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Managing Director
The Design Talks Institute, Calgary, Alberta
 d.talks started in 2013 as a public facing forum meant to build community and conversation within the city on the value of design and the built environment. What drives the way we build? Who gets to weigh in on the city!s cultural aspirations? What kind of city do you want to live in? Providing a well-respected and energetic public forum, d.talks events invite Calgarians into conversation—regardless of age, gender orientation, or difference of ancestry, all are invited to explore design!s impact on how one feels connected to this place, in this city. The conversations build civic discourse, encourage citizens to come together, to share in a vision for Calgary. We often say that a question is as important as an answer; that a question can inspire not only reflection, but new ways of seeing. We now ask, are you compelled to join us? In the past year, d.talks has embarked upon a review to strengthen the organization!s managerial and administrative capacity, preparing for management transition. In support of this process, d.talks is seeking a part-time Managing Director during this vitally important period of growth.d.talks started in 2013 as a public facing forum meant to build community and conversation within the city on the value of design and the built environment.What drives the way we build? Who gets to weigh in on the city!s cultural aspirations? What kind of city do you want to live in?Providing a well-respected and energetic public forum, d.talks events invite Calgarians into conversation—regardless of age, gender orientation, or difference of ancestry, all are invited to explore design's impact on how one feels connected to this place, in this city. The conversations build civic discourse, encourage citizens to come together, to share in a visionfor Calgary.We often say that a question is as important as an answer; that a question can inspire not only reflection, but new ways of seeing. We now ask, are you compelled to join us?In the past year, d.talks has embarked upon a review to strengthen the organization's managerial and administrative capacity, preparing for management transition. In support of this process, d.talks is seeking a part-time Managing Director during this vitally important period of growth.The Role Working closely with the Artistic Director, the Managing Director will be accountable to the d.talks Board of Directors and will play a key role in the organization in strategic leadership,driving fund development efforts, administration, and ensuring fiscal sustainability of the organization.A future-oriented city builder and entrepreneurial leader, the successful candidate will bring financial literacy, experience in managing projects and budgets, engaging stakeholders and community organizations, and grant writing knowledge. The successful candidate will play a prominent role in leading and inspiring staff, volunteers, and stakeholders of the organization,and have a collaborative approach and ability to work in groups with diverse backgrounds,interests, and levels of experience.Key areas of focus for the role include the following:Stewardship• Financial Oversight including sourcing grant opportunities and grant writing• Manage charitable donation receipts and record-keeping• Work with Treasurer and Bookkeeper to develop annual operational budgets and maintainfinancial records• Direct operational fundraising initiatives working with the Board and Development CommitteeVisionary Leadership• Oversee program delivery and project execution• Lead a core of volunteers to deliver program and outreach• Provide thought leadership on the organizational strategy including audience and stakeholder engagementA Passion for Community Outreach• Steward relationships with community and supporting organizations• Liaise with the Relationships Committee and the Board to develop and strengthenstakeholder relationships CompensationThe Managing Director will be a part-time contract position with the potential for increased responsibility over time, based on funding. As such, the role offers a flexible work schedule. Some periodic phone meetings will be required during weekday business hours. A few early evening meetings may require online participation. All work can be done from home with access to the internet and phone, both during and after the pandemic. A centrally-located space for meetings can be provided once health guidelines allow for in-person meetings. This space will be safe and inclusive as well as accessible by transit.The d.talks board has allocated $25,000 - $30,000 (based on experience) to this contract position through the end of the fiscal year. There is potential for this contract to be extended based on performance. d.talks is an equal opportunity organization. We thank you for your interest.To ApplySubmit a blind resume (a CV + cover letter without name/contact details) that outlines your experience. We are requesting blind submissions in order to support the d.talks Board in the commitment to diversity and inclusion with the hiring process.Please include a separate cover letter with your name, email and relevant contact details,including any social media handles you wish to share. You are welcome to include references on the cover letter.Please send your blind resume and separate cover letter with contact details to:[email protected]Applications are accepted until end of day May 30, 2021.Design Talks (d.talks) is located on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Alberta including theBlackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani and the Kainai First Nations, the Iyarhe Nakodaincluding the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley First Nations, the Beaver people of the Tsuut!ina First Nation,and the people of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. 
Director Of Outreach & Partnerships
Influence Mentoring Society, Across
OverviewInfluence Mentoring Society's ("Influence Mentoring") Director of Outreach and Partnerships will be an aspirational, big picture and strategic thinker and a leader in the Indigenous community.The Director of Outreach and Partnerships will work collaboratively with the Director of Operations and Mentorship to provide Influence Mentoring with the senior leadership required to successfully manage, maintain and grow the organization.The Director of Outreach and Partnerships will report directly to the Chairperson of the Influence Mentoring Board of Directors and, together with the Director of Operations and Mentorship, will be responsible for the design, development, execution, reporting and enhancement (as the case may be) of Influence Mentoring Program ("Program"), as described below.ResponsibilitiesShared Responsibilities - Together with the Director of Operations and Mentorship, the Director of Outreach and Partnerships will:- Provide leadership, and in conjunction with the Board of Directors, strategic direction for all aspects of Influence Mentoring.- Provide governance leadership for the Mentoring Program, including development of a longer-term Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Board of Directors, and advising, monitoring and acting on risk issues.- Work with the Board of Directors on maintaining Charitable Status with CRA.- Ensure the on-going development of Program reporting, including:-Appropriate data and outcome framework.- Appropriate reporting system(s).- Annual report to funders.Core and Primary Responsibilities -- Execute strategic outreach and engagement with potential Mentors, Proteges, funders, while serving as the primary point of contact for the Program's institutional partner(s) (including employer, academic and other institutions).- Provide ongoing engagement and support for current Mentors and Proteges.- In collaboration with the Board of Directors, implement the organization's external engagement and communications objectives to develop the profile of Influence Mentoring across stakeholder groups, including Indigenous communities and their leadership, Indigenous post-secondary students, post-secondary organization staff, current and potential funders and corporate partners, and other Indigenous-focused organizations (for profit and not for profit).- Maintain the organization's presence and interactions on social media, including (without limitation) Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).- Manage operational financial matters and reporting on budgetary matters to the Board of Directors by supporting the Director of Operations and Mentorship.- Develop and prepare government grant applications and private funder requests for support.- Drive Influence Mentoring's recruitment and engagement efforts with its key stakeholder groups with the objective of achieving or exceeding the target deliverables set forth below. In addition, the Director of Outreach and Partnerships is expected to develop other relevant target deliverables in conjunction with the Director of Operations and Mentoring and the Board of Directors, from time to time.- Work with the Program team to recruit Proteges- Work with the Program team to recruit Mentors- Develop strategic relationships with new academic partners, scheduling meetings as may be required for the Influence team to initiate collaborations.- Drive engagement efforts with new academic partners leading to new signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with academic post-secondary institutions.- Support employer engagement activities, scheduling meetings as may be necessary for the Influence team to initiate collaborations.- Ensure all activities and events pertaining to engagement, marketing, and outreach have been properly entered in the Neon One platform.- Develop new relationships with potential academic partners by promoting the Influence Mentoring program, distributing marketing materials and assets, and developing relationships with key personnel, including front-line staff.- Support the marketing components of the Influence Mentoring communications strategy.- Represent Influence Mentoring at virtual community events, career fairs, AGMs, etc. where possible.- In collaboration with the Director of Operations and Mentorship, present the Influence Mentoring program to potential protege and mentor groups.- Prioritize the recruitment of individual mentors with required skillsets or Indigenous background, as needed.- Develop and drive the stakeholder engagement strategy.- Utilize varied recruitment and engagement strategies to drive Influence Mentoring's recruitment efforts for proteges and mentors.- Establish and maintain effective relationships and referral pipelines with key stakeholders; existing academic post-secondary institutions; employer and industry partners, and community organizations, developing relationships with key personnel.- Screen and onboard potential volunteer mentors.- Liaise with the Influence Mentoring Director of Operations and Mentorship to fulfill specific mentor requirements and make matching recommendations.- Support individual prospective mentors to the point of their application in the Neon One system.- Support Influence Mentoring's research, interviewing, and focus group projects, as needed.- Data Collection and Reporting- Provide appropriate reports on the deliverables below and on opportunities as may be requested from time to time.-Term DeliverablesFor greater clarity, the target deliverables for the 2023-24 year (September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024) are noted below:- Work with the Influence team to recruit an additional 50+ proteges by January 30, 2024.- Work with the Influence team to recruit 25+ mentors for January 30, 2024.- Develop new strategic relationships with new academic partners, with a goal of scheduling 10-15 new meetings for the Influence team to initiate collaborations, the first such meetings to be set for no later than January 20, 2024.- Drive engagement efforts with new academic partners leading to 2 new signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with academic post-secondary institutions.- Support employer engagement activities, scheduling at least 5 new meetings for the Influence team to initiate collaborations, the first such meetings to be set for no later than January 20, 2024.Core CompetenciesIn addition to a relevant post-secondary degree (or a combination of applicable experience, knowledge and education), the successful candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies and experience:- Passion for supporting Indigenous students.- Expertise in Indigenous culture and ways of knowing.- Experience and success working with Indigenous communities and Indigenous students. Fluency in an Indigenous language would be an asset.- Knowledge of mentoring philosophies and approaches and experience with mentoring programs.- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and drive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, with particular focus on Indigenous youth.- Strong leadership potential, with formal or informal experience preferred.- Strong written and verbal communications skills, including aptitude for public speaking, building and delivering presentations to funders and facilitating large group sessions.- Proficiency coordinating individuals and groups through virtual platforms (i.e., WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc.).- Experience in fundraising and grant writing, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.- Excellent administration and organizational skills.- Experience working with media and social media platforms.- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and databases, including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).- Self-motivated work ethic with ability to perform effectively in independent or team settings
