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The Account Executive-Paralegal will provide services in the following areas: 

Keeping the official records and minutes of select clients and acting as the main focal point for communication with and between the Board of Directors and senior management 

Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties 

  • Key liaison with internal and external Board members to arrange quarterly meetings of Board and Committees as well as annual general meetings of shareholders. 
  • Prepares agendas & supporting documentation and sends to Board members in advance of meetings. 
  • Drafts Board resolutions as needed. 
  • Attends Board and Committee meetings and records minutes, information items, actions, directives and reports on outstanding agenda items. 
  • Assists in defining and being responsible for ensuring that the respective functions/Committees of the Board are understood, respected and maintained. 
  • Actively engages in on- and off-boarding of new clients, directors, including organizing orientation of new directors. 
  • Advises directors and senior officers of insider reporting requirements. 
  • Monitors Stock Options activity and records, including Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Word agreements. 
  • Advises employees regarding black-out periods and trading restrictions. 
  • Maintains the company’s corporate governance materials, including all articles/by-laws, minute books, mandates, charters and corporate policies, and associated approval processes, particularly in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance. 
  • Acts as the corporate records liaison for officers and directors. 
  • Review key agreements and contracts. 
  • Advises on good corporate governance practices. 
  • Other duties as may be assigned by their manager. 

Required Skills 

  • Post–secondary undergraduate degree in Corporate Secretarial Practice, Business, Law, or Paralegal Certification and License 
  • At least 5 years relevant working experience as assistant corporate secretary, corporate secreatary or paralegal within a mining, law firm or related business 
  • Working knowledge of corporate and securities law 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels within, as well as outside the organization 
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills 
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to take initiative 
  • Flexibility to work outside regular hours on occasion 
  • Self-motivated and well-organized 
  • Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines with multiple competing priorities 
  • Availability to attend all client board meetings in person or by teleconference is required 
  • Competence with Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, Acrobat) and meetings software 
    Knowledge of Corporate Actions and Proxy/Transfer Agent experience 

Position Complexities 

  • Some work beyond standard hours 
  • SEDAR+, TSX, TSX-V, CSE, OTC, CBOE and SEDI experience 

What We Offer: 

  • A challenging and rewarding role in a growing business. 
  • Opportunities for personal and professional career development. 
  • Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support. 
  • Be part of an industry leading team. 

Please send your cover letter and resume to: 

Monique Hutchins, Managing Director 

Email: mhutchins@dsacorp.ca 

About DSA Corporate Services 

DSA Corporate Services offers outsourced corporate secretarial services tailored to the needs of small to midsized reporting issuers. These services range from providing recording secretaries for Board of Directors & Committee meetings to the appointment of one of our senior team members as the outsourced Corporate Secretary of the company. DSA Corporate Services also specializes in continuous disclosure regulatory reporting, stock exchange compliance, stock option and warrant administration, annual meeting organization, minute book custody, corporate governance advice, news release dissemination through a range of domestic and global networks, and other specialty services. 

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