Our values — Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence — guide how we show up for each other and for our customers.

At Aviva

Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; Join Aviva Canada's Corporate Secretary team and play an important role in supporting effective governance across the organization.

As an AVP, Assistant Corporate Secretary, you'll work closely with the Corporate Secretary, Board of Directors, Executive Team and senior business leaders to help ensure the smooth operation of Board and Committee activities. You'll provide governance expertise, manage critical corporate processes and help maintain the highest standards of corporate governance. Support the planning, coordination and execution of Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings, including agendas, meeting materials, resolutions and minutes.

Partner with senior leaders, executives and external stakeholders to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of governance materials.

Maintain

Board governance processes and help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, legal and corporate requirements.

Manage

Board and Corporate records, documentation and governance systems, including Diligent and SharePoint. Support director onboarding, orientation, education and ongoing governance activities to help ensure directors effectively discharge their statutory duties. Lead the governance and administration of Boards for designated subsidiaries,



acting as their Corporate Secretary.

Manage and lead on individual corporate governance initiatives for the team. Collaborate with business partners to support corporate governance, delegated authority and compliance processes. Provide advice to the business, Executive Team and Boards on the implications of corporate governance matters.

Lead the research and analysis of emerging or complex corporate governance issues and prepare related materials and recommendations for the business and relevant Boards. Oversee corporate filings, licensing activities and regulatory correspondence. Assist with corporate transactions, reorganizations and other legal and governance initiatives, including special projects. 7+ years of corporate governance, corporate secretarial or related legal experience gained in‑house or within private practice. ~ Senior Law Clerk designation or experienced governance professionals will also be considered. ~ Strong stakeholder management and engagement experience at all levels, particularly with the Board of Directors, Executives and Senior Management. ~ Solid knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements. ~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).



~ Experience supporting a federally regulated financial institution or insurance organization.

Knowledge of the Insurance Companies Act, OSFI Corporate Governance Guidelines and Board governance best practices. Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities. Hybrid flexible work model.

Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year. Employee‑driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion. Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).

Aviva

Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist our recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva

Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. LI-MH1 We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight.

So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers. #

📌 AVP, Assistant Corporate Secretary (Toronto)
🏢 Aviva
📍 Toronto