Corporate Secretary

hybrid
Toronto/Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . February 12, 2026

Description

Corporate Secretary

Full-time Permanent

Toronto/Ohsweken, Hybrid

Annual Salary Range: $88,645 - $110,807

Closing Date: February 27, 2026

Making a lasting impact. Work with purpose.

Join one of Canada’s Top 10 Charities of Impact. Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students, empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and building a stronger country for all.

Indspire is seeking a newly added Corporate Secretary to report directly to the CEO. This key governance role ensures the organization meets its legal, regulatory, and charitable obligations as a Canadian non-profit, while incorporating Indigenous perspectives into decision-making.

The Corporate Secretary acts as a trusted advisor, supporting culturally grounded governance, transparent decision-making, and organizational accountability. The role provides executive-level board support to the CEO, enabling effective leadership and strategic oversight across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be:

Governance, Compliance & Fiduciary Oversight

Ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and Indigenous governance legislation and regulations.
Maintaining corporate records, including bylaws, policies, statutory registers, and governance protocols that reflect Indigenous laws, traditions, and community accountability.
Advising the CEO and Board on governance best practices, fiduciary duties, ethical obligations, and culturally appropriate decision-making.
Monitoring changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, and Indigenous governance frameworks; recommending necessary actions to the CEO and Board.
Supporting the Board and CEO in implementing governance policies aligned with community accountability and Indigenous decision-making practices.
Coordinating governance reviews, policy refresh cycles, and Board evaluations.

CEO Advisory & Strategic Support

Providing senior advisory support to the CEO on governance strategy, Board relations, and organizational accountability.
Supporting preparation for Board presentations, annual general meetings, and regulatory filings.
Serving as a trusted sounding board on governance-related risks, statutory obligations, and community considerations.
Coordinating governance aspects of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and funding agreements.

Executive Governance & Operational Continuity

Ensuring continuity of governance and Board support in the temporary absence of the Executive Assistant to the CEO, focusing on Board, compliance, or statutory matters.
Coordinating critical communications, escalating time-sensitive issues, and maintaining alignment with organizational priorities during transitions.
Maintaining confidentiality and upholding operational and governance integrity.

Stakeholder & Community Accountability

Acting as a liaison between the CEO, Board, Elders, knowledge keepers, staff, and community stakeholders.
Ensuring governance and administrative processes are culturally respectful, transparent, and responsive to the needs of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
Supporting the CEO in fostering accountability, trust, and positive relationships within the Board.

Corporate & Legal Administration

Liaising with external legal counsel, auditors, regulators, and funding agencies.
Overseeing subsidiary governance and related corporate filings.
Maintaining official corporate records, seals, and reporting systems.
Ensuring governance compliance across partnerships and affiliated entities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, public administration, governance, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in corporate secretarial, governance, or senior administrative roles, ideally within Indigenous, not-for-profit, or community sectors.
Proven experience supporting Boards and senior executives in regulatory, charitable, and governance matters.
Experience managing complex board and committee schedules, confidential correspondence, and administrative priorities.
Familiarity with Indigenous laws, traditions, and community consultation practices is an asset.
Knowledge of Canadian not-for-profit governance and compliance requirements.
Understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governance principles and community accountability.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in both statutory and cultural contexts.
Ability to work collaboratively with the CEO, Board, Elders, knowledge keepers, leadership, and community representatives.
Commitment to reconciliation, Indigenous self-determination, and culturally grounded governance practices.
Strong interpersonal skills and a team player who takes initiative.
Proficiency in MS office suite.
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends and engage in possible travel.

What We Offer

A competitive benefits and pension plan.
3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sicks day as well as additional holiday closings.
A supportive hybrid work environment (three days per week in office).
A passionate, dedicated team culture.
Opportunities for professional growth and cultural learning.
The chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of Indigenous students.

Indspire is committed to ensuring an equal opportunity and barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. Please contact us via email at hr@indspire.ca.

Please note that this employer uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this publicly advertised position.

To learn more about Indspire, visit https://indspire.ca

Deadline for Applications: February 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST

Compensation

$88,645.00 - $110,807.00 per year

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know!