Director of Corporate Services

The Association of Ontario Midwives Benefits Trust (AOMBT) provides a comprehensive benefits plan to support midwives by proactively managing and protecting their financial, physical and mental wellbeing.

The AOMBT is expanding to meet the needs of its members more effectively and to support this growth, an expanded role has been created, the Director of Corporate Services.  This role provides a unique opportunity to lead a diverse and evolving portfolio as part of a high performing team while contributing to women’s health and financial wellness in Ontario.  

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Corporate Services provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, governance, risk management, and corporate operations, ensuring the Trust meets its fiduciary, regulatory, and service obligations to its members.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the core corporate and shared services functions that support the effective operation, governance, and sustainability of the Trust.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Stewardship (60%)

• Provide strategic oversight of the Trust’s financial management, sustainability, and long-term planning.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial performance monitoring.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the Senior Management Team, Board of Trustees, committees, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure strong internal controls, financial policies, and risk mitigation practices.
• Provide financial analysis and scenario modelling to support strategic decision-making.

Information Technology (15%)

• Work in direct collaboration with the AOMBT’s Virtual Chief Information Officer (VCIO) to support the delivery of I.T. services to ensure they meet the organization’s needs and standards including:

Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of I.T. strategies that align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with I.T. operations, including cybersecurity and data protection

Compliance: Ensure that I.T. data practices and policies comply with relevant laws and regulations

Performance Monitoring: Evaluate the performance of I.T. services and make recommendations for improvements

Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge

Pension Plan Investment Oversight (10%)

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Trust’s retirement savings investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term objectives and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with external investment managers, advisors, and the Board of Trustees to develop, implement, and monitor investment policies and member confidence strategies.
• Ensure ongoing evaluation of investment performance, risk, and compliance with regulatory requirements, recommending adjustments as needed to optimize returns and manage risk.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of regular investment reports to the Executive Director, Board, and relevant committees, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Stay informed of trends, best practices, and regulatory developments in pension plan investment management to support the Trust’s sustainability and growth.

Risk & Compliance (10%)

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, act as a key advisor to the Board of Trustees on risk management and compliance.
• Support Board and committee operations, including preparation of materials and policies.
• Oversee enterprise risk management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and Trust agreements

Human Resources & Operations (5%)

• Provide integrated leadership across corporate services (finance, HR, IT, procurement, and systems)
• Ensure systems and processes are efficient, effective, and fit-for-purpose.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen operational maturity.

About the Individual

The Director of Corporate Services will provide both strategic and operational leadership to a team that places a high value on trust, collaboration, and service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical knowledge in all areas of accounting and financial management including reporting, forecasting and budgeting.  Experience in Trust reporting and administration will be an asset.

As an experienced senior executive, you have demonstrated the ability to lead and innovate through complexity, change, and constraint while maintaining a clear focus on long‑term sustainability. Given the small size of the organization, you are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves and taking a hands‑on approach when needed, ensuring that both strategic leadership and day‑to‑day operational needs are met.

Your engaging, honest, and transparent communications style allows you to cultivate and maintain strong and trusting relationships with the Executive Director, your colleagues, direct reports, partners and Board members.

Candidates must demonstrate strong alignment with AOMBT’s mission and values, including a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, decolonization, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, demonstrated cultural knowledge, humility, and sensitivity, and the ability to engage respectfully and collaboratively with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• CPA designation
• Senior leadership experience in finance and/or corporate services within a not-for-profit, public sector, or trust environment.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance.
• Experience supporting Boards or Trustees in a fiduciary context.

Key Competencies

• Well-developed analytical and strategic mindset
• Ability to present financial information to diverse audiences
• Strong financial and governance acumen
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven project and change management experience
• Sound judgment and decision-making in complex situations
• Collaborative leadership supported by an organization‑wide, systems-thinking perspective
• Capacity to critically evaluate ideas and offer constructive guidance
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and public-interest service

Working Relationships

• Reports to: Executive Director
• Works closely with: Board of Trustees and Board Committees
• External relationships: Auditors, legal counsel, regulators, service providers

Location: Toronto, Hybrid Schedule

Salary Range and Compensation: This role has a fulsome compensation package that includes a salary of $130,000-$150,000, a group RRSP contribution, four weeks vacation and fully paid health benefits including a significant health spending account.

Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.

Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy

To apply for this impactful leadership opportunity with AOMBT, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca)  and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca). 

AOMBT is committed to diversity, equity & inclusion and ensuring that their team is reflective of the midwifery community and the clients that they work with. Applicants from members of equity deserving groups including but not limited to; people with lived and/or living experience, Black people, Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, LGBTQ2SIA+ people, people with disabilities, and people with marginalized identities are encouraged to apply.

AOMBT and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and assessment processes.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.