Director Of Operations & Mentorship
Influence Mentoring Society, Across
Influence Mentoring Society's ("Influence Mentoring") Director of Operations and Mentorship will be an aspirational, big picture and strategic thinker and a leader in the Indigenous community.The Director of Operations and Mentorship will work collaboratively with the Director of Outreach and Partnerships to provide Influence Mentoring with the senior leadership required to successfully manage, maintain and grow the organization.The Director of Operations and Mentorship will report directly to the Chairperson of the Influence Mentoring Board of Directors and, together with the Director of Outreach and Partnerships, will be responsible for the design, development, execution, reporting and enhancement (as the case may be) of Influence Mentoring Program ("Program"), as described below.Key ResponsibilitiesShared Responsibilities - Together with the Director of Outreach and Partnerships, the Director of Operations and Mentorship will:- Provide leadership, and in conjunction with the Board of Directors, strategic direction for all aspects of Influence Mentoring.- Provide governance leadership for the Mentoring Program, including development of a longer-term Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Board of Directors, and advising, monitoring and acting on risk issues.- Manage operational financial matters and reporting on budgetary matters to the Board of Directors.- Work with the Board of Directors on maintaining Charitable Status with CRA.- Ensure the on-going development of Program reporting, including:- Appropriate data and outcome framework.- Appropriate reporting system(s).Core & Primary Responsibilities -- Provide oversight of all operational aspects of the Program, including but not limited to:- Program development and implementation.- Maintaining and optimizing the Program's online platform, with support from appropriate technical resources, as required.- Designing and delivering online mentoring boot camps and networking sessions.- Manage operational and financial matters and reporting on budgetary matters to the Board of Directors with support from the Director of Outreach and Partnerships, including:- Ensure all operational financial matters are attended to including (without limitation) all accounts payable and receivable, in accordance with organizational policy and guidelines.- Develop and monitor budgets with bookkeeper.- Work with the bookkeeper and Board Treasurer on annual financial statements, audit preparation, audited financial statements and Board review.- Establish and maintain effective relationships and referral pipelines with key stakeholders; existing academic post-secondary institutions; employer and industry partners, and community organizations, developing relationships with key personnel.- Screen and onboard potential volunteer mentors.- Liaise with the Director of Outreach and Partnerships to fulfill specific mentor requirements and make matching recommendations.- Support individual prospective mentors to the point of their application in the Neon One system.- Support Influence Mentoring's research, interviewing, and focus group projects, as needed.- Data Collection and Reporting.- Support the Director of Outreach and Partnerships in preparing appropriate reports on deliverables and on opportunities as may be requested from time to time.Near-Term DeliverablesFor greater clarity, the Director of Operations and Mentorship's core responsibilities are to design and deliver orientations, bootcamps and networking sessions for the Proteges and Mentors enrolled in the Program; providing support for the mentoring partnerships, schools and corporate partners; and ensuring the operational and financial supports are in place to run the Program successfully. Accordingly, the target deliverables for the 2023-24 year (September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024) are noted below:- Create meaningful relationships with 2-3 new workshop organizations by January 30, 2024.- Oversee and deliver 1-2 workshops (RBC training, IAT, etc.) per month for the academic year, the annual schedule for same to be prepared by December 15, 2023, with the first such workshops to be set for no later than December 20, 2023.- Design and implement a flow chart of Protege and Mentor recruitment paths by December 30, 2023.- Create and maintain mentor partnership tracking documents and check-in dates.- Using research results, adjust orientation presentations to reflect new messaging on an on-going basis.- Ensure the 2023-24 budget is properly provided for in the allocation budget spreadsheet (by expense item; dollar amount and specific funder) by January 30, 2024.- Support the bookkeeper and auditor in all financial matters related to the year-ending audit and financial reporting requirements, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023.Core CompetenciesIn addition to a relevant post-secondary degree (or a combination of applicable experience, knowledge and education), the successful candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies and experience:- Passion for supporting Indigenous students.- Expertise in Indigenous culture and ways of knowing.- Experience and success working with Indigenous communities and Indigenous students. Fluency in an Indigenous language would be an asset.- Relevant and demonstrable experience in project coordination, with a track record of successful delivery and implementation.- Knowledge of mentoring philosophies and approaches and experience with mentoring programs.- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and drive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, with a particular focus on Indigenous youth.- Strong leadership potential, with formal or informal experience preferred.- Strong written and verbal communications skills, including an aptitude for public speaking, building and delivering presentations to funders and facilitating large group sessions.- Proficiency in coordinating individuals and groups through virtual platforms (i.e., WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc.).- Excellent administration and organizational skills.- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and databases, including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).- Self-motivated work ethic with ability to perform effectively in independent or team settings
Executive Director, Indigenous Programs
Right To Play, Toronto, Ontario
JOB POSTING – Executive Director, Indigenous ProgramsOrganization: Right To Play InternationalDepartment/Division: Indigenous ProgramsWork Location: Toronto OR Vancouver, CanadaWork Arrangement: A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department.Authorized to work in: Canada (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)Target Hiring Range: Starting salary from CAD $145,380 gross per annum (before taxes)Target Start Date: ImmediateContract Duration: Full-time / PermanentApplication Closing Date: December 6, 2023 (Deadline updated)ABOUT US:Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development organization that uses play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa,Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada;London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate• Display Courage – Act with integrity• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another• Be Playful – Have fun at workPlease visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.ROLE SUMMARY:The Executive Director, Indigenous Programs is responsible for providing high-level oversight, strategic guidance and technical support to Right To Play’s Indigenous Programs in Canada. The ultimate goal of the position is to manage and grow Right To Play’s Indigenous Programs, to increase the quality, efficiency and long-term impact of our programs, and to promote and advocate for sustained high level engagement of civil society organizations and the communities with which we partner.___________________________________________________________________________________________WHAT YOU’LL DO:#1: Program Strategy Development and Implementation (35% of Time):• Leads the development, implementation and review of the strategic vision and direction of Right To Play’s Indigenous Programs in line with the strategic direction of Right To Play International.• Ensures accountability including relevant reporting of Right To Play activities at all levels through efficient and transparent use of program resources.• Oversees the development of comprehensive Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and systems that align with program, beneficiary and donor needs, and demonstrate a deep understanding of the OCAP Principles.• Keeps abreast of the social-economic and political changes in the environment and undertakes timely strategic review of the Right To Play program strategy in Canada engagement with relevant stakeholders ensuring continued relevance particularly within Indigenous models of community development.• Ensures that learning is regularly generated within the program and is documented and shared across the organization.• Provides strategic and technical advice on the potential application of best practices from Right To Play’s Indigenous Programs in Canada to other relevant contexts at the global level. This may include exploration of potential partnerships with Indigenous peoples in other country contexts.__________________________________________________________________________________________#2: Program Financial Management and Administration (20% of Time):• Provides oversight on the financial and administrative management of the Program.• Oversees the funding framework development together with Canadian National Office and monitoring of the annual program budget in alignment with RTP guidelines and donor requirements.• Holds overall accountability for the financial compliance and reporting of the Program including the annual and project-specific audit processes.___________________________________________________________________________________________#3: People Management and Capacity Building (20% of Time):• Oversees the people management aspects of the program and provides guidance on key Right To Play’s stated policies, practices and procedures as well as the relevant employment laws to ensure the team receives adequate support and delivers efficiently and according to plan.• Oversees the safety, security and welfare of staff and partners, including risk and vulnerability assessments and the implementation of Right To Play’s policies on child safeguarding, gender equality,workplace harassment and violence, and sexual misconduct.• Ensures that staff recruitment meets high quality standards in terms of competencies, experience and character in order to drive the organization to excellence.• Leads, coaches and develops the Indigenous Programs Senior Management Team, ensures they are equipped with required expertise in programmes, policy, advocacy and finance.• Engages with the HQ technical teams (People & Culture, Finance, etc.) and the Global Programs Unit in responding to emerging issues in the programme.___________________________________________________________________________________#4: Representation and Community Engagement (10% of Time):• Represents Right To Play in strategic meetings, conferences, forums and other public events and contributes towards consolidating and raising the profile of Right To Play’s work with Indigenous communities, both domestically and internationally.