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Unit Summary Hamilton Health Sciences is on a bold mission to transform how we deliver care. This position supports the Strategy & Transformation portfolio in driving high-impact enterprise-wide initiatives that advance our strategic priorities and fulfill our clinical, research, and academic mandates. Position Summary The Director, Governance & Board Relations, is responsible for enabling effective, transparent, and future-oriented governance across the Board of Directors and its Committees. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Strategy & Transformation and Executive Advisor to the President & CEO, the Director provides strategic coordination, planning, and operational leadership to ensure governance structures and practices align with public sector accountability, nonprofit legislation, and sector-leading governance frameworks. Operating in an enterprise-level advisory capacity, the Director influences governance processes that shape strategic direction, risk management, and executive decision-making across the hospital. As the most senior staff lead for Board operations and governance, the Director has decision-making authority over the design and continuous improvement of governance systems, structures, and processesensuring efficient meeting cycles, high-quality materials, defensible records, and meaningful Board development. The Director partners closely with the Board Chair, Officers, and Committee Chairs to advance a high-performance governance culture, while remaining fully aligned with the priorities, standards, and accountability expectations set by the Vice President and the Office of the President & CEO. Schedule Work Hours Monday-Friday Qualifications Masters Degree in Law, Policy, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Health Administration Ten years experience in corporate governance, compliance, risk management, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in Board operations and executive-level governance advisory. Ten years experience providing senior-level Board and executive support, including policy development, regulatory compliance, and corporate-level planning. Five years experience in healthcare or a highly regulated environment, with a deep understanding of governance in a publicly accountable, complex organization Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit governance, Board processes, and public sector accountability to support and strengthen compliant and effective governance structures. Demonstrated expertise in developing, revising, and implementing governance policies, mandates, and decision-making protocols in alignment with evolving legal frameworks and industry best practices. Implements and monitors enterprise risk governance processes, ensuring the Board is supported in its fiduciary and strategic oversight obligations Holds or is actively pursuing certification with the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (CGIC) or an equivalent governance credential (e.g., ICD.D, C.Dir.), demonstrating commitment to professional standards Skilled in fostering trusted relationships with Board members, executives, and stakeholders through diplomacy and professional conduct. Experience overseeing Board meeting cycles and executive-level deliverables, ensuring workflows, materials, and timelines align with strategic and operational priorities. Demonstrated ability to direct project management and administrative operations in alignment with Board support and governance objectives. Proven ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-aligned Board materials such as minutes, reports, and briefing notes. Proficient in using digital governance platforms (e.g., Diligent, BoardEffect, Aprio) to improve efficiency, streamline documentation, and support strategic Board engagement. Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) with a strong understanding of records management best practices to support institutional memory and operational continuity. Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners. To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr