Governance Coordinator
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
The starting annual salary for this position is between $61,600 and $77,000 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. · Full-time
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- The starting annual salary for this position is between $61,600 and $77,000 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity.
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Original job description
Position: Governance Coordinator
Reports To: Director, Public Interest and Corporate Secretary
Contract Type: Indefinite, Full Time
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented individual for the position of Governance Coordinator. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a seventh consecutive year in 2026. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, Public Interest and Corporate Secretary, the Governance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the administrative processes for the CPABC Board and its committees. This includes coordinating meetings, meeting preparation and follow-up, and administrative matters to ensure the Board and committees run smoothly. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative team supporting the Board, Committees, and the Executive Office and will bring exceptional administrative skills, strong technology proficiency, sound judgment, and an understanding of effective board governance practices.
Key Responsibilities
Board & Governance Administration
Key Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
If this job outline describes you, we encourage you to apply through our online Careers Portal. We thank all candidates who respond; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Join Our Team? CPABC Offers An Entrepreneurial Environment With a Competitive Compensation Package. At CPABC, Our Values Guide How We Work Together And Make Decisions Every Day
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a seventh consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2026.
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA candidates.
Reports To: Director, Public Interest and Corporate Secretary
Contract Type: Indefinite, Full Time
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented individual for the position of Governance Coordinator. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a seventh consecutive year in 2026. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, Public Interest and Corporate Secretary, the Governance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the administrative processes for the CPABC Board and its committees. This includes coordinating meetings, meeting preparation and follow-up, and administrative matters to ensure the Board and committees run smoothly. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative team supporting the Board, Committees, and the Executive Office and will bring exceptional administrative skills, strong technology proficiency, sound judgment, and an understanding of effective board governance practices.
Key Responsibilities
Board & Governance Administration
- Meeting Operations: Organize and support all Board of Directors and committee meetings; assist in compiling, formatting, and preparing meeting agendas and materials, including datasheets, for executive approval.
- Minutes & Records: Attend meetings to write minutes and reports; maintain accurate records of board terms, committee lists, and schedules.
- Elections & Compliance: Assist with coordinating the annual election of directors in compliance with established bylaws.
- Document Management: Organize and maintain the Board portal for optimal efficiency and maintain secure document libraries.
- Policy Governance: Assist in updating and maintaining the Board Governance Manual.
- Compliance Coordination: Facilitate required training, onboarding, and ongoing compliance matters for Board directors and committee members.
- Board Evaluations: Administer board evaluation processes
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to directors and committees as needed, including the administration of board expense claims.
Key Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
- Three (3) plus years experience in Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, or related roles.
- Experience in supporting Board governance, including preparation of meeting materials, identifying and tracking action items, and managing timelines.
- Experience in project coordination and taking meeting minutes.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written;
- Sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential & sensitive information;
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with minimum supervision;
- A high degree of tact, diplomacy and professionalism;
- Process oriented with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Meticulous attention to detail, refined organizational and time management skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize competing requirements and deadlines under pressure.
- Post-secondary qualification in a related field would be an asset;
- Proficiency with BoardVantage or a similar board management portal is preferred.
If this job outline describes you, we encourage you to apply through our online Careers Portal. We thank all candidates who respond; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Join Our Team? CPABC Offers An Entrepreneurial Environment With a Competitive Compensation Package. At CPABC, Our Values Guide How We Work Together And Make Decisions Every Day
- Integrity: We do the right thing and inspire trust
- Inclusivity: We embrace differences and thrive together
- Forward-Thinking: We envision tomorrow and act with purpose today
- Social Responsibility: We protect the public interest and strengthen our communities
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a seventh consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2026.
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA candidates.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and support Board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas and materials, recording minutes, tracking records and action items, and maintaining the Board portal and governance documents. Support director elections, compliance training and onboarding, board evaluations, expense claims, and other administrative needs.
Requirements
Candidates need at least three years of experience in corporate governance, legal compliance, or a related role, including board support, meeting preparation and minutes, and project coordination. They should have strong communication, judgment, discretion, organization, and time-management skills, intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage competing deadlines; a related post-secondary qualification and experience with BoardVantage or a similar portal are preferred.
Skills
- Board Governance
- Meeting Coordination
- Meeting Minutes
- Document Management
- Project Coordination
- Compliance Coordination
- Election Administration
- Policy Administration
- Board Evaluation Administration
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organization
- Time Management
- Confidentiality and Discretion
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Categories
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
- Legal
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Corporate Governance
- Board Governance
- Legal Compliance
- Board of Directors
- Committee Administration
- Meeting Coordination
- Meeting Agendas
- Meeting Materials
- Meeting Minutes
- Action Item Tracking
- Project Coordination
- Board Elections
- Bylaws
- Board Portal
- BoardVantage
- Document Management
- Governance Manual
- Director Onboarding
- Compliance Training
- Board Evaluations
- Expense Claims
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Confidential Information
- Public Interest
- Non-Profit Organizations