• Develops and strengthens relationships with local organizations and networks and establishes national strategic relations and alliances with partners and civil society, particularly Indigenous governance bodies and Indigenous-led organizations.• Explores news forms of partnership with Indigenous communities, such as the provision of technical assistance on the use of play and sport in their own programs.• Promotes knowledge of Right To Play programs, mandates and values amongst all stakeholders, potential partners and the general public with a high degree of political acumen and deep understanding of Canadian discourse surrounding reconciliation and allyship.• Supports the Canadian National Office in effective donor stewardship and positive government relations by promoting a deep understanding of Right To Play’s partnerships with Indigenous communities amongst potential and existing donors and government at federal and provincial levels.___________________________________________________________________________________#5: Lead Cultural Awareness / Knowledge initiatives (10% of Time)• Together with the Training Team promotes a high level of cultural awareness in Indigenous Programs staff, throughout robust induction and ongoing orientation and training.• Provides strategic advice to Right To Play’s executive team to enhance the overall cultural awareness of Right To Play senior leadership and to advance Right To Play’s reconciliation strategy.• Promotes and recommends options for enhancing representation of Indigenous people in Right To Play’s governance structures.__________________________________WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:• Post secondary degree in social sciences, development studies, social work, education or other related discipline OR comparable combination of education and lived experience working with and in Indigenous communities.EXPERIENCE:• Substantial experience working with Indigenous communities in Canada, required.• Experience in a leadership role within a large organization working on strategic planning, program design and implementation, human resources and financial management, required.• Experience in managing issues related to international or community development programming (e.g. sport for development, health, education, community recreation programs, gender equality, etc.), required.COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:• Ability to effectively represent and promote organizations and programs to a diverse set of stakeholders, with a high degree of cultural competency.• Demonstrable consensus-based leadership, influencing and managerial skills.• Strategic planning skills and ability to translate strategy into operational plans.• Creativity and problem-solving skills.• Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines.• Demonstrated ability to set team priorities and provide oversight to programs and budgets.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:• Deep knowledge of the historical and current context for Indigenous people in Canada, required.• Knowledge of frameworks for engaging on Indigenous issues at the international level, desired.• Knowledge of approaches to programming and partnerships with Indigenous communities in nonCanadian contexts would be an asset.• Proven knowledge of program management, including budgetary control and financial management, required.• Demonstrated computer skills especially in MS Office packages.LANGUAGES:• Fluency in spoken and written English BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):• Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies, social work, education or other related discipline• Knowledge of Indigenous research approaches and OCAP Principles.• Fluency in Indigenous languages and/or French.• Communications or Stakeholder Relations experience.WHO YOU ARE:You are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative, and well-rounded leader with a passion for working with children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills. You have an understanding of colonial history and how it impacts Indigenous peoples in Canada. If you are committed to advancing work grounded in social justice, equity, and anti-oppression, this is the job for you!WHAT YOU’LL GET:The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.• Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. Group RRSP Plan, gym membership)• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)• 20 days annual leave• Up to 3 personal days per year• Up to 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support• Annual learning week• Annual staff recognition awards• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (Facebook Workplace)• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives• Wellness programs• Playful activities and events
Design Manager
Aecon Group Inc., Vancouver, BC
Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities. At Aecon, you can count on: Safety First. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely, we dont do it at all. Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments. Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone. We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! At Aecon we: Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon. Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community! What is the Opportunity? Safe. Trusted. Respected. Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. Were proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canadas infrastructure and transportation networks, and were ready to build the future of our country. With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in Canada and abroad. Reporting to the Project Director, the Design Manager will be project assigned and will be located in Vancouver, BC or the lower mainland. What Youll Do Here: Manage the delivery of all design activities to successfully deliver all designs in compliance with schedule and budget. Responsible for design, integration and interface management and requirements fulfillment and will provide direction to project engineering teams to deliver the specified technical requirements and schedules. Develop and maintain the design management plans, the requirements traceability matrix, and lead the preparation of the Interface Control Documents. Ensure compliance of contractual requirements at all stages (design, integration, validation) including all temporary works and staging. Manage and facilitate interfaces between all disciplines and the temporary works designer. Able to evaluate design changes for impacts to schedule, costs, requirements and interfaces. Interface with the project team, as required, to determine schedules, monitor design progress, support systems integration, and coordinate the handover between disciplines. Coordinate project specific meetings with clients, engineering consultants and other stakeholders to discuss and solve design and construction related topics. Monitor and review design consultant performance, including providing design performance evaluations and recommendations on company-related design assignments. What You Bring to the Team: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering, or other related disciplines. 10+ years of relevant industry experience with focus on large-scale transportation, heavy civil and transit related infrastructure. Experience working with joint venture partnerships. Experience interfacing with project owners. Experience working on heavy civil infrastructure such as roads, bridges, rail or other similar projects. Understanding of construction means and methods, including staging and temporary works. Lead and manage engineering staff and third-party design subcontractors. Proficient in the use of common industry and project management related software such as MS Office, Primavera, AutoCAD and REVIT. Excellent ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues in manner that is easily understood. Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work. Problem solving skills and creative thinking. Organization and time management. Strong Commercial understanding and contracts management. Excellent communication skills. Teamworking, relationship-building and influencing skills. Client management skills. The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.
Director, Indigenous Programs And Partnerships
Canadian Feed The Children, Toronto, Ontario
Title: Director, Indigenous Programs and Partnerships Type: Temporary Director, Indigenous Programs (18-Month Maternity Leave Contract) Location: Flexible (Must reside in Canada) Canadian Feed the Children's vision is a world in which children, youth and their communities thrive, realizing their full potential. CFTC works in partnership with local NGO's and communities in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Bolivia and with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We are here with communities who are building local, self-reliant, sustainable systems to provide food for their children, youth, and families across generations. We work in solidarity with communities to impact all areas of nourishment at all stages of their lives, including income generation, education, gender equality, racial justice, and climate impacts. If you share our passion for bettering children's lives, and you thrive in a collaborative, values-based culture please consider applying for this role. About this Opportunity Canadian Feed the Children is actively implementing a transformative strategic plan and is in search of a Temporary Director for Indigenous Programs to guide this crucial phase over an 18-month maternity leave period. This role is central to enhancing our partnerships with 27 Indigenous communities across Canada, ensuring the development and delivery of impactful, community-led programs that align with our new strategic goals and directions. In this leadership position, you will be responsible for leading CFTC's Indigenous Programs and Partnerships, reporting directly to the VP of Programs and Partnerships. Your role involves leading the Indigenous Programs & Partnerships Team, focusing on program design, delivery, and high-quality reporting, with a special emphasis on food security, sovereignty, and self-determination. A significant aspect of your work will be to forge and deepen equitable, transparent, and relational partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, organizations, and communities across Canada. We are seeking a candidate with strong connections to Indigenous communities and a proven track record in strategic thinking and relationship building. Your expertise will be pivotal in collaborating with the Development Team to mobilize resources, develop high-quality program proposals, and align initiatives with community priorities. Additionally, your role includes building alliances and advocating for policies that support the interests of Indigenous communities in key CFTC programming areas. This position is an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact in Indigenous communities through strategic program leadership. We strongly encourage First Nations, Metis, Inuit Peoples in Canada, or Indigenous Peoples of North America, to apply and self-identify in their applications. Areas of Responsibility 1. Strategic Leadership in Programs and Partnerships: - Lead the strategic vision for Indigenous Programs in alignment with CFTC's Strategy. - Foster collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners for co-creating impactful programs. - Guide the Indigenous program team in learning and planning processes, integrating insights back into our strategies. 2. Program and Financial Management: - Oversee the design and delivery of community-led programming, ensuring adherence to quality standards and financial compliance. - Enhance organizational systems to support our community and Indigenous-led development visions. 3. Resource Mobilization: - Develop strategies to mobilize resources for Indigenous initiatives. - Lead major proposal development for foundations and institutional donors in Canada. 4. External Relations and Advocacy: - Build strategic partnerships and engage in advocacy efforts to advance policies important to Indigenous communities. - Represent CFTC in Indigenous-focused policy groups and forums. 5. Team Leadership: - Cultivate a high-functioning, collaborative team, aligned with our strategic and operational goals. - Promote effective cross-organizational communication and collaboration.
