Manager, Operations and Stakeholder Engagement

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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Operations and Project Management (55%)

• Manages broad day to day operational functions for the Council to support the timely and effective delivery of its mandate, including developing and maintaining the Council’s workplan, project timelines, milestones, deliverables, Council materials, decision briefs, follow up action items, and progress tracking.

• Leads the management and coordination of complex concurrent timelines and communications related to the taxonomy and transition plan project, ensuring alignment with the contribution agreement with the federal government.

• Manages the work of the Governance and Nominating Committee by developing and drafting governance processes and policies, maintaining committee records, preparing agendas with the Chair, liaising with Council members, and providing advice to improve governance processes and stakeholder engagement.

• Leads the work required to establishment of the permanent home of the taxonomy and transition plans, based on the future project plan approved by the Council. This may include working with legal and accounting firms and Canadian research organizations.

• Maintains accurate and up to date governance records to ensure Council members have timely access to required documentation and that relevant governance records are shared publicly as appropriate.

• Provides operational and governance support to the Chairs of Advisory Groups by coordinating meetings, developing memos, preparing Advisory Group agendas and materials, and liaising with Advisory Group members.

• Prepares documents, reports, and materials required by the federal government, as defined in the contribution agreement.

• Meets with the federal government, as required by the Director, to support project related requirements and communications.

• Contributes to the continuous improvement of Council processes, including governance, meeting, documentation, and stakeholder engagement processes.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communications (35%)

• Acts as the primary liaison between the Council, the Governance and Nominating Committee, the Canadian Climate Institute’s research team, the Chairs of the respective Advisory Groups, and external stakeholders for internal communications, memos, and briefings.

• Leads 1:1 and group meetings with senior leaders at the Council and Advisory Group levels to build trusted and positive relationships with stakeholders from finance, climate, regulatory, standard setting, academic, think tank, and related sectors.

• Manages public consultation project timelines and stakeholder outreach in collaboration with the Secretariat team and the Canadian Climate Institute’s research team, including identifying key stakeholders, defining the scope and objectives, and organizing webinars.

• Drafts, reviews, approves, and distributes key messages for the Council and relevant stakeholders in collaboration with the Secretariat team, ensuring communications are aligned with the Council’s strategic objectives and project timeline.

• Supports media interactions and interviews involving the Council Chair, Council members, and Advisory Groups by drafting media briefs and liaising with journalists.

• Leads and manages planning for conferences, events, and roundtables involving Council members, including strategic planning, event design, outreach, partner liaison.

• Supports the Secretariat team with communication and reputational risk mitigation efforts, including regularly evaluating potential risks and contributing to crisis management.

Other responsibilities (10%)

• Manage and oversee the travel arrangements for Council members, as needed.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Governance, or a related field.

• Knowledge of the Canadian sustainable finance ecosystem, including the stakeholders, policies, regulations, standards, initiatives, latest research and developments, etc., and climate and corporate governance

• Demonstrated experience working with executive leaders and Board members, and/or as a corporate governance professional in the public, private, or not for profit sector.

• Excellent written, oral communication, and facilitation skills.

• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, and ability to build relations at all levels.

• Sound judgement, initiative and discretion in dealing with confidential and/or highly sensitive information and complex issues.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a wide range of staff and professionals and maintain composure under pressure.

• Ability to organize the sequence and allocation of responsibilities for complex operations.

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.