Chairperson - Montréal, Canada - Laurentian Pilotage Authority

Description

Portfolio:

***- Transport
Organization:***- Laurentian Pilotage Authority
Position title:***- Chairperson
Type:***- Part-time
Per diem:***- $ $260.00
Annual retainer:***- $5, $6,700.00
Location:***- Montréal, Québec
Application Review Date:***- November 30, 2023
Opportunity number:***- J The Laurentian Pilotage Authority is a federal Crown corporation based in Montréal, Quebec, responsible for establishing, operating, maintaining and administering marine pilotage and related services in the waters of the Laurentian region, in particular the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay River. Its mission is to ensure navigation safety by providing efficient and cost-effective marine pilotage services at a reasonable cost, while maintaining financial self-sufficiency, in cooperation with pilots and the shipping industry.

The responsibilities of the board of directors include the oversight of the business and activities of the corporation.

As such, the board is expected to:

ensure that the strategic direction of the corporation is in line with the government's broad policy objectives and priorities; ensure that appropriate risks have been recognized and appropriate systems are in place to manage these risks; ensure the corporation's information systems and management practices meet its needs and assume accountability for the integrity of the information produced by the corporation.

The Chairperson acts as the representative of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority to outside parties as well as the leader and facilitator of the board as it carries out its duties.

The Chairperson presides all meetings of members and meetings of the board, assures a liaison and maintains good communication with all members, the organization, the Minister and the stakeholders.

The Chairperson represents the Laurentian Pilotage Authority in respect of events related to the marine industry or pilotage.


Diversity and Official Languages:

We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one's dignity, self-esteem and the ability to achieve one's full potential.

With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.

Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants.

You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language.

• To be considered, please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements:_

Education and Experience:

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized university or acceptable combination of equivalent education, training and job related experience;
• Experience in implementing modern corporate governance principles and best practices in a culture of accountability and transparency;
• Management experience at the senior executive level, including managing human and financial resources;
• Experience in dealing with senior representatives of different levels of Government and the private sector;
• Experience developing and maintaining successful relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and different levels of government;
• Experience in the transportation industry;

Asset:

• Experience serving on 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 would be considered an asset;
• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset: public administration, finances, audit and accounting, human resources, public affairs, information technology, role and responsibilities of a regulatory body, and role and responsibilities of a professional order.
• If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed:_

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority's mandate, mission, strategic priorities, and business activities and of the Canadian pilotage industry;
• Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Chairperson, the Board of Directors and the President and Chief Executive Officer 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_;
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to act as a spokesperson in dealing wit