Managing Director, Branch Channels
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 05/30/2024Address:33 Dundas Street WestThe Team:Our mission is to provide BMO Branches and customer-facing colleagues with the best technology experience to enable a world-class customer experience. Our expertise lies in defining, developing, building and evolving the future architecture of our Branch platforms and systems. We strive to ensure the highest availability, reliability, and resiliency of our technology applications to support the branch operations.Our Ambition:Guided by our mission to deliver customer-centric and business-enabling enterprise-grade systems and applications, our focus is unwavering. We are committed to achieving the highest quality with the shortest time-to-market while utilizing best-in-class engineering practices and adopting agile ways of working. Security and world-class resiliency are integral aspects of our pursuit to best-in-class service delivery.Our contribution aligns with BMO's strategic priorities, delivering not just solutions, but a commitment to quality, efficiency, and operational excellence and resilience in every aspect of our work.The Impact:This is a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Canadian P&BB Technology Leadership role with a large, impactful, and highly visible mandate driving complex platform modernization and leading critical delivery and transformation roadmaps. The Managing Director, Branch Technology Platforms leads strategic initiatives, builds future state architectures, defines standards, fosters knowledge sharing and collaborates with various business, Technology and Operations (T&O), and external executives and senior partners and stakeholders to achieve our vision.Be a part of a unique opportunity to define and enable BMO Branch technology vision and directly impact BMO's One Client vision.What's in it for you:We are looking for a transformational technology leader to drive the execution of strategic initiatives that will achieve our technology, delivery business vision.You will lead and develop platforms, applications and solutions centered on building a digitally enabled, future-ready bank with leading efficiency, profitability, and loyalty - all powered by a Winning Culture.In this role, you will be responsible for defining strategy, designing roadmaps, leading development teams, driving principles and standards that will achieve future state architecture and enable our digital factory.The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in platform development, distributed systems, and a desire to drive change through technology enablement across the bank. The role requires the candidate to be proficient in modern cloud, microservices and technologies.In this role you will propel BMO's Digital First strategy forward by providing business and technology necessary leadership to realize a Future Ready platforms and applications ecosystem.Reporting to the Head, Channels Technology, the Managing Director Branch Channels, has North American scope and is responsible for developing the end-to-end accountability for Branch Channels within Channels Technology. They are accountable for the business partner relationship with the senior executives of all BMO Branch Channels and all related BMO Lines of Business (P&BB and Wealth). Included in the Managing Director portfolio are financials, projects, resourcing, service delivery, strategy, app ownership and evolution. The role provides management oversight, governance and monitoring for day to day and technology solutions. The role will focus on effective teams integration between Branch Technology Solutions, Digitization, Business Process Resort and Home Finance to improve delivery and execute an overall Branch strategy and roadmap. The role is accountable for managing a team of 5 direct reports, 300+ employees and contractors and over $35MM of annual budget.Responsibilities:Strategy & Planning Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.Works with executive leaders to identify, develop and execute recommendations for short andlong-term strategic directions/opportunities in support of the achievement of the business planobjectives and overall results.Supports the business case development by identifying needs, analyzing potential options andassessing expected return on investment.Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap forstrategic execution.Stakeholder & Operational Management Ensures optimal decision-making between internal stakeholders, including between thebusiness/group and Technology senior leaders.Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives.Acts as a prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulatorReviews, approves, and provides expert guidance on the Operational Vision (or business case) and application architecture.Drives creation of proper planning process (e.g., development of a pandemic plan and development of a Business Continuity Plan) to ensure performance, availability, and problem recovery of platform applications in achieving the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).Delivery & Execution Directs and provides oversight of delivery and execution across portfolio, maximizing thevalues of integrated development, testing and service delivery within each of the channelsBreaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights andrecommendations.Receives escalations from the team and works with Extended Teams and relevant parties toremove blockers and problem solveMonitors and tracks delivery performance (SLA's/ KPIs), and addresses any issues.Analyses historical and real time data to identify areas for improvement and drives actionplans to implement.Managerial Leadership Sets organizational/ team goals and executes on overall BMO strategy, senior leadershipdirection and ongoing needs analysis.Establishes achievable objectives including planning, implementing and continuouslyevaluating team performance against these objectives.Provides support, coaching and mentorship as required, based on management teammaturity level.Attracts top talent to build a high performing teamEncourages Training, learning & development to grow and retain talentQualifications:15+ years of work experience in technology and business environments.Degree in computer science, engineering, or information systems.Proven experience in Technology Leadership and software theory, practice, concepts, and emerging technologies.In-depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycles and Waterfall and Agile delivery practices and ways of working.In-depth knowledge of project/portfolio management methodology and its applicability to successful delivery of technical change.Experience driving the Technology Transformation for Branch ChannelsProficient in identifying strategic technical direction of cloud, distributed systems, continuous Integration/deployment/testing/monitoring/security/improvement, systems management, enterprise data and access layers.Possesses a deep understanding and problem-solving ability of various complexities.Expert knowledge in the techniques that go into producing designs of complex systems, including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution context, identification of solution alternatives and their assessment, technology selection, and design configuration.Ability to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way, being forward looking and staying ahead of industry and technology trends to generate new and innovative approaches to problems.Motivated by success and passionate about working and achieving higher results. Persists to complete responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties. Optimistic and tenacious all through.Expert in verbal and written communication.Expert in analytical and problem-solving skills.Expert in influence skills.Expert in collaboration and team building skills with a focus on cross-group outcomes.Expert in data driven decision making.Please note the target base salary range for this specific position is noted as a range from $175,000 CDN to $190,000 CDN Grade:50Job Category:People Manager / GestionnaireWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Business Insights
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 03/31/2024Address:100 King Street WestDesigns, builds and operates ETL and pipeline development activities and modeling solutions that facilitate data storage, integration, management, data quality, validation and security, supporting the entire data asset lifecycle. Designs, implements and maintains data flow channels and data processing systems that support the collection, storage, batch and real-time processing, and analysis of information in a scalable, repeatable and secure manner. Manages corporate apps and data in the cloud and technical tasks involved in planning, architecting, migrating, monitoring, and management of enterprise cloud systems.Supports the creation and enforcement of policies for effective data management.Formulates techniques for effective data management, quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data.Devises and implements efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.Supports the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards. Establish rules and procedures for data sharing.Monitors and analyzes information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.)Ensures digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.Troubleshoots data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications.Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.Implements changes in response to shifting trends.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.Qualifications: Advanced level of proficiency: Critical thinking.Data Fabric.Data governance.Data integrity.Data Privacy.Data quality.Ontology Design.Semantic Layer.Systems thinking.Data management.Enterprise Data Management.Master Data Management.Metadata Management.Verbal & written communication skills.Analytical and problem solving skills.Influence skills.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration.Able to manage ambiguity.Data driven decision making.Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.Grade:8Job Category:People Manager / GestionnaireWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Lending Fraud Strategy & Business Consulting (Hybrid)
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 03/30/2024Address:100 King Street WestThe Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) brings together our Cybersecurity, Fraud, Physical Security and Resilience Planning capabilities to address the ever-growing and increasingly complex global security environment. It is a highly collaborative effort that greatly enhances BMO's ability to rapidly prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from all security & crisis threats. This position offers a unique experience to learn from experienced leaders in the industry, join a team building the 21st century model for security and helping grow the good by protecting our customers and communities. Looking for deep expertise in product knowledge, specifically with mortgages and other Canadian banking retail lending products.Lending experience - PreferredFraud experience - PreferredHybrid roleAre you a seasoned fraud leader who keep up with current/emerging threats and the latest trends in lending fraud prevention?We are looking for a Director of Lending Fraud Strategy & Business Consulting to lead a team of fraud experts responsible for the development and implementation of fraud strategies in our Retail Lending segment, while managing relationships with the Lines of Business/Operating Groups. The Director works with stakeholders to deliver project/program/initiative business results in alignment with overall Financial Crimes Unit's and Line of Business' goals. Provides fraud subject matter expertise specific to retail lending products across the full fraud management cycle, and in particular, in the design, development, management and implementation of projects from business case development through execution.Focuses Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives. primarily on new build or significant enhancement to existing work, systems, processes, etc. Usually large scale, high complexity initiatives impacting multiple lines of business.Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges.Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.Networks with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and best practices. Recommends measures to improve organizational effectiveness.Provides coaching on complex strategic and business issues and facilitates processes to reach effective resolution.May consult to or serve on various committees and task forces.Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic executionDevelops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.Acts as the prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulators.Keeps stakeholders informed of messages, recommendations, decisions, process and progress.Interacts with various BMO groups to ensure strategy and initiatives meet enterprise governance requirements.Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.Collaborates across BMO to develop communications strategies and ensure consistency of messaging, in order to positively influence or change behaviour.Leads change management activities, ensuring cross business/group coordination and logistical support for the implementation of change.Acts as a relationship manager on assigned projects/programs and ensures alignment to overall enterprise and group goals.Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.Provides advice and subject matter expertise for project/program/initiative design and to incorporate the needs of the business to ensure smooth, effective implementation and the achievement of anticipated benefits.Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the "big picture" when assessing whether or not a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals.Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop and implementation of programs and solutions.Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.Ensures alignment between stakeholders.Utilizes standard project management methodology to manage solution planning, implementation, sustainment, and evaluation of initiatives.Documents business requirements, processes, and test scenarios; completes testing as required.Identifies enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation, raises issues with stakeholders and offers solutions to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery.Breaks down strategic problems, analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels. May include assisting with training sessions and delivering/disseminating training and/or learning materials.Work with stakeholders to identify project/program/initiative critical success factors and integrate appropriate cost, quality, and risk mitigating strategies into change plans.Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.Identifies enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation, raises issues with stakeholders and offers solutions to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery.Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO.Influences how teams/groups work together.Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems.Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms.Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.Qualifications:Typically 9+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Relationship management and influence skills-Expert.Project management skills-Expert.Technical leader viewed as thought leader for innovation.Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge.Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.Verbal & written communication skills - Expert.Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert.Influence skills - Expert.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - Expert.Able to manage ambiguity.Data driven decision making - Expert.Grade:9Job Category:People Manager / GestionnaireWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, US Retirement Technology Application Support
Manulife Financial Corporation, Toronto, ON
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today. Working ArrangementHybridJob DescriptionThe opportunityJoin our dynamic team as the Director of Application Support for US Retirement. In this role, you will oversee the seamless operation of all applications supporting US retirement services, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance. Day-to-day tasks include leading a team of application support specialists, solve technical issues, implementing system enhancements, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to optimize processes and workflows. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining our competitive edge in the retirement services industry. ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of application support specialists to ensure efficient resolution of technical issues.Monitor application performance and proactively identify areas for improvement to enhance user experience.Collaborate with software development teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements.Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for application support processes.Serve as a point of escalation for complex technical issues, proactively communicate with collaborators, and provide timely resolutionCoordinate with collaborators to prioritize support activities based on business needs and impact.Conduct regular audits of application configurations and security protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.Continuously assess and improve support processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Advance ITIL (Information Technology Information Library) practices, which includes Service Operations (incident management, problem management), Service Design (Service levels, Availability, Capacity, Continuity) and Service Transition (Change Mgmt., Release mgmt.) Produce management reporting on KPIs, Service levels and other key metrics critical to maintain system health and availability.How will you create impact?As the Director of Application Support, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of critical applications supporting our US Retirement services. By leading a dedicated team and implementing standard methodologies, you will contribute to the overall success of our retirement offerings, driving customer satisfaction and retention. Your strategic approach to application support will optimize workflows, reduce downtime, and ultimately enhance the competitiveness of our services in the market. What motivates you?You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.What we are looking forBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred. 10 + years of experience in application support, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Proven track record of managing complex application environments and leading impactful teams.Solid understanding of retirement industry regulations and compliance requirements.Expertise in solve and resolving technical issues in a fast-paced environment.Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.Experience with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks preferred.Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or SAFe are a plus.Ability to thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused organization with a commitment to excellence.What can we offer you?A competitive salary and benefits packages.A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.A focus on growing your career path with us.Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.Professional development and leadership opportunities.Our commitment to youValues-first cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all collaborators and has a positive social and environmental impact.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] & BenefitsThe annual base salary for this role is listed below.Primary LocationCAN, Ontario, Toronto, 200 Bloor Street EastSalary range is expected to be between$107,730.00 CAD - $200,070.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
Director, Sponsor Finance
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 05/02/2024Address:100 King Street West About Sponsor Finance Mid-market Financial Sponsor & Private Equity relationships are managed in this group, Sponsor Finance, a part of Canadian Commercial Banking (CCB). Sponsor Finance is to ensure a high level of coverage designed to maximize opportunities within the sector and to align with the BMO risk appetite, while ensuring opportunities are structured and managed in a manner consistent with the risk characteristics. Sponsor Finance is closely aligned with Financial Sponsor coverage in BMO Capital Markets and with US BMO Sponsor Finance. About the Director role The Director, Sponsor Finance, is a key team member on deal teams, collaborating and generating solutions to current and perspective clients within sector market. The Director will take a leadership role in making recommendations regarding risk, deal structure, and client requirements for leverage buyout transactions (i.e. LBOs) by analyzing financial and operating data for trends in financial performance of companies and industries. In addition to leading the execution of new transactions, the Director will perform portfolio management tasks for accounts managed directly by Sponsor Finance. Primary new business responsibilities include assisting in all aspects of preliminary assessment of investment opportunities, due diligence investigations and analysis, preparation of investment recommendations, legal documentation, and disbursement of funds. This will also include managing preliminary financial modeling and assisting in the preparation of investment committee memoranda. To facilitate growth initiatives for the Bank through significant business development and excellent management of key client relationships, key Director, Sponsor Finance, duties, responsibilities and accountabilities include:Establishes cross-selling initiatives to increase penetration with client.Applies deep expertise in bank products, processes and systems and effectively trouble shooting to ensure a high-quality client experience.Coordinates closing with closing department, clients and attorneys.Serves as a daily escalation resource to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.Participates in the development of financial models and other analytical tools to assist clients in evaluating capital structure.Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.Maintains current on financing trends in target clients' markets, and communicate same to team members.Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.Oversees preparation of concise, well reasoned credit correspondence.Coordinates the preparation of lending proposals and pitches to prospective clients with efforts to maximize penetration and returns.Negotiates transactions with clients and provides deal structuring expertise.Oversees documentation and ongoing monitoring of asset and client performance.Trains, mentors and leads a team of junior bankers while managing work flow of deal team by aligning tasks with departmental goals and objectives.Provides accurate financial analysis and risk assessment of new and existing customers.Partners with internal stakeholders for accurate, detailed client information.Develops credit information to make lending decisions on new, renewal and extension loans.Assists in negotiations of terms and conditions of all decisions made via phone and e-mail interaction with clients.Prepares summary, present facts and offer opinions concerning credit worthiness.Minimizes BMO's risk exposure by adhering to internal credit policies and procedures with respect to lending decisions.Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications: Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge with a demonstrated history of successful business development, including ability to network in external marketsTypically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Able to manage ambiguity and balance multiple prioritiesCredit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the established qualification standards.Demonstrated knowledge of private equity industry and market's competitive environmentExperience in contact negotiations with both clients and legal counselRisk Management - In-depthSales and Service Management -In-depthRelationship Management - In-depthResource Planning - WorkingFinancial and Working Capital Understanding - In-depthStrategic Thinking - In-depthVerbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.Grade:8Job Category:Individual Contributor / CollaborateurWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Ultra-High Net Worth Lending, BMO Private Wealth
BMO, Montreal, QC
Application Deadline: 04/19/2024Address:1250 boul Rene Levesque OuestProvides a superior level of customer service and portfolio management in lending services for all existing and potential clients and in support of a team of private bankers. Provides technical expertise for proactive credit analysis, structuring, decisions, and portfolio monitoring. Applies lending expertise to a lending and deposit portfolio of accounts or part of the lending process (e.g. underwriting, funding, monitoring).Manages the preparation of new lending proposals or presentations to clients/prospects.Ensures new business meets policy and procedures requirements for profitability and risk management.Provides advice and support where needed with a focus on unique and complex credit transactions for prospects and clients.Identifies cross-selling opportunities to increase client penetration for banking, investments and deposits.Negotiates directly with clients on new and existing opportunities.Works directly with clients in the event of deteriorating credit situations.Provides day to day technical support and management of accounts for team members and customers.May act as lead relationship manager.Supports the sales process and client experience, identifying gaps, issues and best practices.Ensures timely resolution of all client questions and concerns, both internal and external.Performs client sales & service support activities as required to meet client needs and maintain overall service standards.Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.Partners with the leadership team on strategic direction and complex line-of-business projects.Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives.Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards.Completes comprehensive analysis for risk, financial and profitability rating and assessments.Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour.Collaborates across BMO to develop communications strategies and ensure consistency of messaging, in order to positively influence or change behaviour.Ensures effective processes and controls are in place and adhered to, minimizing risk and maintaining the overall quality of the portfolio within acceptable levels.Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.Oversees the set-up, maintenance, advances / loan drawdowns and related account administration within the terms of the credit authorization and as per guidelines.May provide specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements.Identifies business needs, designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.Mitigates identified risks and makes credit recommendations/decisions in accordance with sound credit-granting principles and compliance with the Bank's philosophy and principles outlined in corporate risk policy and supporting policies and procedures.Identifies and escalates irregularities and discrepancies to management as per guidelines.Participates in assigned audits and compliance reviews.Ensures proper adherence to the code of conduct and ethical guidelines.Follows security and safeguarding procedures and applies appropriate due diligence for the prevention of loss due to fraud, counterfeiting money laundering or defalcation in accordance with Bank policy.Protects the Bank's assets by adhering to all banking, investment and lending regulations, policies, and procedures, legal and ethical requirements, process requirements, bank guidelines, and established risk guidelines.Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.Implements changes in response to shifting trends.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.Qualifications:Typically 5 - 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Bilingualism French and EnglishIn-depth / expert knowledge of personal (primarily) and commercial credit and non-credit products, monitoring/operational processes and applications.In-depth / expert knowledge of risk management concepts.Expert communication and relationship management skills.Broad and diverse background in financial service industry and expert knowledge of the banking services for the high net worth / ultra high net worth markets.If a Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards.Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.Able to manage ambiguity.Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.This position requires proficiency in English to interact, support and/or provide services to non-French speaking customers, employees and/or partners inside and/or outside the province of Quebec. Grade:8Job Category:Individual Contributor / CollaborateurWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Business Insights - Private Wealth
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 04/18/2024Address:100 King Street WestDesigns, builds and operates ETL and pipeline development activities and modeling solutions that facilitate data storage, integration, management, data quality, validation and security, supporting the entire data asset lifecycle. Designs, implements and maintains data flow channels and data processing systems that support the collection, storage, batch and real-time processing, and analysis of information in a scalable, repeatable and secure manner. Manages corporate apps and data in the cloud and technical tasks involved in planning, architecting, migrating, monitoring, and management of enterprise cloud systems. Wealth Management industry experience is preferred. Supports the creation and enforcement of policies for effective data management.Formulates techniques for effective data management, quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data.Devises and implements efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.Supports the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards. Establish rules and procedures for data sharing.Monitors and analyzes information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.)Ensures digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.Troubleshoots data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications.Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.Implements changes in response to shifting trends.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.Qualifications: Advanced level of proficiency: Critical thinking.Data Fabric.Data governance.Data integrity.Data Privacy.Data quality.Ontology Design.Semantic Layer.Systems thinking.Data management.Enterprise Data Management.Master Data Management.Metadata Management.Verbal & written communication skills.Analytical and problem solving skills.Influence skills.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration.Able to manage ambiguity.Data driven decision making.Typically 7+ years of relevant Wealth Management experienceSeasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.Grade:8Job Category:People Manager / GestionnaireWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Water and Wastewater Services
Niagara Region, Niagara Falls, ON
Job Description Job Summary Reporting to the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Water and Wastewater Services is responsible for strategic direction, operational leadership, relationship management and people and cultural leadership in the delivery of water and wastewater services in Niagara region. The Director ensures that divisional services are effective, efficient, and aligned with the strategic priorities of the Region. Education Post-secondary degree or diploma in Applied Science, Engineering or other relevant area of study. A post graduate certificate in Business or Public Administration is an asset. An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.Knowledge 10+ years of senior management and leadership experience, directing the activities of a large and complex operation, preferably in the municipal sector. Extensive experience in strategic planning, operational leadership, relationship management and people leadership. Experience leading the development of strategies and tactical plans for growth and ongoing operation of water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems. Demonstrated financial management experience (5-10 years) and familiarity in developing and managing long range operational and capital budgets. Knowledge of the principles and fundamentals of environmental engineering with respect to water and wastewater treatment, design, construction and operation of municipal water supply and sanitary sewage systems. Knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Municipal Act, Environmental Protection Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act and water and wastewater standards (American Water Works Assoc., Canadian Standards Assoc., National Sanitation Foundation, etc.) and industry best practices. Knowledge of project management methodology based on PMI (or equivalent) project management techniques. Demonstrated record of strong people leadership, team advocacy, and staff development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident, articulate and professional speaking/ presentation abilities, in public and to large groups. Demonstrated political discretion and acuity. Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Provides direction for Niagara’s water & wastewater services, ensuring the long-term delivery of sustainable, effective and affordable services to the region. (20% of time) Sets the overall strategic vision for the Division, establishing goals and objectives aligned with the corporate strategic priorities. Communicates and reinforces the vision, goals and objectives to the Division. Leads strategic planning for capital infrastructure investments by combining growth and asset management works and in collaboration with local area municipal capital plans. Ensures appropriate planning practices for the Division, developing short and long-range strategies and action plans. Identifies and monitors key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of service delivery and divisional performance. Provides strategic leadership for controversial, complex or politically sensitive projects and provides oversight for urgent or emerging issues. Promotes innovative business improvement strategies and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in the delivery of services. Provides leadership and direction in the interpretation and application of applicable legislation, regulations and policies. Provides change management leadership and direction through decision making, communication, identifying and resolving issues, managing uncertainty, and resolving differences in perception. Represents the Division in Council and Committee meetings and acts as a key point of contact for Local Areal Municipalities and government agencies, on policy and strategic matters related to water and waste management. Prepares and presents recommendations to Council on matters related to water & wastewater services, provides updates and progress reports, and flags emerging issues to Council as needed. Advises and represents the Commissioner (as required), including interfacing with members of Council and others, acting as a primary escalation point for urgent, complex or highly sensitive issues, determining appropriate responses and the need for further escalation. Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental and corporate wide strategies, structures, systems and policies, as a member of the Public Works Leadership Team. Operational Leadership: Provides operational leadership and direction in the delivery of Regional water and wastewater services. (20% of time) Responsible for the daily operation of water and wastewater services. Responsible for maintaining operational policies and procedures that ensure the Region’s water and wastewater services meet required service levels. Ensures that mandatory service levels adhere to federal, provincial and municipal requirements. Regularly measures and evaluates operational effectiveness and efficiency. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and regulations. Promotes continuous improvement and innovation through the use of effective technologies, systems, processes, and materials, to enhance overall customer value. Ensures support and delivery of critical 24/7/365 services, with a focus on customer and service delivery excellence. Relationship Management: Develops and manages relationships with key internal and external partners. (20% of time) Builds internal and external relationships with a view to establishing effective networks and partnerships across the Region. Leads the development of partnerships, protocols and agreements with other levels of government, agencies, industry associations and interested parties, to advance the Region’s interests for water and wastewater initiatives. Works with interested parties to understand their interests in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of water & wastewater services. Participates in external and industry committees, representing the needs of the Region and advancing common goals and objectives. Works in collaboration with inter-Regional peers, to advance Council’s requests to provincial and federal governments. Builds relationships with residents, businesses, local area municipalities, consultants, contractors, vendors and politicians, to share information and prevent issues. Attends various technical meetings, public meetings, and local Committee and/or Council meetings on matters related to water and wastewater services. People Leadership: Accountable for medium to long range people resource planning for the division, determining ideal organizational structures, identifying desirable role and skill mix requirements and ensuring ongoing work quality and deliverability of results. (20% of time) Fosters diversity, equity and inclusion within the Division. Working through their leadership team, enables results with the organization’s human capital strategy to foster employee engagement. Oversees employee performance, career development, and succession planning activities, ensuring open and transparent metrics and processes are developed and implemented and opportunities are created to facilitate employee growth and development. Ensures focus is service excellence, effective communication between leaders and employees, transparency, innovation, and data integrity and work flow integration. Ensures staff is connected to corporate priorities and direction and has the information and resources to make successful plans and decisions. Helps to break down barriers to employee success, ensuring collaboration and cooperation with other Divisions and Departments Ensures all people related issues, including recruitment, grievances and labour relations issues, are aligned to HR and Corporate standards and practices. Ensures Occupational Health & Safety policies, programs and practices are implemented, maintained and integrated into all aspects of planning and decision-making within the operating unit. Ensures the competency and performance of the Internal Responsibility System within their department, as outlined in the Niagara Region’s Health and Safety Policy is achieved and maintained. Financial Planning: Accountable for the development, management and administration of annual and multi-year capital and operating budgets for the division, ensuring support of Council’s objectives, financial transparency and accountability budget adherence, identifying and explaining variances and financial reporting is effectively managed in compliance with corporate financial policies. (20% of time) Align budgets and funding priorities to the Region’s strategic priorities and services. Authorize, and Administer the acquisition of goods and services for the operating unit and direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures.Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.Special Requirements Must maintain the ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons. In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate. May be required to support emergency operations under the incident management structure, at the direction of the Emergency Operations Centre Director. Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.
