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*The annual retainer is currently under review***If you have applied between June 8, 2021 and August 16, 2021, you do not need to re-apply to be considered for this position.Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) 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 Gordie Howe International Bridge will be a modern, state of the art border crossing at a strategic and critical trade and transportation route between Canada and the United States. This is North America’s largest border infrastructure project and longest cabled-stayed bridge.The project will provide significant economic, social and environmental benefits for local communities. It will create over 2,500 direct jobs during its construction, and many more jobs during its 125-year lifespan.WDBA 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. WBDA works closely with U.S. federal and state officials to ensure the project is delivered to specification and meets all state and federal requirements.WDBA 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.The Board provides strategic guidance and oversees the organization and administration of WDBA, including the setting and collecting of tolls, as well as the management of its resources, services, property, personnel and contracts. It sets corporate objectives and strategic directions, oversees the implementation of said objectives and strategic plan, monitors corporate performance, reviews financial objectives and results, analyzes key dimensions such as security, safety, environment and risk management, ensures that the principal risks are identified, mitigated and managed, and maintains strong and effective stakeholder communications.This notice of opportunity concerns one or more Director positions.
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 here) will begin on June 27, 2021. 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 Deputy 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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