Director, Business Services and Corporate Governance

Job Category : Executive Services

Requisition Number : DIREC

- Full-Time
- Hybrid

Locations

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Edmonton, AB T6H2K7, CAN

Description

The Director, Business Services and Corporate Governance provides leadership and oversight for centralized business services and corporate governance functions that enable organizational effectiveness, consistency and accountability across ASEBP. Working closely with the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer, the Director translates strategic direction into operational initiatives, ensures effective coordination across portfolios, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and governance.

This role provides operational leadership for four departments, including Trustee Governance, Communications and Marketing Services, Risk Services, and Business Delivery Services. The role involves working collaboratively with leaders across ASEBP to establish organizational standards, support strategic execution and strengthen corporate governance practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership for Business Support and Governance

- Provide operational leadership for ASEBP's business support functions, including Governance, Communications and Marketing, Risk, and Business Delivery Services.
- Establish standards, processes, templates and governance practices that support consistency across the organization.
- Coordinate priorities, resources and work plans across portfolio functions to support effective service delivery and organizational outcomes.
- Monitor service delivery,



performance measures and operational outcomes, and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and consistency.

Governance Planning and Support

- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of governance frameworks, policies and supporting processes.
- Support organizational compliance with governance requirements, corporate policies and applicable standards.
- Oversee governance reporting, tracking and documentation practices.
- Coordinate support for executive, committee and trustee governance activities, as assigned.
- Identify governance risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.

Strategy and Operational Planning

- Translate strategic direction from the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer into operational plans and priorities.
- Coordinate portfolio initiatives, projects and organizational improvement efforts.
- Monitor progress toward strategic objectives and provide reporting to senior leadership.
- Facilitate business planning, resource planning and performance measurement activities.
- Provide analysis and recommendations regarding organizational priorities, resource allocation and strategic execution.
- Lead managers and professional staff within the portfolio.
- Establish clear expectations, accountability measures and development plans.




- Foster collaboration, inclusion, employee engagement and continuous learning.
- Support succession planning and talent development within the portfolio.
- Manage performance, workforce planning and organizational change initiatives.

Partnerships and Collaboration

- Build robust partnerships with leaders across ASEBP.
- Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and decision-making.
- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders.
- Represent the portfolio on corporate initiatives and working groups.
- Support organizational change management and communication activities.

Your Education and Experience

- Completion of a university degree in business, public administration, governance or a related field. Completion of a Master's degree would be an asset.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in governance, organizational effectiveness, business operations, corporate services, strategy execution or a related area.
- A governance, project management, risk management, change management or leadership-related designation is considered an asset.
- Experience supporting or working with a Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, executive committees, or similar governing bodies is considered an asset.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Your Abilities

- Provide strategic and operational leadership in a complex and evolving environment.
- Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, standards and business processes that support organizational objectives.
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