Director Site Reliability Engineering
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 04/29/2024Address:33 Dundas Street WestThis role is Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the office)The Director - Site Reliability Engineering will lead a team that will work with application teams, infrastructure teams, and business partners to continuously improve the stability, reliability and efficiency of Finance and Enterprise Risk Management systems. Responsibilities: Work in collaboration with Application Engineering, Quality, Product and Data Engineering teams to Champion SRE/ DevOps culture and practices.Develop and collaborate with a team of Reliability Engineers working closely with software development, Quality, Product and Data Engineering teams as a Champion of SRE/ DevOps culture and practices. Champion SRE principles to address Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) and Mean Time to Identify (MTTI) issues while maintaining Service Level Objectives (SLO), Service Level Agreements (SLA), and Service Level Indicators (SLI) enabling Observability across end-to-end components and harnessing Chaos Engineering Practices to develop highly available, resilient, and reliable applications and infrastructure that are ready for Production. Contribute to management of Service Level Objectives with senior development and business leads.Lead initiatives to continuously refine our build, plan and deploy practices for improved stability, reliability, efficiency, repeatability and security. You'll create plans, collaborate with other SROs and DevOps team members - coordinating activity with development and business leads to increase service levels, lower costs, and support delivery velocity objectives.Working with application teams, implement, improve and coach service management best practices to improve overall service delivery.Contribute to prioritization of reliability features and contribute to the design, development and delivery of effective tooling, alerts, and automated responses to identify and address reliability risks.Contribute to proactive technical communication of reliability, stability and efficiency results (based on Service Level Objectives), service health (via dashboards) key reliability risks and issues to senior business and technology stakeholders.Manage a team of System Reliability Engineers who support Finance and ERPM Applications and Services.Ensure solutions are automated where possible while improving operational efficiency, reducing operating risk, delivering quality services and optimizing cost.Mentor and coach others within assigned area and transfers subject matter expertise to other Systems Reliability Engineers where appropriate.Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. Qualifications: 15+ years of work experience in technology (specializing in SRE, DevOps, DevSecOps and cloud computing)Proven experience managing large technology platforms of large scale and complexity.Understand functional aspects and technical behavior of the underlying operating system, development environment, and deployment practices.Strong analytical mindset and good communication skillsExpert in SRE approach and emerging SRE/Chaos Engineering practices (SLA, SLI, SLO, MTTI, MTTR)Hands-on experience with DevOps CICD tools e.g. GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, Urban Code DeployHands-on Experience with Docker and/or KubernetesHands-on Experience with Agile methodologies, e.g. Scrum, KanbanExperience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, a plus) with strong understanding of SRE and service management principles.Drive alignment with, and improvement of, broader Enterprise services.Apply SRE techniques to DevOps and Compute ServicesLead hands-on automation and elimination of manual Toil.Coach application teams on how to leverage DevOps offerings and help drive productivity gains.Partner on or lead new tool adoption. Recommend improvements to process.Grade:9Job Category:People Manager / GestionnaireWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Global Asset Management Marketing
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 04/26/2024Address:100 King Street WestTeam OverviewThe Wealth Management Marketing team is responsible for helping the bank deliver on its strategy and achieve its ambitions through growing the Wealth Management business, establishing BMO as a power player in the global wealth management and asset management industries.Working collaboratively with partners, the team is accountable for developing & executing marketing strategies to:Acquire new clients & effectively onboard them driving early engagement;Deepen customer relationships in terms of wealth planning penetration, assets under management, share of wallet, retention; andEffectively promote product, service & experience innovationsMandate / Job Value PropositionThe Director, Global Asset Management Marketing provides strategic marketing leadership, advice and delivery of marketing programs that supports the business objectives and growth of the Global Asset Management business . This includes the development of short and long-term marketing strategy and leading execution of tactics that will drive measurable results, with specific accountability for growing the assets under management held by clients across various investment products and channels.The Director develops and maintains a deep understanding of the Global Asset Management line of business and industry category to produce effective and integrated marketing solutions. This includes developing, recommending and executing marketing plans for initiatives that include customer marketing and communications, integrated sales, promotions & incentives, across the objectives of client acquisition, sales growth, and retention. In addition, the Director creates, develops and executes marketing plans/strategies that align to strategic objectives and are consistent with brand standards.They will also manage cross-functional relationships across other business groups to leverage opportunities and services, acting as a liaison between the business/group and internal marketing functions in order to fully leverage capabilities as well as ensure alignment with Enterprise priorities.ResponsibilitiesStrategic leadershipActs as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives.Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges.Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems.Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes.Performance managementDefines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.Monitors progress against milestones, recommends and implements adjustments as necessary to meet business objectives.Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.Relationship managementBuilds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment.Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.Acts as the prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulators.Develops and maintains relationships with internal/external partners to include vendors and suppliers.Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO.Marketing operational leadershipManages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.Plans and controls unit operating expenses in accordance with forecasts.Leads the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.Makes recommendations to leaders on financial management processes based on changing requirements, including budget allocation & impact measurement Leads/oversees the management of vendor relationships and provides guidelines for execution; ensures that all agreements are met as per requirements.Develops and implements short and long term plans/strategies, activation plans, schedules, budgets, communications and tactical plans, as required.Oversees/coordinates the development and distribution of marketing solutions per assigned channels/media for campaigns, partnerships and special events/conferences.Influences how teams/groups work together.Recommends measures to improve organizational effectiveness.Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.People Leadership Leads & manages a team of eleven (11) high-performing marketing professionals Develops talent through ongoing coaching, as well as development and career planning Provides clarity with respect to roles & responsibilities and strategic direction Ensures resources and tools are available for team to be successful Conducts performance management activities including objective setting and performance assessments Removes barriers impeding team and organizational success/progress Qualifications: Typically 10+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study.MBA is preferred.Degree in business, marketing or communications.Expert knowledge of strategic planning and execution.Experience in marketing and communications within the financial industry. Experience working with a variety of marketing disciplines, including data-driven or direct marketing, digital marketing (with an emphasis on email marketing), customer relationship management programs, marketing analytics, advertising & creative development, media planning, and market research Strong working knowledge of marketing technologies, standards, and best practices, including but not limited to digital media, marketing automation, customer data platforms, website personalization & targeting tools, measurement & modeling solutions Experience in transformation management in a large enterprise, including change management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge, especially in Wealth Management, with specific interest and knowledge in various investment vehicles and strategies would be beneficial. Expert knowledge of financial services, products and solutions , especially investment products Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.Verbal & written communication skills - Expert.Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert.Influence skills - Expert.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration including sales teams - Expert.Able to manage ambiguity.Data driven decision making - Expert. Experienced people leader with track record of building and developing high-performing teams Grade:9Job Category:Individual Contributor / CollaborateurWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Global Asset Management Marketing
BMO Financial Group, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 04/26/2024 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Marketing Team Overview The Wealth Management Marketing team is responsible for helping the bank deliver on its strategy and achieve its ambitions through growing the Wealth Management business, establishing BMO as a power player in the global wealth management and asset management industries. Working collaboratively with partners, the team is accountable for developing & executing marketing strategies to: Acquire new clients & effectively onboard them driving early engagement; Deepen customer relationships in terms of wealth planning penetration, assets under management, share of wallet, retention; and Effectively promote product, service & experience innovations Mandate / Job Value Proposition The Director, Global Asset Management Marketing provides strategic marketing leadership, advice and delivery of marketing programs that supports the business objectives and growth of the Global Asset Management business. This includes the development of short and long-term marketing strategy and leading execution of tactics that will drive measurable results, with specific accountability for growing the assets under management held by clients across various investment products and channels. The Director develops and maintains a deep understanding of the Global Asset Management line of business and industry category to produce effective and integrated marketing solutions. This includes developing, recommending and executing marketing plans for initiatives that include customer marketing and communications, integrated sales, promotions & incentives, across the objectives of client acquisition, sales growth, and retention. In addition, the Director creates, develops and executes marketing plans/strategies that align to strategic objectives and are consistent with brand standards. They will also manage cross-functional relationships across other business groups to leverage opportunities and services, acting as a liaison between the business/group and internal marketing functions in order to fully leverage capabilities as well as ensure alignment with Enterprise priorities. Responsibilities Strategic leadership Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives. Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges. Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues. Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems. Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment. Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution. Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy. Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes. Performance management Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making. Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues. Monitors progress against milestones, recommends and implements adjustments as necessary to meet business objectives. Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards. Relationship management Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment. Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives. Acts as the prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulators. Develops and maintains relationships with internal/external partners to include vendors and suppliers. Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO. Marketing operational leadership Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals. Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution. Plans and controls unit operating expenses in accordance with forecasts. Leads the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes. Makes recommendations to leaders on financial management processes based on changing requirements, including budget allocation & impact measurement Leads/oversees the management of vendor relationships and provides guidelines for execution; ensures that all agreements are met as per requirements. Develops and implements short and long term plans/strategies, activation plans, schedules, budgets, communications and tactical plans, as required. Oversees/coordinates the development and distribution of marketing solutions per assigned channels/media for campaigns, partnerships and special events/conferences. Influences how teams/groups work together. Recommends measures to improve organizational effectiveness. Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. People Leadership Leads & manages a team of eleven (11) high-performing marketing professionals Develops talent through ongoing coaching, as well as development and career planning Provides clarity with respect to roles & responsibilities and strategic direction Ensures resources and tools are available for team to be successful Conducts performance management activities including objective setting and performance assessments Removes barriers impeding team and organizational success/progress Qualifications: Typically 10+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study. MBA is preferred. Degree in business, marketing or communications. Expert knowledge of strategic planning and execution. Experience in marketing and communications within the financial industry. Experience working with a variety of marketing disciplines, including data-driven or direct marketing, digital marketing (with an emphasis on email marketing), customer relationship management programs, marketing analytics, advertising & creative development, media planning, and market research Strong working knowledge of marketing technologies, standards, and best practices, including but not limited to digital media, marketing automation, customer data platforms, website personalization & targeting tools, measurement & modeling solutions Experience in transformation management in a large enterprise, including change management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge, especially in Wealth Management, with specific interest and knowledge in various investment vehicles and strategies would be beneficial. Expert knowledge of financial services, products and solutions, especially investment products Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation. Verbal & written communication skills - Expert. Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert. Influence skills - Expert. Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration including sales teams - Expert. Able to manage ambiguity. Data driven decision making - Expert. Experienced people leader with track record of building and developing high-performing teams Compensation and Benefits: $103,500.00 - $192,500.00 Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards Were here to help At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one for yourself and our customers. Well support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, well help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset. To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en. BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each others differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter. Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere we do business, were focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good. Who we are Were proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, well continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.
