Governance Specialist

Ontario - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Next Horizon is here. Fueled by investments in talent and technology our bold strategy to transform is nearly complete.

At Gore Mutual weve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now were proudly building on that legacy to transform our companyand our industryfor the better.

Our path forward sharpens our focus on business performance driven by leading technology innovation and an agile high-performing culture. With Gore Mutual and Beneva announcing their intent to merge in 2026 well be uniting two well-established financially strong and trusted brands to become the strongest mutual insurer in Canada ensuring Canadians have purpose-driven insurance options for generations to come.Come join us.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Governance Specialist to join our team. The Governance Specialist plays a key role in supporting the Governance Office by contributing to the effective delivery of Gore Mutuals enterprise-wide Governance Program. This position supports the delivery of the Policy Governance Program; Fair Treatment of Consumers Program; and Conduct and Ethics Program.

What will you do

Policy Governance Program delivery and Project Management

Governance research and bench marking including board and corporate level governing mandates frameworks and policies
Developing and maintaining a centralized and current repository of internal governing documents and templates
Policy communication and education sessions with business
Liaison with business for policy inquiries and support
Governance mailbox monitoring and maintenance
Intranet site internal governing documents maintenance
Governing office reporting support
Project management and special projects support

Fair Treatment of Consumers Program delivery support

Intake and initial acknowledgement response
Initial inquiry and investigation with business
Recording and monitoring in Onspring
Response support and tracking
Better Business Bureau investigation and response support
Ombudsman mailbox monitoring and maintenance

Conduct & Ethics Program delivery support - Whistleblower

Intake and initial acknowledgement response support
Initial inquiry and investigation with business support
Recording and monitoring in Convercent and Onspring
Response support and tracking

Governance Office Delivery and Response Support

Extra-provincial registrations
Chief Agent filings
Primary regulator continuous disclosure filings
Provincial regulator continuous disclosure filings
Filing management in Onspring
Governing regulatory filings
Initial response to Governing regulator inquiries
Corporate Governance mailbox support
Inquiry intake and response support

Records Management

Onspring maintenance
GLC department budget management support

What will you need

5 years of progressive experience in one or more of the following areas: Governance; Project Management; Corporate Secretarial or Legal; Compliance Audit or Risk Management
Diploma from a recognized community college in Governance Project Management Corporate Law or Corporate Secretarial studies (preferred)
Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks and policy management
Familiarity with federal and provincial regulatory requirements
Knowledge of the insurance industry with preference for property and casualty
Experience with compliance management technology platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and proactively
Skilled in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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Accessibility for applicants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability we will work with you to meet your needs.Contact usand a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Should you request an accommodation during the interview process please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.

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Next Horizon is here. Fueled by investments in talent and technology our bold strategy to transform is nearly complete.At Gore Mutual weve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now were proudly building on that legacy to transform our companyand our industryfor the better.Our...