President and Chief Executive Officer, Canada Lands Company Limited

**If you applied between October 17, 2018 and September 11, 2019 you do not need to re-apply to be considered for this position.

Canada Lands Company Limited (CLCL) is a federal commercial Crown corporation. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Canada Lands Company CLC Limited, Parc Downsview Park Inc. and the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., CLCL manages, redevelops and sells federal lands on behalf of the Government of Canada to ensure that optimal financial and community value is realized from these assets. It also manages the CN Tower in Toronto and the Science Center in Montreal. Through community consultation and partnering with the private sector, CLCL and its employees apply real estate expertise and creative property solutions to deliver lasting value for Canadians.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and Chief Executive Officer is primarily responsible for: (a) leading the development of strategic business plans including multi-year budget projections for the corporation and its subsidiaries; (b) ensuring that the appropriate organizational structures, systems, staff resources, compensation programs and infrastructure are made available to achieve corporate plan objectives and mandate, and to protect the assets of CLCL; (c) maintaining a productive relationship with the Chairperson of the Board of Directors; (d) maintaining a collaborative relationship with representatives of CLCL’s clients and the hospitality/tourism industry as a whole; and (e) monitoring performance goals against objectives to ensure that the operations, commercial dealings and governance of CLCL fulfill the mandate, vision and business strategies approved by the Board of Directors.

Diversity and Official Languages

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. 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.

Education and Experience

• A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience;


• Significant management experience at the senior executive level, including managing human and financial resources and working with a board of directors;


• Experience in managing complex real property portfolios, including the negotiation of sophisticated transactions;


• Experience in strategic management, organizational change and implementing modern corporate governance principles and best practices;


• Experience in managing diverse and complex stakeholder relations, including First Nations;


• Experience in managing labour relations, including understanding collective agreements, stakeholder engagement, negotiations and arbitration and union structures;


• Experience working with various levels of government; and


• Experience in the hospitality/tourism industry would be considered assets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the mandate of CLCL, its business activities and public policy issues, as well as its governing legislation including the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Financial Administration Act;


• Knowledge of the federal government’s policies and priorities and how they relate to CLCL;


• Knowledge of commercial practices related to the disposal of diverse real property assets at the highest value;


• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and best practices;


• Knowledge of the functioning of all levels of government, particularly the municipal level, and the private sector in the real property field;


• Knowledge of public-private partnerships (PPP) and alternative project delivery methods, such as design-build and joint ventures;


• Knowledge of contemporary First Nations land-related issues with respect to the Crown’s responsibilities is desired;


• Ability to manage, provide corporate vision, leadership and the strategic direction needed for CLCL to fulfill its mandate and attain its objectives effectively and efficiently;


• Ability to develop effective relationships with a board of directors, federal, provincial and municipal governments and CLCL’s partners;


• Ability to implement decisions made by the Board of Directors and report back to the Board on progress, as well as the ability to facilitate consensus and to manage conflicts, should they arise; and


• Superior communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to act as a spokesperson in dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions, governments and other organizations.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

• Leadership and influence


• Superior interpersonal and communications skills


• Sound judgment


• Integrity and high ethical standards


• Conceptual/innovative thinking


• Tact and diplomacy

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

• Appointees must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout their appointment as a term and condition of employment. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments website under the Forms and reference material.


• All appointees are subject to the Conflicts of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must also submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics 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.


• Appointees must uphold the highest standards of probity and are expected to demonstrate behaviours in the workplace that afford respect, equality and dignity, to everyone they interact with at work at all times. The Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector outlines the values and expected behaviours for public servants, including valuing diversity and creating workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. Governor in Council appointees are expected to uphold and respect these values and principles in a positive and active manner.


• If you are appointed to this position, you must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Toronto, Ontario, or to a location within a reasonable commuting distance.

A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this 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.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2020. 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.