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Reporting to the President & CEO and with accountability to the Board of Trustees, the Governance & Executive Support Specialist serves as a critical link between the Board, its committees and the CEO’s office. This position is crucial in ensuring smooth communication, coordination, and effective governance between the senior team and the Board through executive level support. You are a meticulous forward planner who consistently manages confidential and sensitive information with exceptional judgment and discretion. You are also someone that thrives in an energetic environment where no two days are the same, and are comfortable being versatile, switching between tasks, setting priorities every day, and “going with the flow”.

Often the first point of contact, you will have direct responsibility for the Board of Trustees’ workplan. This includes preparing and organizing Board meeting materials, overseeing governance documents for compliance, facilitating the completion of action items, and coordinating Trustee & Officer nominations, managing onboarding and engagement for new Board members. Your role will provide crucial support to the CEO’s office to ensure they have the capacity to focus on strategy and vision. Rooted in building relationships, you will promote smooth communication both internally and externally with several audiences, manage busy calendars, high-touch donor meetings, travel arrangements, and correspondence, providing a detailed and efficient approach to all administrative responsibilities.

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About the IWK Foundation

The IWK Foundation is driven by a profound purpose: to revolutionize children’s, youth, and women’s health for future generations. Their unwavering commitment to supporting IWK Health and the Maritime community through funding excellence in patient care, research, advocacy and education is at the heart of everything they do. They believe in making a tangible difference in the lives of those they serve, and they are looking for a dynamic and adaptable Governance & Executive Support Specialist to join their team and help achieve their ambitious goals.

The IWK Foundation is entrepreneurial in its approach to business and works within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a disciplined and practical framework to help the senior team align on strategy and create organizational accountability and efficiency.

It’s no surprise that the IWK Foundation was named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2026—because this isn’t just a workplace, it’s a place of belonging. A place where your talents shine, your passion thrives, and your impact is real. Successes are celebrated, challenges are tackled together, and every day is a step toward a healthier, stronger future. Be part of something extraordinary. Learn more: https://iwkfoundation.org.