The Opportunity The Program Manager, Governance provides specialized governance support and administration for the Board of Governors and Committees of the Board of Governors, by leveraging in-depth knowledge of organizational structures and governance best practices.
- Manages all aspects of the Standing Committees of the Board of Governors to ensure the effective implementation of governance activities.
- Provides training and recommendation to other GCBS staff with respect to governance protocols and best practices. Provides expertise and knowledge in maintaining high standards of governance work and manages related timelines.
Supports senior leadership in the selection of items that need to be brought to the Board Committees for decision making. Administers the day-to-day operations of the Board Secretariat.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides specialized governance support from acting as a final reviewer to enhance proposals, identify roadblocks and support a seamless approval process by the committees and by the Board, to provide essential clarifications to committee members and chairs to enable informed decision-making.
- Support the Board Secretariat in the management of governance activities of the Board of Governors,including necessary logistical arrangements, manage annual governance work frames, schedule all meetings required, handling inquiries from the Board members and leading and supporting new and ongoing projects.
- Ensure effective record management of sensitive and confidential Board and University governance files, maintains and safeguards public records of the Board and Committee meeting agendas, lead governance related research and provide resources in governance legislations and best practices.
- Manage ongoing changes to committee and sub-committee administration, including timelines.
- Provide operational support, including mentoring and oversight to junior staff with respect to staff, manage hiring, training and onboarding of new students process financial transactions associated with activities to support the Board team.
Leadership Competencies Leaders at TMU are required to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:
- Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
- Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
- Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
- Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
- Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.
Qualifications- Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in a Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline
- Governance Professionals designation or working towards the designation
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in an administrative and/or client service oriented role that includes experience in governance work, non-for-profit governance work, Board and Committee meetings, including managing meeting agenda, documentation and records, meeting minutes drafted and processed
- Exceptional written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including, ability to deal professionally, diplomatically and sensitively with all types of individuals and confidential issues appropriately.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and ensure completion of work
- Strong scheduling skills to support a complex series of Board and Committee Dates, pre-briefs and board rehearsals;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating a high-degree of accuracy and an attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment;
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues appropriately
- Adaptability/flexibility;
- Analytical skills
- Knowledge of software applications (e.g., Diligent Board Portal, Office Suite Products, Google Applications, Excel)
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues appropriately
Additional Information (MAC) Position Number 20001118
Reports To Assistant Board Secretary
Department General Council
Employee Group MAC
Vacancy Type FTCE
This is a current vacancy
Work Location Hybrid (3 days in-person/on-campus and remaining days remote), based on operational requirements and subject to change
Start Date ASAP
End Date N/A
Hours of Work 36.25
Grade C51
Salary Scale $78,550 - $125,475
Posting Date July 29, 2026
Application Close Date August 13, 2026
- Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
- As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
- Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
- We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment. - Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
- We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
