Bilingual Specialist, Corporate Governance

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

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

What's in it for you

(if permanent)We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's what you get when you're a permanent employee:

• 5 weeks of vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more - because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region's office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

(if contract)We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's what you get when you're a contract employee:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more - because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region's office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role :

Join the Corporate Governance team in our Corporate Affairs sector, as Specialist, Corporate Governance, working with the Board of Directors and Internal Committees to promote effective decision-making. As a member of the Corporate Governance team, you will support and facilitate the Governance Framework and corporate decision-making process towards making housing affordable for everyone in Canada.
Please note this is a temporary position of 12 months.

What you'll do:

• Attend internal corporate committee meetings and Board and Committee meetings, which may require travelling to other locations within Canada.
• Develop credible and accurate meeting minutes of highly complex subject matters for the purpose of creating corporate legal records.
• Manage meeting action lists and monitor progress towards resolution. Advise and support clients in addressing actions and determine appropriate reporting mechanisms.
• Preserve the integrity of the governance process; promote effective and transparent decision-making and identify gaps and trends affecting the process.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, government directives, and relevant guidelines of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI); and internal regulations, including by-laws and charter.
• Benchmark governance processes and maintain a variety of internal and external relationships to identify best practices on governance matters.
• Keep abreast of evolving directives, standards, and regulatory reporting requirements.

What you should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with a minimum of five (5) years experience in governance; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and compliance requirements as they apply to Corporate Governance of a Crown Corporation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally various clients at all levels, including Board members and Senior Management.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize data, record and summarize real-time discussions.
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to focus and concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated experience working with Web-based document distribution or filing systems.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

It would be great if you also had:

• A Governance Professional of Canada designation (GPC.D).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!