Director, Capital & Inforce Management
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 04/24/2024Address:60 Yonge StreetThis position is accountable to the AVP, Capital & Inforce Management, to execute on various capital and inforce management activities.Responsibilities include:Producing the quarterly LICAT filing with support from other members of the teamDesigning and building capital reporting to support capital optimization initiatives and pricingAssisting with the production of annual experience studiesLeading enhancements to the longevity experience analysis processConducting analysis to support proposals for new reinsurance transactions / recapture of inforce businessProviding support for acquisitions and divestitures of business as they ariseSuccessful candidates will exhibit these behaviours:Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needsProvides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutionsConducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issuesBuilds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholdersBreaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendationsLeads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processesIdentifies business needs, designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiencesExercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given constraintsWorks independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situationsQualifications:FSA/FCIA with at least 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experienceSolid foundation in actuarial related functionsDeep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experienceAdvanced Excel skills to support the effective design and use of spreadsheets to perform actuarial workWorking knowledge of Moody's AXIS is preferredStrong knowledge of IFRS 17 is preferredSkills:Verbal & written communication skills - In-depthCollaboration & team skills - In-depthAnalytical and problem-solving skills - In-depthInfluence skills - In-depthData driven decision making - In-depthGrade:8Job Category:People Manager / GestionnaireWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Legal Counsel or Director, Legal Affairs (Canada Growth Fund Investment Management)
PSP Investments, Montreal, Quebec
ABOUT USWe're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montreal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before. In Budget 2023, the Government of Canada announced that PSP Investments would act as the independent and exclusive investment manager for the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) a $15 billion investment vehicle that was established to support the growth of Canada's clean economy. As the investment manager of CGF, PSP Investments will provide the full suite of investment management services to CGF, covering the entire investment and asset management lifecycle.EXPERIENCE THE EDGEAt PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Canada Growth Fund Investment Management (CGFIM) Team is a new team created within PSP to manage the CAD$15 billion Canada Growth Fund (CGF). CGF was established to help Canada speed up the deployment of technologies in its effort to reduce emissions, transform its economy, and support the long-term prosperity of Canadians. CGF's mandate is to catalyze substantial private sector investment in Canadian low-carbon projects, technologies, businesses, and supply chains by deploying innovative funding structures that help mitigate certain risks and uncertainties inherent to investing in the low-carbon economy. CGF will be investing in Canadian projects and companies across themes such as carbon capture, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, clean technology, and critical minerals. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transactional lawyer to join a first-class, dynamic, team-oriented, highly motivated and supportive legal team and to develop their legal career as well as their business and management skills. We are committed to hiring exceptional people who will contribute their expertise, talent and energy towards our mandate.Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer of CGFIM, a subsidiary of PSP, you will be responsible for providing transactional and strategic legal support to the CGFIM investment team on a wide range of cutting-edge transactions to help decarbonize and grow the Canadian economy. As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and first-of-a-kind investments in large infrastructure projects, as well as in areas such as clean tech (both direct and fund commitments), and Canada's low carbon supply chain and critical minerals., where you will be required to identify and manage investment legal risk based on CGF's risk appetite.You must have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated and self-confident, as you will be engaging directly with internal business partners, external counsel and stakeholders. Strong business acumen, good judgment and pragmatism are also a must in order to succeed in this role.ABOUT YOUR ROLE As Legal Counsel or Director, Legal Affairs (CGFIM), you'll: Lead or support complex and innovative transactions including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, sale of assets, joint ventures, fund investments, carbon credit offtakes, carbon contracts for difference, and other types of transactions, working with investment professionals in the CGFIM teamCoordinate and supervise the legal work performed by approved external legal counsel in accordance with internal policies and within the prescribed legal budgetEnsure that all dealings and business practices are carried out in compliance with governing legislation, regulations and policiesProvide support on various legal matters relating to the organization's activities and operations including asset management activities, governance, regulatory, litigation ESG related disclosures and other corporate activitiesWork in collaboration with other internal stakeholders (e.g., Tax, Sustainability and Climate Innovation, Risk groups)WHAT YOU'LL NEED Have a university degree in lawBe a member (in good standing) of the Bar Association of any of the Canadian provinces or territoriesHave five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience as a lawyer in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and/or private equity transactions gained in private practice or as in-house counsel for a large organizationBe hardworking, highly professional and autonomousPossess excellent communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrate exceptional organizational skills; an ability to multi-task; an ability to effectively manage competing priorities and work on numerous files and meet tight deadlines; and attention to detail and accuracyDemonstrate leadership and mentoring abilityBe highly competent, analytical and preciseBe a team playerBe flexible, interested in working in and contributing to a growing organizationA background in cleantech, infrastructure or energy is not necessary. The team is very generous with their time and you will learn on the jobProficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:Investment in career development Comprehensive group insurance plans Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs Competitive pension plans Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Regulatory Counsel Or Director, Legal Affairs
PSP Investments, Montreal, Quebec
ABOUT USWe're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montreal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.EXPERIENCE THE EDGE At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.ABOUT YOUR ROLE Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Affairs, the incumbent will provide high quality legal advice, guidance and services, with respect to regulatory compliance of PSP's investment and corporate activities, including in relation to compliance with securities laws, rules and regulations.As Regulatory Counsel or Director, Legal Affairs, you'll: Provide advice to PSP teams, including the Legal Affairs and Compliance Groups, with respect to regulatory matters, including obligations relating to securities lawsMonitor changes to the regulatory framework applicable to PSP's investment and corporate activities.Participate on corporate initiatives including leading or participating in working groups on regulatory and corporate initiatives, and drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, compliance programs and processes to manage regulatory riskWork closely with other lawyers in Legal Affairs to contribute to the review of investment management and other types of agreements relating to the management of assets by PSP, from a regulatory compliance perspective, specifically, with respect to securities lawsCoordinate and supervise the legal work performed by approved external legal counsels worldwide in accordance with internal policiesWHAT YOU'LL NEED A University degree in LawMember of the Bar Association of any of the Canadian provinces or territoriesFive (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience as a lawyer in securities law, regulatory regimes and/or corporate transaction gained in private practice or as in-house counsel for a large organization or compliance group.Experience in regulatory compliance with respect to securities laws, rules and regulations and/or derivatives and complex investment products is an assetHardworking, highly professional and autonomousExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProactiveAbility to effectively manage competing priorities and work on numerous filesHighly competent, analytical and preciseA team playerFlexible, interested in working in and contributing to a growing organizationBilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:Investment in career development Comprehensive group insurance plans Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs Competitive pension plans Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/Follow us on LinkedIn