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Job Description:
The Corporate Secretary's Department (CSD) provides strategic governance support to Sun Life’s Board of Directors and Executive Team, as well as overseeing various shareholder programs and initiatives. As Manager, Board Governance, you'll report to the AVP, Managing Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary and work on critical Board and governance matters, including coordinating Board and committee meetings and activities, conducting research, reporting on governance best practices, and leading special projects to enhance Sun Life’s governance framework and the effectiveness of the team.
You'll thrive in this role if you are exceptionally organized, demonstrate strong initiative and sound judgment, and have the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
What will you do?
Work collaboratively with the VP, Associate General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, AVP, Managing Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary and peers to:
Plan and coordinate Board and shareholder meetings to ensure meetings are efficiently run while complying with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Prepare meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, notices, and resolutions
Oversee the timely compilation and distribution of Board materials (using our board portal)
Manage team initiatives, including coordinating team huddles and deliverables
Provide governance and Board administration support, including with respect to director onboarding and education, Board effectiveness processes, and the preparation and review of director and officer questionnaires
Assist in the review and preparation of continuous disclosure documents, including the management information circular and other public documents and reports
Conduct benchmarking and research to ensure alignment with governance best practices and applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and rules
Maintain corporate records, governance documents, and procedures in compliance with internal practices and legal and regulatory requirements
Support audit information requests and regulatory submissions
Manage complex matters and perform various other duties as delegated or assigned, including participating in special projects as required
What do you need to succeed?
Qualifications and experience:
Post-secondary degree with 7+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination)
Law clerk, paralegal, or governance professional designation is considered an asset
Governance experience in a Corporate Secretary's Department of a public company or law firm
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred skills:
Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and discretion, with a strict commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of privileged information and handling sensitive issues with tact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive in prioritizing and managing competing demands
Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities, especially under time pressure or when handling sensitive Board matters
Ability to:
Work effectively in a high volume, paperless environment
Work collaboratively while engaging and influencing others as needed
Coordinate workload of colleagues and other team members as needed; and potential to manage other team members
Identify key issues or root cause of problems
Prioritize work with minimal direction, based on understanding of business or strategic priorities
Work flexible hours
What’s in it for you?
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.
Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial.
Being a member of the Sun Life team, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture.
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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.
We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000Job Category:
LegalPosting End Date:
15/03/2026