Assistant Governance/Corporate Secretary, Anticipatory Opportunities - Contract - 19205

Assistant Governance/Corporate Secretary - Contract - 19205

About The Opportunity

We are building a talent pipeline for upcoming Assistant Governance/Corporate Secretary opportunities with our clients in Ottawa. While there is no immediate opening at this time, qualified candidates are encouraged to express interest for future roles supporting boards, committees, and senior leadership teams. These opportunities are well suited to experienced governance and administrative professionals with strong meeting coordination, documentation, and bilingual communication skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate Board, committee, and senior leadership meetings, including agendas, materials, and logistics
• Prepare and review briefing materials and governance documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Record meeting minutes and maintain official records in line with governance standards
• Track action items and support follow-up on decisions and deliverables
• Maintain governance systems, including document repositories and Board portals
• Assist with governance policies, procedures, and best practice initiatives
• Provide research and support for briefing notes, resolutions, and governance matters
• Support Board communications, activities, and stakeholder coordination

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Several years of experience in a governance, corporate secretariat, or senior administrative role
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of Board and committee processes and governance practices
• Experience supporting senior leadership and coordinating high-level meetings
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset

About the Job

The role is offering $38.00 to $48.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to ***email_hidden***. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19205 .

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.