Location: Remote - must reside within Ontario

Company Overview:
WISE Trust – Workplace Insurance and Safety Employee Trust – is the defined benefit pension plan for almost 10,000 active, deferred, and retired workplace insurance and safety employees of Ontario.

WISE Trust was established to give the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Ontario Compensation Employees’ Union (OCEU) an equal voice in the administration of the pension plan through a jointly sponsored pension plan. WISE Trust governed by a Board of Trustees, four appointed by the WSIB and four appointed by OCEU.

Our core values – integrity, accountability, service excellence, inclusivity, and innovation – help us do what we do by guiding decisions we make and determining the partners we work with so that we can continue to find ways to strengthen the pension promise to our members now and into the future.

Why Us?
Glad you asked! At WISE Trust we live by our values and genuinely care about the work we are doing. We are working to build a culture where all ideas are heard and respected, and where there is a focus on the health and wellbeing of everyone on the team. We continue to build a space where staff can bring their authentic selves to work, and can connect and collaborate with their peers through virtual and in-person meetings, and wellness check ins. In addition to a competitive salary, this position also offers benefits which are 100% covered by the employer - starting day one! If you want to learn more about our amazing team, apply today.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will build out, maintain, and advise on our governance policies and practices through a legislative and compliance lens.

As the Board Secretary (Director of Legal/Governance), you will oversee and offer legal recommendations to our Board of Trustees and leadership team in areas including, but not limited to, the management of external counsel, contracts, litigation, privacy, and human resources and procurement services. You will utilize your understanding of legislative regulation, compliance, and industry best practice to contribute to the organization and Boards strategy and risk initiatives.

Position Requirements:
• 7+ years of experience as a Board Secretary for Boards of Trustees or Board of Directors, or a Legal background with a focus on Board and organizational governance, compliance, and strategy.
• Post-secondary education in law and public administration.
• Qualified to practice law in Ontario.
• Experience acting as an advisor and making recommendations around compliancy, legislative regulations, and best practice for policies, processes, and operational and strategic objectives.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the political acuity to observe and understand best approaches to sensitive topics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to develop, advise, and adhere to policies and processes.
• Calm under pressure.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Outlook, Teams and Zoom; intermediate skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Consistently meets deadlines and demonstrates appropriate urgency.
• Able to work independently and be a self-starter.
• 5+ years of experience managing a team.
• Pension industry experience is preferred.
• Training in Governance topics is preferred.
• GPC.D or other related designation is preferred.
• Experience working with online Board portals, Passageways OnBoard is preferred.

Employment Type: This is a remote position in Ontario which will require you to attend in-person meetings as needed.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to contribute and grow personally and professionally, regardless of age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, family status or background. Our differences allow us to bring various perspectives to the work we do.

Statement of Accessibility Commitment
The Board of Trustees of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Employees’ Pension Plan Fund, operating as WISE Trust, is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner, and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the AODA and the Integrated Accessibility Standards. Our values of Integrity, Accountability, Service Excellence, Inclusivity, and Innovation all support our commitment to conducting ourselves in a way that is accessible to all.

Employment Status: Full time, permanent

How to apply: Don’t go unnoticed! Hit “Apply” to submit your resume through our website. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted at this time. If you have any questions or require accommodations to apply for this position, please email Careers@wisetrust.ca.

Website: https://wisetrust.freshteam.com/jobs/mE_MXjV-_na4/director-legal-governance-board-secretary-remote

Posting Date: September 11th 2023

Company Name: WISE Trust