About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership, we’re changing lives .
As one of North America’s leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars : fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
About the Opportunity
The Director, Corporate Governance plays a critical role in supporting the Board of Directors and Committees, demonstrating deep governance expertise and the initiative necessary to drive impactful governance practices.
Reporting to the SVP, Legal & Corporate Affairs, this role will manage the corporate governance portfolio and information flow to and from the Board of Directors, UJA’s Governance and Nominating Committee and certain other committees. This role ensures that the organization's governance practices meet the highest standards, enabling the Board and its Committees to operate effectively, strategically, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Director will be a credible and professional partner to volunteer lay leaders, fostering strong and trusted relationships with the Board and Committees.
In addition, this role will support UJA’s Senior Executive Team to ensure seamless delivery of UJA’s strategic objectives.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Qualifications :
This is a full-time permanent position. At UJA we support a flexible work schedule and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJA’s offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat).
We look forward to connecting with you to understand what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your application. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to Sherri Pinsler (sherri@hellergroup.ca) at The Heller Group. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted.
Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility :
UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.
We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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