Director. This strategic role involves providing governance and oversight to ensure the modernization and security of payment infrastructure. Your expertise in government relations, cyber security, and organizational transformation will be pivotal in shaping the future of payments in Canada. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence a vital sector while promoting equity and inclusion. If you are a seasoned leader passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with expertise in government relations and cyber security.
• Integrity and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic oversight and governance as a member of the Payments Canada Board.
• Guide modernization agenda and ensure operational resilience.

Connaissances

Government Relations

Human Resources

Organizational Transformation

Cyber Security

Fraud Prevention

Strategic Oversight

Formation

Relevant Bachelor's Degree

Experience Chairing Boards

Description du poste

Payments Canada underpins the Canadian financial system and economy by owning and operating Canada’s payment clearing and settlement infrastructure, including associated systems, by-laws, rules and standards. Through its national payment systems Lynx and the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS), Payments Canada ensures the safe, secure and efficient movement of billions of dollars in transactions every day. With a mandate to modernize the payments ecosystem, Payments Canada plays a pivotal role in the financial lives of Canadians.

Payments Canada operates as a public purpose not-for-profit organization funded by its members and overseen by a majority-independent board of directors. As a member of the Payments Canada Board, the Independent Director will be responsible for providing strategic oversight and governance. This includes guiding Payments Canada’s modernization agenda, ensuring alignment with stakeholder priorities, and overseeing frameworks for operational and cybersecurity resilience. The Independent Director will work closely with fellow directors to maintain Payments Canada’s position as a trusted steward of Canada’s national payment infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: government relations, human resources, organizational transformation, cyber security, and fraud prevention solution development and management. Integrity, ethical decision-making and a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential. Experience chairing boards or committees is considered an asset.

This is an opportunity to serve in a strategic capacity for an organization at the heart of Canada’s financial ecosystem, with a goal of serving Canadian businesses and enabling global competitiveness. As a board member, you will shape the future of payments infrastructure, ensuring it remains secure, innovative, and inclusive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

For inquiries and to submit your CV, please contact Jonathan Finless ([email protected]). Application submissions are due January 22, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, ONLY those under consideration for the role will be contacted. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. Boyden also supports candidates with access and accommodation needs.