Our client, is seeking a strategic advisor and operational leader, supporting the CEO and management team to join their team in Guelph, Ontario. The Director of Corporate Affairs will lead oversee corporate governance, lead corporate communications and ensure effective execution of the strategic plan. The Director of Corporate Affairs will be an integrator across departments, manage cross-functional initiatives and support the CEO in maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and Strategic Support
  • Provide direct strategic support to the CEO on decisions, risk analysis and advice
  • Transfer strategic priorities in annual operational planning with work plans, objectives and outcomes
  • Facilitate management meetings, ensuring effective agendas, actions and issue management
• Organizational Coordination and Operations
  • Support integration across departments ensuring alignment with goals
  • Support risk management efforts, including identification and development of mitigation plans and reporting it
  • Lead strategic initiatives
• Stakeholder Relations and Communications
  • Lead Corporate Affairs team that manages communications and government relations and engagement events
  • Support leadership engagement with appropriate stakeholders
  • Develop briefing materials, key messages and presentations for Management team
  • Act as spokesperson for the organization
  • Act as primary media relations liaison for the organization
  • Lead department reporting, forecasting and budgets

DESIRED PROFILE:

• Completion of University Degree in Business Administration, Communications or related discipline
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in corporate affairs, strategy or governance
• Experience working with project management teams an asset
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams and deliver organizational initiatives
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency with Adobe Software Suite and ability to navigate and use online virtual networking software
• Excellent professional communication skills
• Excellent Project management and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of governance, policy and regulatory operations
• Experienced leader who operates with integrity and high emotional intelligence
• Experience and understanding of the agricultural sector an asset
• Bilingual in English/French is an asset (not required)

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