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About the Role

The Governance Associate is a key member of the CCSAI Governance Team, providing professional support to strengthen the Association's governance framework and Board operations. This role supports governance policy development, Board administration, committee operations, governance research, compliance monitoring, and governance education, contributing to the continuous improvement of governance systems.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, review, and maintain Board policies, governance procedures, bylaws, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct jurisdictional scans and benchmarking to identify governance best practices and legislative developments affecting nonprofit organizations.
• Assist in developing governance reports, policy recommendations, briefing notes, and governance resources for the Board and senior leadership.
• Support governance modernization initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate administrative support for the Board of Directors and Board Committees, including preparing agendas, meeting packages, minutes, action logs, and governance documentation.
• Monitor Board decisions and committee action items, ensuring timely follow-up and reporting.
• Maintain governance records, corporate documents, policy repositories, and Board documentation.
• Assist with Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Special General Meetings (SGMs), Board retreats, governance consultations, and elections-related governance activities.
• Support the design, coordination, and delivery of Board orientation, governance education, and professional development programs.
• Develop governance manuals, training materials, templates, presentations, and educational resources.
• Assist with Board performance evaluations, governance assessments, and continuous governance improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance with ONCA, CCSAI Bylaws, Board Policies, and governance procedures.
• Support governance audits, reporting, policy implementation, and maintain confidentiality when handling governance matters.
• Collaborate with the CGRO on strategic governance initiatives, Board projects, and organizational priorities.
• Build positive relationships with Board Directors, committee members, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Perform additional governance and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Governance, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in governance, board administration, policy development, nonprofit administration, corporate governance, or a related field.
• Experience supporting student union Boards of Directors or committees is an asset.
• Experience in policy research and drafting is highly desirable.
• Governance Professional Designation would be an asset.

Skills

• Knowledge of nonprofit governance principles and governance best practices.
• Familiarity with ONCA is an asset.
• Excellent research, policy writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Governance & Board Administration
• Policy Development & Research
• Strategic Thinking
• Organizational Excellence
• Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration & Teamwork

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Full-Time
• 12-Month Contract
• Hybrid (On-site/Remote)

Experience Level

• 1-3 years

Education Level

• College Diploma or Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $55,000-$65,000/Year

Benefits

• Benefits

About the Company

• We are hiring for a current vacancy.
• We highly recommend new Centennial College graduates to apply for the position.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.