Non-UnionNon-UnionLAKERIDGE HEALTHGovernance LeadCorporate Strategy Development DepartmentLakeridge Health, OshawaFull TimeThe current schedule is 8 hour Days (subject to change)Salary: $46.904- $57.835UNEX - 2100003574About Us: Lakeridge Health is one of Ontario's largest community hospitals, serving people across Durham Region and beyond. With five hospital sites and four Emergency Rooms, we serve a diverse population. Our dedicated team of health care professionals give their all every day to keep improving the quality of care delivered, drive down wait times, and improve results. Lakeridge Health is driven by an ongoing commitment to continually improve the services it provides to best meet the needs of our community. LH continues to build on its strength as a caring and innovative partner in health care for Durham Region. Supported by more than 7,700 team members, Lakeridge provides services to more than 680,00 people living and working in Durham Region and beyond.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting directly to the Director, Corporate Strategy Development, the Manager, Governance Relations, will have expert knowledge in governance best practices as well as expertise in leading improvements in governance structures and processes. Leveraging a strong background in board governance, the Manager will lead governance change and transformation and be responsible for ensuring the integration and coordination of all governance relations. The Ideal Candidate: Our ideal candidate is committed to the Lakeridge Health values: Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy and has the ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively with our patients, community, and colleagues in everyday performance and interactions. In addition, our ideal candidate is a strategic and innovative professional with strong leadership skills who is results oriented, and has exemplary writing skills. The candidate must also possess superior strategic thinking skills, sound judgment and diplomacy skills to help navigate issues and effectively support the Board members and the organizations' senior leaders. " Foster relationships with Board of Trustees and Committee members and identify emerging operational, reputational and governance issues" Develop and manage the governance structure and lead the Board appointment process" Manage all logistical activities and develop all supporting documentation and follow up materials for Board and Committee meetings " Develop Board and Committee work plans and implement with executive leads (VP/EVPs)" Plan, develop and lead Board education, training and onboarding of new Board and Committee members" Write and prepare all Board documentation, correspondence, memoranda, reports and presentations" Lead the development and execution of "best-practice" governance policies and procedures" Support the implementation of core annual Board processes and programming including Board evaluation and Annual General MeetingQUALIFICATIONS:" Post-secondary education, preferably a Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience in a senior administrative role." Minimum of five years of senior executive administrative/Board experience in a hospital or public sector organization." Flexibility in hours of work to accommodate board meetings and events and regular day-to-day operational hours. " Excellent business writing skills to ensure well-formatted, concise and accurate meeting records and correspondence." Excellent proficiency at minute taking and in the use of all Microsoft Office Products" Superior attention to detail, strong event planning and time management skills." Strong organizational and project management skills including a working knowledge of practices and processes related to hospital administration and Boards. " Able to work cooperatively with a broad range of individuals and act with tact and diplomacy at all times." Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when disseminating information to others." Able to work independently with limited direction as well as working collaboratively with a team of executive assistants. " Results and action oriented." Flexible, adaptable and able to promote innovative approaches." Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Compassion, Innovation, Courage and Trust" Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area" Proven good attendance with the capability of maintaining the same standardThe terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.