\r\n\r\nOur client, is seeking a strategic advisor and operational leader, supporting the CEO and management team to join their team in Guelph, Ontario. The Director of Corporate Affairs will lead oversee corporate governance, lead corporate communications and ensure effective execution of the strategic plan. The Director of Corporate Affairs will be an integrator across departments, manage cross-functional initiatives and support the CEO in maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\r\n\r\n\r\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tLeadership and Strategic Support\r\n\t\r\n\t\tProvide direct strategic support to the CEO on decisions, risk analysis and advice\r\n\t\tTransfer strategic priorities in annual operational planning with work plans, objectives and outcomes\r\n\t\tFacilitate management meetings, ensuring effective agendas, actions and issue management\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tOrganizational Coordination and Operations\r\n\t\r\n\t\tSupport integration across departments ensuring alignment with goals\r\n\t\tSupport risk management efforts, including identification and development of mitigation plans and reporting it\r\n\t\tLead strategic initiatives\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tStakeholder Relations and Communications\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLead Corporate Affairs team that manages communications and government relations and engagement events\r\n\t\tSupport leadership engagement with appropriate stakeholders\r\n\t\tDevelop briefing materials, key messages and presentations for Management team\r\n\t\tAct as spokesperson for the organization\r\n\t\tAct as primary media relations liaison for the organization\r\n\t\tLead department reporting, forecasting and budgets\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDESIRED PROFILE:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tCompletion of University Degree in Business Administration, Communications or related discipline\r\n\t7-10 years of progressive experience in corporate affairs, strategy or governance\r\n\tExperience working with project management teams an asset\r\n\tDemonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams and deliver organizational initiatives\r\n\tExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency with Adobe Software Suite and ability to navigate and use online virtual networking software\r\n\tExcellent professional communication skills\r\n\tExcellent Project management and organizational skills\r\n\tStrong understanding of governance, policy and regulatory operations\r\n\tExperienced leader who operates with integrity and high emotional intelligence\r\n\tExperience and understanding of the agricultural sector an asset\r\n\tBilingual in English/French is an asset (not required)\r\n\r\n
