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Director (Chief Executive Officer), Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21,

Appointment Opportunity

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 of the Minister of Canadian Heritage is to implement the government’s plan to strengthen our cultural and creative industries.

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

Director (Chief Executive Officer) (full-time position)

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 was established as a federal Crown corporation under the Museums Act in June 2010. Located at Pier 21, a national historic site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, this national institution and member of the Canadian Heritage Portfolio is responsible for exploring the theme of immigration to Canada in order to enhance public understanding of the experiences of immigrants as they arrived in Canada, of the vital role immigration has played in the building of Canada and of the contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life.

The Director is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible, under the direction of the Board, for providing corporate leadership for the management of the Museum’s resources and assets and for the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations in meeting its mandated objectives.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on its website.

Candidates must apply online by June 28, 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.

Salary Range: $179,200 - $210,800

Position Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Official Languages and Diversity

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing candidates for this position. 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, disabled persons, and members of visible minorities.

To be considered for this position, 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 relevant education, job-related training and/or experience
• Corporate leadership experience at the chief executive officer or senior executive level
• Experience in financial management and revenue generation
• Significant experience in major fundraising initiatives and establishing collaborative relationships
• Experience in establishing and implementing strategic vision and change management at senior levels
• Leadership experience in national outreach initiatives
• Experience in reporting to, serving and engaging a board
• Experience in dealing with government, preferably with senior government officials would be an asset and
• Experience in implementing digital/virtual access to heritage programs and artifacts would also be an asset.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 mandate, of the Museums Act and other relevant federal legislation
• Knowledge of current challenges and opportunities for Canadian cultural institutions
• Knowledge of the government’s policy agenda and how it relates to the national museums
• Financial literacy and knowledge of sound governance and management of principles and practices
• Knowledge of the cultural, patrimonial and/or recreational tourism sectors would be an asset
• Knowledge of the transformation to digital culture would also be an asset
• Knowledge of immigration issues in Canada would also be an asset
• Ability to provide corporate vision, leadership and strategic direction needed to ensure the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is able to carry out its mandate and achieve its objectives
• Ability to identify, analyze and define priorities and strategies
• Ability to spearhead national outreach initiatives and actively market and promote the Museum’s brand to audiences across Canada
• Ability to focus the energies and talents of the employees of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and motivate them to achieve corporate objectives
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with the Board of Trustees, the Museum’s management, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and her Office, the Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Museum’s key stakeholders and partners
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral and
• Ability to act as the spokesperson in representing the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 with stakeholders, media, public institutions, governments and other organizations.

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:

• Innovative and strategic leader
• Superior analytical skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Sound judgment
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Collegiality

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

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

• You reside in or are willing to relocate to Halifax or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.
• You are willing to travel across Canada and internationally.

If you are appointed to this position:

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 Reference Material.

You will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s website

This notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. 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.