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Chief Executive Officer, Windsor-Detroit Bridge 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 peoples 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 Infrastructure and Communities is to begin to rebuild Canada for the 21st Century.

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

Chief Executive Officer (full-time position)

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic guidance, oversight and leadership to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, a parent Crown corporation established in October 2012, and is accountable to the Board of Directors. The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for implementing the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority’s mandate to enable construction and operation of a new international crossing (now named the Gordie Howe International Bridge) between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. The project includes four components: a six-lane high level bridge; a Canadian port of entry with border inspection and toll facilities; a United States of America port of entry with border inspection; and an interchange with Interstate 75. The Canada-Michigan Crossing Agreement concluded in June 2012 provides a framework for Canada to establish the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority as the Crossing Authority to design, construct, finance, operate and maintain the new bridge under a public-private partnership.

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to create vision and strategy, mobilize people, uphold integrity and respect, collaborate with partners and stakeholders, promote innovation and guide change and achieve results.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority's website.

Review of applications will begin on March 6, 2018. Candidates must apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by this date. After this date, your application will be retained and may be considered up until an appointment to the position is made. 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 online application.

Salary Range: $214 900 - $252 800 (CEO-4)

Position Location: Windsor, Ontario

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, persons with disabilities, 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 or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience;
  • A degree in business/commerce, economics, engineering, finance, public administration or law would be considered an asset;
  • Significant leadership experience at the executive-level in a private or public sector organization, including managing subject matter experts;
  • Significant experience in the delivery of major infrastructure projects;
  • Experience in dealing with senior levels of government;
  • Experience working with a board of directors;
  • Experience with public-private partnerships; and
  • Experience dealing with multi-modal transportation networks, bridges and/or international crossings would be an asset.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority’s mandate, legislative framework and activities;
  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of sound governance and business practices, including human resources, financial and risk management;
  • Knowledge of the role and accountability of federal Crown corporations;
  • Knowledge of strategic corporate planning, monitoring and evaluation of corporate performance;
  • Knowledge of political and public policy environments, processes and best practices;
  • Knowledge of the respective roles and objectives of federal, provincial and municipal governments in transportation matters;
  • Knowledge of the issues relating to public-private partnerships generally and/or infrastructure development in Canada;
  • Ability to provide the corporate leadership and vision required to ensure the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority is able to carry out its mandate and achieve its objectives;
  • Ability to establish and communicate short and long-range objectives for the future of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority;
  • Ability to analyze complex issues and develop strategies to enable the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority to optimize its human, financial and material resources;
  • Ability to effectively develop, with Canadian and U.S. federal, provincial, state and municipal governments as well as the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority’s stakeholders, the relationships required to construct the Gordie Howe International Bridge and to promote continued cross-border transportation and economic networks; and
  • Superior communication 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:

  • Superior interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • High ethical standards, integrity and impartiality
  • Sound judgment
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • Leadership and 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 Windsor, Ontario, or the County of Essex, Ontario, or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.
  • You must devote the whole of your time to the performance of your duties, and shall not accept or hold any office inconsistent with your duties and functions.

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 website, under Forms and 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.

A link to 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.

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