Impact Recruitment is pleased to partner with BCLC in their search for a Director of Board Governance and Corporate Secretary. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization and spearhead governance practices at BCLC. We are looking for an experienced professional to support the Board and Senior Management in driving strategic governance initiatives and ensuring top-tier governance. 

About BCLC: The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is a Crown corporation that operates and regulates gambling entertainment in British Columbia. It offers lottery, casino, and online gaming services, generating profits for the Province of BC to support healthcare, education, and community programs. As a social purpose company, BCLC is dedicated to creating positive social impact while prioritizing responsible gaming, transparency, and innovation to build a forward-thinking organization that inspires players and stakeholders. Consistently ranked as one of the top 50 employers in BC, this is an opportunity to join a purpose driven organization with an award-winning governance function. 

Job Summary: The Director of Board Governance and Corporate Secretary advances governance excellence at BCLC by acting as a strategic liaison between the Board of Directors and Senior Management. This role involves overseeing Board operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing innovative governance solutions, and driving process improvements. With a focus on strengthening governance to support a forward-thinking organization, this position is instrumental in supporting the governance of BCLC’s purpose and commitment to community. The role reports directly to the Board Chair and the CEO. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide expert guidance on corporate governance, trends and best practices, and ethics to the Board and management. 
• Foster effective relationships between the Board and Management. 
• Advise on Board operations, governance policies, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. 
• Advise the Board on effective oversight of cybersecurity, purpose, ESG (environmental, social and governance), stakeholder and Indigenous relations, and other emerging governance topics. 
• Works closely with Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to ensure legal advice is available to all relevant stakeholders. 
• Manage and attends Board and Committee meetings, including preparing materials, agendas, and minutes. 
• Enhance governance practices using digital tools, AI, and analytics for efficiency and real-time monitoring. 
• Support crisis management and advise on strategic responses to organizational challenges. 
• Develop and maintain governance policies, manage the Board budget, and ensure proper and timely filings and fulfillment of disclosure requirements. 
• Oversee Director education, orientation, development, and performance evaluations. 
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams on governance-related matters. 
• Provide strategic advice on current affairs as it applies to the organization. 

Qualifications: 

• 8-10 years of experience in senior governance or corporate secretary roles. 
• A degree in Business, Law, Political Science, Public Administration or related field (master's, and Chartered Governance Professional or Chartered Corporate Secretary designation preferred (ACG, FCG)). 
• Experience working with senior executives and boards in a corporate setting, preferably within a regulated industry. 
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance best practices, risk management, and relevant digital tools. 
• Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies or strategies. 
• Familiar with social purpose, ESG, equity, diversity and First Nations issues and their implications with corporate governance. 
• Excellent written and personal communication, organizational, and leadership skills. 

Compensation 

• Salary $144,000 – mid-$180,000 – $225,000 with typical hiring +/- 5% of the midpoint. 
• Defined benefit pension plan. 
• Extended health benefits package. 
• Professional development support. 

At BCLC, our commitment to Social Purpose and our Values are the heartbeat of our vibrant culture! We believe in creating an environment where every action, decision, and interaction embodies our Social Purpose and Values of Respect, Integrity, and Community. We invite all employees to join us in this exciting journey, ensuring that together, we make a positive impact every day.