Director of Corporate Affairs

Our client is seeking a strategic advisor and operational leader, supporting the CEO and management team to join their team in

Guelph, Ontario . The

Director of Corporate Affairs

will oversee corporate governance, lead corporate communications, and ensure effective execution of the strategic plan. The

Director of Corporate Affairs

will be an integrator across departments, manage cross‑functional initiatives and support the CEO in maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategic Support

Provide direct strategic support to the CEO on decisions, risk analysis and advice

Transfer strategic priorities in annual operational planning with work plans, objectives and outcomes

Facilitate management meetings, ensuring effective agendas, actions and issue management

Organizational Coordination and Operations

Support integration across departments ensuring alignment with goals

Support risk management efforts, including identification and development of mitigation plans and reporting it

Lead strategic initiatives

Stakeholder Relations and Communications

Lead Corporate Affairs team that manages communications and government relations and engagement events

Support leadership engagement with appropriate stakeholders

Develop briefing materials, key messages and presentations for Management team

Act as spokesperson for the organization

Act as primary media relations liaison for the organization

Lead department reporting, forecasting and budgets

Desired Profile:

Completion of University Degree in Business Administration, Communications or related discipline

7-10 years of progressive experience in corporate affairs, strategy or governance

Experience working with project management teams an asset

Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams and deliver organizational initiatives

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency with Adobe Software Suite and ability to navigate and use online virtual networking software

Excellent professional communication skills

Excellent Project management and organizational skills

Strong understanding of governance, policy and regulatory operations

Experienced leader who operates with integrity and high emotional intelligence

Experience and understanding of the agricultural sector an asset

Bilingual in English/French is an asset (not required)

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