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The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority is a not-for-profit federal Crown corporation established in 2012 to deliver the $5.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge project between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority is delivering this significant infrastructure investment via a public–private partnership with Bridging North America that covers the construction and its operation over 30 years.The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority reports to Parliament through the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and is guided by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is composed of up to nine (9) members, including the Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO is responsible for providing strategic guidance, oversight and leadership to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and is accountable to the Board of Directors. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority is in a key 4th year build phase. The CEO will be required to develop and implement strategies for complex commercial negotiations. The CEO will lead the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority in overseeing massive construction activities and, at the same time, planning for the operations phase over the long-term and, finally, be responsible for the operations at the bridge once opened for traffic. This includes the establishment of tolling and traffic policies, cooperating with stakeholders responsible for the Ambassador Bridge and other crossings, as well as planning overall cooperation with partners in Michigan. The CEO will be responsible for creating vision and strategy, mobilizing people, upholding integrity and respect, collaborating with partners and stakeholders, promoting innovation and guiding change, and achieving results while ensuring appropriate integration with the shareholder and Bridge owners.
We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work on 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.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment. A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.
Review of applications (more information available here) will begin on January 30, 2023. Candidates should 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 Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application.Instructions on how to apply for an appointment opportunity can be found on the Governor in Council Appointments website.
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