Administrative and Governance Officer

About the role

The Administrative and Governance Officer will join the founding team of Talent Innovation Canada, supporting the Board of Directors, its sub‑committees and the executive team as the organization builds its governance and operational infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare board packages, agendas and secure venues for in‑person meetings across Canada.
• Act as board secretariat: take accurate minutes, record action items and ensure follow‑up.
• Coordinate travel logistics for board members and sub‑committee participants.
• Organise and facilitate virtual and in‑person sub‑committee meetings as required.
• Provide administrative support to the executive team, including calendar management and stakeholder liaison.
• Deliver general operational assistance to the operations staff as needed.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an administrative, governance or executive‑support role.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• University degree.
• High degree of professionalism when working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Self‑starter comfortable working remotely and travelling across Canada.

Required skills

• Excellent business writing and minute‑taking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in organising virtual and in‑person meetings.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the administrative and governance framework of a newly launched national innovation organization.
• Close collaboration with the founding team, board of directors and senior executives.
• Flexible remote work environment with occasional travel across Canada.