As the Manager of Governance, you will be responsible for the management of corporate governance, including Board reporting, Grants of Authority, and Corporate Policies. Your goal will be to lead and strengthen the company’s governance framework by overseeing board governance activities, corporate policies, and executive support functions with precision and confidentiality. Your success will be demonstrated the consistent delivery of high-quality governance materials, improved stakeholder understanding of key frameworks like the Grants of Authority, and the development of a high-performing Governance team that drives compliance and best practices across the organization.
What We Offer:
- Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse and a café
- Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan and parking allowance
- Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
- Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation
- Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the Governance team in Board Governance activities, including coordination, preparation and review of Board and committee materials, maintaining utmost confidentiality
- Lead the Governance team in providing executive support including preparation of Board and other materials and review of materials prepared by their teams
- Research and make recommendations on best practices and processes to optimize our overall Company’s approach to corporate governance
- Be the Subject Matter Expert on the Grants of Authority (GoA), collaborating with Legal to reinforce understanding of the GoA and seek opportunities to enhance and sustain existing processes
- Educate business on the GoA through formal and informal communications and training sessions
- Lead direct reports in all aspects of the Corporate Policy Framework, collaborating with business stakeholders and senior leaders to develop, review, research, update and sustain all Corporate policies and standards
- Oversee direct reports on the Governance team, including establishing goals, measuring results, and ensuring employee accountability and development
- Interact with senior leaders and executives, shape and execute analyses, and prepare clear, concise and compelling presentations
- Lead the development and coordination of key Governance processes and procedures, and ensure stakeholder compliance
- Provide ad-hoc support and advisory services to internal stakeholders, as requested
Your Skills:
- Strong well-developed research skills, comprehensive report writing, analysis and ability to present results to all levels in the organization
- Ability to translate quantitative and qualitative analyses into clear messages and informed responses in short timeframes
- Strong leadership skills with a strong ability to motivate, coach and effectively manage the team
- Effective management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, workloads and meet deliverables
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build strong relationships and establish credibility with senior level and executive teams
- Comfortable handling deviations from routine, flexible and adaptable to changes in priorities and deliverables
Your Experience:
- Post-secondary education – undergraduate degree, and a degree in accounting or legal would be considered an asset
- 5-10+ years of experience in Governance and/or related areas
- 5+ years of leadership experience
Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Human Resources
Job Requirements - Education
Bachelors: Human Resources Management
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