Senior Corporate Development Coordinator

Company: CGL
Department: Corp. Development
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

The Senior Corporate Development Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination and executive support to the Corporate Development Group, including both Traditional and Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Fund activities. This role supports Traditional project managers throughout acquisition initiatives as needed and coordinates the administration and management of CVC Fund project processes.

How you will create impact:

• Reviewing and prioritizing emails, correspondence, and inquiries, escalating urgent matters as required while safeguarding confidential and sensitive information.
• Managing complex calendars, appointments, and scheduling activities to optimize time management and executive efficiency.
• Coordinating meetings, special events, travel arrangements, and presentations, including logistics, venue selection, technical support, and presentation preparation.
• Administering M&A and CVC project documentation, including confidentiality agreements, transaction records, and other critical project materials.
• Providing project management support by maintaining transaction calendars, tracking deliverables, and ensuring stakeholders meet established deadlines and requirements.
• Collaborating with Analysts and Associates to develop M&A and CVC presentation materials and support strategic project initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, senior leadership, and team members while driving process improvements and providing backup support during absences and peak workloads.

To join our team:

• You have completed a post-secondary education in Business, Communications, Administration, Finance, or a related field
• You have 3 to 5 years of corporate experience in roles with significant responsibility, including at least 3 years supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant capacity.
• You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and WebEx.

• You have knowledge of web-based, audiovisual, and virtual meeting technologies.

• You have knowledge of the insurance and/or co-operative sectors, which would be considered an asset

How you will succeed:

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
• Role requires that time be spent away from main office location
• Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends MAY be required

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Salary information​

Expected hourly range $26.86 - $44.76

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.