Senior Executive & Governance Assistant

Senior Executive & Governance Assistant

Indigenous Midwives Council of British Columbia (IMCBC)

About IMCBC

The Indigenous Midwives Council of British Columbia (IMCBC) is the provincial Indigenous voice for midwifery, birth sovereignty, and Indigenous-defined sexual and reproductive health. We are an Indigenous-led organization advancing health system transformation rooted in Indigenous governance, cultural safety, equity, and community accountability.

Have you ever wanted a role that makes a real impact? Then this role is for you. It calls for someone who brings both operational excellence and a deep commitment to relational accountability, Indigenous health equity and reproductive justice. This is not a typical administrative role. This role provides the operational and relationship foundation that makes Indigenous-led executive work possible.

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (core hours Mon – Fri 930am – 230pm)

Location:  Remote (BC-based) | Periodic in-office in Burnaby – on the ancestral Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations | Some Provincial travel required

Salary: $77,000 – $94,600 (pay range explained below)

The Role

The Senior Executive & Governance Assistant (SEGA) is a senior, trusted operational role at the heart of the Indigenous Executive Office. You will support two senior leaders — the Executive Officer and Strategic Officer — while also serving as a dedicated governance assistant to the Indigenous Midwives Council of BC, supporting its Governance Circle, committees, and governance processes with consistency, accuracy, and cultural care.

What You'll Do

• Manage complex executive calendars, correspondence, briefing materials, and communications across multiple senior leaders
• Administer Board and committee governance — packages, agendas, minute-taking, and a live action register in Asana
• Reconcile executive expenses, track budgets, and prepare financial summaries for Board and funder reporting
• Plan and execute events from small governance meetings to large multi-day gatherings, including culturally significant ceremonies
• Coordinate comprehensive travel logistics for executives, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members
• Administer organizational platforms including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, and Asana
• Ensure culturally safe, protocol-sensitive engagement with Indigenous governments, communities, and partners

What You Bring

• 5–7+ years supporting senior executives or comparable leadership, with clear progression in responsibility
• Genuine cultural humility and experience working within or alongside Indigenous organizations or governance environments
• Board or governance support experience: package preparation, minute-taking, and records management
• Financial administration skills: expense reconciliation, budget tracking, and reporting
• Strong event planning and travel coordination experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Asana (or equivalent project management tools)
• Exceptional discretion, emotional intelligence, and written communication skills
• Experience in Indigenous health, health systems, health authority tables or BC public sector environments is a strong asset
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary of $77,000 – $94,600 - The Pay Range shows the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full-time equivalent hours.

Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements as well as internal equity.

IMCBC offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Group health benefits
• Paid vacation, personal days, and cultural leave
• Statutory holidays plus additional organizational closure days
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A values-aligned, Indigenous-led workplace committed to cultural safety and belonging

Full details provided at offer stage.

IMCBC is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable compensation that reflects the expertise and trust this role carries.

How to Apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us about your experience working within or alongside Indigenous organizations and what draws you to this role and apply to this posting.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples.

Closing date: June 16, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A full job description will be provided at that time.

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If you have any inquiries or issues, please contact recruitment at ***email_hidden***

This role is foundational to Indigenous-led executive leadership — supporting the advancement of Indigenous midwifery, birth sovereignty, and health system transformation in British Columbia.

IMCBC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Applicants must disclose any real, potential, or perceived conflict of interest.