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We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada’s diversity. Moving forward, the Government of Canada will use an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous Canadians and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We will continue to search for Canadians who reflect the values that we all embrace: inclusion, honesty, fiscal prudence, and generosity of spirit. Together, we will build a government as diverse as Canada.

The overarching goal for the Minister of Transport is to ensure that Canada’s transportation system supports our ambitious economic growth and job creation agenda.

The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in the following positions:

Members (part-time positions)

Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority

The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (the Authority) is a bi-national entity established by the State of New York and the Government of Canada to own and operate the Peace Bridge, which spans the Niagara River connecting Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo, New York. The mission of the Authority is to be known as the premier Canada-United States international border crossing, providing excellence in customer service and an effective conduit for trade and tourism. As a shared governance organization, the Authority operates at arm’s length from the federal government and does not report to Parliament. It is governed by a ten member Board consisting of five members from New York State and five members from Canada.

The Board of Directors is responsible for: providing oversight of current activities; setting policies to ensure long-term success; establishing strategic direction, reviewing strategic plans, overseeing strategic initiatives and monitoring performance against the strategic plan; approving and monitoring financial objectives, plans and internal controls and safeguarding assets, overseeing the reliability and integrity of financial reporting in compliance with legislated requirements; and reviewing management’s integrated risk management policies, control systems and practices.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority website.

Candidates must apply online by October 14, 2016 via the Governor in Council website. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the on-line application.

Per Diem: $150 USD per meeting

Annual retainer: not to exceed $10,000 USD

Official Languages and Diversity

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing candidates for these positions. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language. Preference may be given to candidates who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

To be considered for one of these positions, please provide examples from your career that clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements in your application:

Education and Experience

  • A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, job-related training or experience;
  • Experience serving as a member of a board of directors for a public or private sector organization or as a senior executive answerable to stakeholders in the public or private sector;
  • Experience in implementing modern corporate governance principles and best practices in a culture of accountability and transparency;
  • Experience in managing human and financial resources;
  • Experience in the transportation or public sectors or business community (preferably road transportation); and
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: project management; engineering; road transportation; public relations; law; finance, communications; community relations; stakeholder engagement; or public policy.

If you are selected for an interview, the following criteria will be assessed:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the mandate and business activities of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority and a general understanding of the legislative environment in which it operates;
  • Knowledge of Canada-U.S. relations, in particular shared-governance organizations with a bi-national Board;
  • Knowledge of human and financial resources management;
  • Knowledge public policy environments, processes and best practices;
  • Knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset:
    • international trade; environmental issues; risk management; asset management; civil or structural engineering; trade and logistics management; corporate or public law;
  • Superior communication skills both written and oral;
  • Ability to anticipate emerging issues; and
  • Ability to develop effective working relationship with other Board members, the Bridge’s business partners and stakeholders.

Language Proficiency

Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to verify how you have demonstrated the Experience requirements and the following Personal Attributes in your current and recently held positions:

  • Sound judgment
  • High ethical standards and integrity
  • Adaptability
  • Superior interpersonal skills
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • Strategic thinker

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

In your application, it will be important that you confirm you meet the following requirements:

  • Canadian board members must be Canadian citizens resident in Canada.
  • You must be willing to participate in a schedule of Board of Directors meetings as stipulated by the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, as well as any requirements for participation in sub-committees, annual general meetings or other such duties as may be required. The meetings are held in Fort Erie.

If you are appointed one of these positions:

You must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout your appointment as a term and condition of employment. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under Forms and reference material.

You will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s website.

A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for these positions. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.

A roster of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.

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