Corporate Secretary Full Time NEW

Corporate Secretary
Full-time Permanent
Ohsweken/Toronto, Hybrid
Annual Salary Range: $88,645 – $110,807
Closing Date: February 27, 2026

Making a lasting impact. Work with purpose.
Join one of Canada’s Top 10 Charities of Impact. Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students, empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and building a stronger country for all.

Indspire is seeking a newly added Corporate Secretary to report directly to the CEO. This key governance role ensures the organization meets its legal, regulatory, and charitable obligations as a Canadian non-profit, while incorporating Indigenous perspectives into decision-making.

The Corporate Secretary acts as a trusted advisor, supporting culturally grounded governance, transparent decision-making, and organizational accountability. The role provides executive-level board support to the CEO, enabling effective leadership and strategic oversight across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll be:

Governance, Compliance & Fiduciary Oversight
• Ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and Indigenous governance legislation and regulations.
• Maintaining corporate records, including bylaws, policies, statutory registers, and governance protocols that reflect Indigenous laws, traditions, and community accountability.
• Advising the CEO and Board on governance best practices, fiduciary duties, ethical obligations, and culturally appropriate decision-making.
• Monitoring changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, and Indigenous governance frameworks; recommending necessary actions to the CEO and Board.
• Supporting the Board and CEO in implementing governance policies aligned with community accountability and Indigenous decision-making practices.
• Coordinating governance reviews, policy refresh cycles, and Board evaluations.

CEO Advisory & Strategic Support
• Providing senior advisory support to the CEO on governance strategy, Board relations, and organizational accountability.
• Supporting preparation for Board presentations, annual general meetings, and regulatory filings.
• Serving as a trusted sounding board on governance-related risks, statutory obligations, and community considerations.
• Coordinating governance aspects of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and funding agreements.

Executive Governance & Operational Continuity
• Ensuring continuity of governance and Board support in the temporary absence of the Executive Assistant to the CEO, focusing on Board, compliance, or statutory matters.
• Coordinating critical communications, escalating time-sensitive issues, and maintaining alignment with organizational priorities during transitions.
• Maintaining confidentiality and upholding operational and governance integrity.

Stakeholder & Community Accountability
• Acting as a liaison between the CEO, Board, Elders, knowledge keepers, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Ensuring governance and administrative processes are culturally respectful, transparent, and responsive to the needs of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
• Supporting the CEO in fostering accountability, trust, and positive relationships within the Board.

Corporate & Legal Administration
• Liaising with external legal counsel, auditors, regulators, and funding agencies.
• Overseeing subsidiary governance and related corporate filings.
• Maintaining official corporate records, seals, and reporting systems.
• Ensuring governance compliance across partnerships and affiliated entities.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, public administration, governance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in corporate secretarial, governance, or senior administrative roles, ideally within Indigenous, not-for-profit, or community sectors.
• Proven experience supporting Boards and senior executives in regulatory, charitable, and governance matters.
• Experience managing complex board and committee schedules, confidential correspondence, and administrative priorities.
• Familiarity with Indigenous laws, traditions, and community consultation practices is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian not-for-profit governance and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governance principles and community accountability.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in both statutory and cultural contexts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the CEO, Board, Elders, knowledge keepers, leadership, and community representatives.
• Commitment to reconciliation, Indigenous self-determination, and culturally grounded governance practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player who takes initiative.
• Proficiency in MS office suite.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends and engage in possible travel.

What We Offer
• A competitive benefits and pension plan.
• 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sicks day as well as additional holiday closings.
• A supportive hybrid work environment (three days per week in office).
• A passionate, dedicated team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and cultural learning.
• The chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of Indigenous students.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit:
https://indspire.applytojobs.ca/ceo office/45056

Indspire is committed to ensuring an equal opportunity and barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. Please contact us via email at [email protected].

Please note that this employer uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this publicly advertised position.

To learn more about Indspire, visit https://indspire.ca

Deadline for Applications: February 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST