Senior Governance Advisor

The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation so gifts are pooled and invested and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community Forever. Formed in 1921 we are proud to be the first community foundation in Canada. Our vision is a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.

The Foundation is committed to work/life balance and diversity both within theorganization and in its work with the community.

We are currently recruiting for the role of

Senior Governance Advisor (Permanent Full-time)

OurValues

Trust

Generosity

Equity

Transformation

Responsiveness

OurCoreCompetencies

RelationshipBuilding

ManagingHealthyConflict

Adaptability

CriticalThinkingandDecisionMaking

The Role:

Reporting to the Vice President People Culture and Governance the Senior Governance Advisor is a governance professional dedicated to upholding the integrity of The Winnipeg Foundations governance framework. This role supports the Board of Directors and facilitates robust processes that empower The Foundation to achieve its mission effectively. As a guardian of compliance the Advisor ensures adherence to The Winnipeg Foundation Act internal by-laws and policies and applicable legal and regulatory standards.

Acting as a vital liaison among the Board management and diverse stakeholders the Governance Advisor fosters transparency accountability and strategic alignment ensuring that all parties are well-informed and engaged in the Foundations governance activities.

In this capacity the Advisor provides confidential support to the entire Board of Directors and targeted support to the Chair of the Board and the Chairs of various committees. This includes the Governance and Personnel Committee the Finance and Audit Committee the Investment Committee the Community Impact Committee and the Community Initiatives Committee. Additional support to other committees may be provided upon the Vice Presidents request ensuring a collaborative and comprehensive governance structure that fortifies the Foundations mission and objectives.

Core Areas of Responsibility:

Board and Committee Support

• Provide confidential support to the Board Chair/Committee Chairs and individual board members as requested

• Prepare and distribute meeting materials including agendas minutes and reports

• Collaborate with individuals across the organization to ensure that reports and materials are developed in accordance with governance standards and are prepared by the deadline

• Support Senior Management in the development of a calendar of items for board and committee review

• Collaborates with the Chair of Governance and Personnel to review core governance policies such as bylaws and committee mandates to ensure that they are up to date.

Appointment and Onboarding

• Coordinates the board and committee member appointment process in conjunction with the CEO and Chair of Personnel and Governance

• Develop research on potential candidates for appointments

• Make recommendations on adjustments to the process with consideration of diversity equity and inclusion

• Manage and implement the onboarding process for new members including facilitating orientation to governance processes

• Ensure records of board member information including agreement to key policies

Policy Management

• Monitor legislation developments and trends related to policy compliance andmaintaina database of policy changes approvals and authorities assuring that updates and confirmations occur ona timelybasis

• Review current policies and recommend changes to management based on independent research

• Oversee the Imagine Canada Accreditation program and implement processes to ensure The Foundation is compliant with charitable sector standardsincluding those of our community foundation peers

• Research and develop reports and documents related to consultations policyprotocolsand standards and where applicable prepare briefings and recommendations fortheconsiderationof Management and The Foundations Board and Standing Committees

• Maintain a schedule for policy review and ensure policies are centralized and easily accessible to staff

• Assume other duties as may be assigned

About You: If your background differs from the examples below in your cover letter tell us why you would be a good fit!

Education and Credentials

• Post-secondary education in business administration law or nonprofit management

• Additional certifications in governance such as GPC.D ICD.D or are an asset

• Significant experience working in a board support role is required.

Preferred Experiences

• Experience supporting senior managers is an asset

• Experience in the charitable sector is an asset

• Experience in change management is an asset

• Experience drafting various business materials including memos reports and policies

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

• Strong project management skills with the ability to maintain operational and project plans

• Ability to work under tight time pressure

• Strong problem-solving capability

• Adaptable

• Collaborative in approach

• Curious and analytical

• Strong skills in public speaking and presentation

• Strong active listening skills

• Ability to have difficult conversations

• Ability to deal with conflict in a healthy manner

What We Offer:

• Starting Salary in the range of $72327 - $86792

• A comprehensive benefit package including health and dental benefits

• A Health Spending Account

• Access to Consult (Virtual Doctor Service)

• EFAP program available to employees and family members

• Pension program starting at six months of employment

• Vacation starts at three weeks per year

• Eco-pass program (half-cost bus pass)

• Maternity/Parental Leave Top Up

• Professional Development opportunities

Applications including a resume and a cover letter should be submitted by February 11 2026. All applications must be submitted at winnipeg-foundation/en.

Applicants who do not fully satisfy all the essential requirements are nonetheless encouraged to submit their applications for consideration regarding this position. We firmly believe in the potential for diverse perspectives skills and experience to enrich our team and contribute to The Foundations overall success.

The Recruitment Process

As part ofTheFoundations commitment to beingtransparentthefollowingarethestagesof our recruitment process:

Job posting (2 weeks in circulation)

• Phone screening (conducted after the closing date; duration: 2 weeks)

• First in-person interview (conducted within 2 weeks after phone screening interviews)

• Second in-person interview (within 2 weeks after the first interview)

• Start date: April 2026

During the recruitment process prospective candidates will be expected to provide specific examples of situations where they have demonstrated The Foundations values and core competencies.

The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to an inclusive barrier-free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process please advise if you require accommodation.

Note: If you would like to discuss an accommodation or have difficulty submitting your application via the portal please email for support.

Required Experience:

Senior IC