December 17, 2021

The opportunity

You will work primarily with the Corporate Secretary, assisting in matters pertaining to the CEO & Board and its Committees.  In addition, you will be expected to help coordinate and support company-wide projects and efforts, all aimed at helping support our commitment to being a trusted ally to the Ontario architectural profession.

This role provides a unique opportunity to see how a niche insurance company operates at both the board and strategic levels, while also gaining experience and insight into a broad spectrum of operating issues.

Assist Corporate Secretary in:

  • Organizing and supporting the Board and its Committees. This work includes attending meetings, recording Minutes, and managing/coordinating any follow-up actions necessary. You will also assist in preparing for virtual and in-person meetings of the Board, Committees, and our AGM, including preparing/maintaining the calendar of meetings, assisting in preparation of agendas, surveys (including compilation of results), maintaining the Board Portal, and other preparations necessary for holding successful meetings.
  • Compliance activities such as monthly filing of anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism reports and other activities as requested by the Corporate Secretary.
  • Maintenance of Corporate Records, such as maintaining the official Annual Minutes book of the corporation, company and regulatory filings, etc.
  • Form tracking, such as maintaining and creating form numbers created and used by different departments of the company.

Supporting / Coordinating Company-wide Efforts & Projects as a:

  • Member of our Anti-Racism Taskforce. We are committed to being and remaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company, creating a sense of belonging in our team. We created this task force in May 2020 to help increase the awareness of bias and how to manage it and overcome it.  This role is expected to actively participate in the taskforce and to provide administrative support for the Chair/group (coordination, minute-taking, assisting in research and preparing activities, etc.)
  • Co-Chair of the Health & Safety Committee.  We have a two-person Health & Safety team who work with the COO and CEO to ensure both compliance with all requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and to ensure we do our best to look after the physical and mental health and safety of our staff.

This role has regular contact with the Board of Directors, members of the senior management team, and other employees.  There may also be occasional interaction with our clients (all architectural practices), our shareholder, and other stakeholders.


About you

You are an organized, energetic person with a natural curiosity and a sense of order. You operate with professionalism balanced with empathy, intelligence, and a drive to help create a great team. You enjoy learning and are good at dealing with people of various backgrounds and experience, both within your team and as stakeholders with whom you interact.

You bring:

  • Work experience in an office environment;
  • An undergraduate degree from an accredited university;  
  • Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information;
  • Strong administration and organizational skills, including time management skills;
  • Good analytical, critical, and strategic-thinking skills;
  • Ability to positively navigate multiple and sometimes competing working relationships and priorities;
  • Strong proficiency in basic office software (Office 365 or equivalent);
  • Experience with Aprio (Board Portal) is an asset although not essential.
  • Joint Health & Safety Certification is an asset (willing to attend certification seminars)

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with your Cover Letter by January 10, 2022. Pro-Demnity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.

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