Governance Specialist

Gore Mutual Insurance • Cambridge • 1d ago

Next Horizon is here. Fueled by investments in talent and technology, our bold strategy to transform is nearly complete. At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for 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, we’ll 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 Mutual’s 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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