Closes: October 7, 2025

Salary Range: $75,204 – $103,406

We’re looking for a Governance Specialist to join our team! This position acts as a key liaison for Innovation’s Board of Directors and Committees, providing essential support in governance administration and executive coordination. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day functions within the Governance Division, including preparing meeting schedules, drafting agendas, and distributing confidential reports. The Governance Specialist ensures the accuracy and security of board documents, oversees director nominations and elections, and coordinates board surveys and annual meetings. The role also involves facilitating board remuneration and expenses, administering the governance budget, and supporting regulatory compliance through report preparation and audit coordination. By leveraging digital tools and fostering collaboration, the Governance Specialist drives operational efficiency, supports risk management, and champions Innovation’s values of accountability, integrity, and respect. The Governance Specialist position includes opportunities for professional development and succession planning for the Corporate Secretary role. Candidates should be open to growth, learning, and taking on expanded responsibilities as part of their career progression within the organization

The Key Responsibilities For This Role Include

• Administer and coordinate meetings, agendas, and confidential reports for the Board of Directors and Committees, ensuring all documentation is accurate, secure, and distributed in a timely manner
• Manage day-to-day functions within the Governance Division, including maintaining and filing corporate records, preparing annual meeting schedules, and overseeing director nominations and elections, and management committee meetings
• Arrange logistics for board meetings and events, including booking meeting rooms, lodging, and meals, and coordinating interactions between Board members and Executive Management
• Draft, consolidate, and distribute confidential Board and Committee reports and packages, proofread management reports, and ensure all board documents, policies, and committee terms of reference are current and accessible
• Assist in preparing and submitting reports to regulators, coordinate regulatory reviews, audits, and self-assessments, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Credit Union bylaws
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement using digital technologies, and champion the adoption of Microsoft tools to enhance operational efficiency
• Liaise with the Board and internal departments to facilitate board remuneration and expenses, and prepare and administer the Governance budget
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Credit Union policies and practices, assess risk in decision-making, and foster a proactive risk culture focused on transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
• This role may require occasional travel throughout the year to attend board meetings and related events, ensuring effective coordination and support for the Board of Directors and Committees. Innovation’s Travel Practice Guidelines will be followed.

Qualifications

• Experience is the primary focus for this role. 3-5 years experience in governance, executive assistance, compliance, or regulatory affairs within a financial institution
• Education may include a diploma, certificate, or bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, governance, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are considered an asset but are not required
• A combination of education and experience will be considered, especially for candidates who aspire to further their education in governance or related areas
• Advanced skills in Microsoft environment, workflows, board portals and electronic file management
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

About Us Hi! We’re Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. We like to keep it simple. We have three values – Accountability, Integrity, and Respect – and we are constantly striving to improve our organization to make it better for you (our member and prospective employee)!

How are we different from other financial institutions? We’ve put in the work to become a federal credit union – just one of three in Canada – to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. Made in Sask, Built for Canada!

We care about our communities and our impact – $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference! Nearly 29% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. We offer our full-time staff participation in our 7% employer-matched pension plan and extended health benefit plan from Day 1 (no waiting period!).

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada. In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honored and respected.