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Members, Atlantic Pilotage Authority,

Appointment opportunity

We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada's diversity. 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)

Atlantic Pilotage Authority Canada

The Atlantic Pilotage Authority (Atlantic Pilotage Authority Canada) is a Crown corporation based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The mandate of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority is to operate, maintain and manage, in the interest of navigation safety, an effective pilotage service in the Atlantic region. The Atlantic Pilotage Authority exercises public regulatory authority, and also issues, suspends or revokes pilot licenses and certificates.

In fulfilling its roles and responsibilities, the Board’s requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Fiduciary duty to act honestly and in good faith;
• The exercise of prudence, diligence and skill; and
• Observance of the rules governing application and disclosure relating to conflict of interest.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on the Atlantic Pilotage Authority's website.

Candidates must apply online by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 7, 2017, via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Deputy Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application. If you applied between June 16 and July 17, 2017, you do not need to re-apply to be considered for this position.

Per Diem: $160 - $250

Annual Retainer: $2,600 - $3,000

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 Canadians, 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 leader answerable to stakeholders in the public or private sector;
• Experience in dealing with senior representatives of government or the private sector;
• Experience in pilotage, shipping, other transportation sectors or business community (preferably marine); and
• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered as an asset: project management; engineering; risk management; information systems; marine transportation; public relations; business administration; law; communications; community relations; or stakeholder engagement.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Authority’s mandate, mission, strategic priorities, and business activities including the Canadian maritime industry;
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a board member, including fundamental accountabilities to the Government of Canada as shareholder;
• Knowledge of the public policy environment facing a Crown corporation, and a general understanding of the legislative environment in which it operates, including the Financial Administration Act and the Pilotage Act;
• Knowledge of financial and human resources management (including compensation), strategic corporate planning, monitoring, and evaluation of corporate performance and of corporate governance, including good governance and best practices;
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas may be required: operation of a Pilotage Authority; international trade; finance, business administration, commerce or economics; real property management; strategic planning;
• Financial literacy;
• Ability to identify, analyse and define priorities and strategies;
• Ability to anticipate emerging issues;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other members and with the Authority’s partners and stakeholders; and
• Superior communications skills, both oral and written, and the ability to manage communications with a variety of stakeholders.

Language Requirements

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
• 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:

• No officer or employee of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority or any of its affiliates, other than the chief executive officer, shall be a director of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority (statutory).

If you are appointed to 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 website, 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.