Coordinator of Governance
Your Opportunity:
Are you skilled in supporting Boards of Directors in fulfilling their governance and accountability responsibilities? Can you deliver executive-level administrative support in a fast-paced, high-performance environment? If so, this is your opportunity! Covenant Health is hiring a Coordinator of Governance. This role serves as the key liaison between Covenant Health, its Sponsor Board, and the Board of Directors. You will support the Board and its committees by coordinating meeting materials including minutes, ensuring timely follow-ups, and maintaining effective governance processes. You’ll also work closely with the team in the office of the CEO, helping manage a broad range of responsibilities aligned with Covenant Health’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Ethical Decision-Making Framework. Reporting to the Director of Executive Services, the Coordinator collaborates with Senior and Operational Leadership Teams to support governance communications and relationships. You will also serve as a Project Lead for Office of the CEO assigned initiatives. Our ideal candidate brings extensive experience in governance and board coordination, is organized, detail-focused, and thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting. You excel in stakeholder engagement, professional communication, and project coordination. Your expertise ensures efficiency and integrity in executive/Board operations. Apply today to make a meaningful impact! Covenant Health is a leader in Catholic healthcare in Alberta, celebrating over 150 years of compassionate care. We're proud to be recognized among Alberta’s Top 75 Employers and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
Description:
The Coordinator is responsible for Leading the development & continued optimization of the Board governance framework to meet governance accountability requirements of the Sponsor Board and the Alberta government; Leads the Sponsorship Roles, Relationship, and Accountabilities Assessment for Spiritus Vitae; Provide leadership and support in developing, communicating and implementing portfolio initiatives; Monitors the Board Chair’s credit card and reconciles it on a monthly basis. This position would also Demonstrate strategic governance leadership and expertise to the Board and its committees by ensuring roles are well understood, communication to the Board is clear, concise & useful, and risks are mitigated; Monitor compliance with all corporate governance, legal and regulatory requirements; Lead and participants in additional assignments and projects as required by the CEO; Accountable for records management for the Board and support for Office of the CEO. Furthermore, the incumbent will Coordinate the development of the annual Board work plan and administer the plan to ensure it is delivered throughout the year; Act as liaison to Emmanuel Health in Saskatchewan; Coordinates and chairs committees, working groups and task force; Accountable for the coordination of logistical needs associated with board meetings (room bookings, catering, AV requirements, or videoconferencing needs etc; Utilizes project management knowledge and event planning expertise for Board special events (i.e. Board Retreat); Carries out other tasks within the scope of this position. The ideal candidate is great at leveraging their administrative, stakeholder engagement, organizational, time management & communication skills to deliver quality work that moves the Organization & Board forward. This is a non-unionized position.
- Classification: Coordinator
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Office of the CEO
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 05-AUG-2025
- Date Available: 01-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $29.17
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $43.76
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Post-secondary diploma in business administration, political sciences, communications or a related field. Minimum of five years executive administration experience, including experience working with a Board of Directors and/or Board appointed committees required. Extensive experience with computer applications such as MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Adobe Acrobat. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Covenant’s Mission, Vision and Values; and a Commitment to sound professional ethics, tact and high work standards.
Additional Required Qualifications:
High degree of independence in ethical decision making, sound judgment, and creativity is required; Familiarity with issues management, project and change management, stakeholder relations and engagement, strategic planning processes; Understanding of the Covenant Health environment, including but not limited to governance and organizational structures; Intuitively understands the need to create win/win situations and is committed to presenting a professional, positive demeanor in all interactions; Flexible and able to determine and manage multiple competing priorities; Ability to adapt quickly and apply new learning; Broad knowledge of planning and operations; Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail; Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in handling of sensitive information; Ability to work independently with minimal direction/supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field considered an asset; Coursework in nonprofit management and/or board governance; Familiarity with medical terminology an asset; Project management experience preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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