President and Chief Executive Officer Marine Atlantic Inc.

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President and Chief Executive Officer Marine Atlantic Inc.

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President and Chief Executive Officer
Marine Atlantic Inc.

President and Chief Executive Officer
Type:Full-time
Level:CEO 3
Salary range:$188,500.00 - $221,700.00/Year
Application Review Date:October 12, 2018
Opportunity number:J0818-0095

Marine Atlantic Inc. is a Crown corporation headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The mandate of Marine Atlantic Inc. is to provide a safe, environmentally responsible, and quality ferry service between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia in a reliable, courteous, and cost-effective manner. The ferry service is also a vital link to connect the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador with mainland Canada for both passengers and freight. The Corporation provides year-round and seasonal ferry service.

The President and Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Corporation’s Board of Directors for the overall performance of the business enterprise. Marine Atlantic Inc.’s performance depends on the advancement of the Corporation’s mission statement throughout the organization. The President and Chief Executive Officer develops, in consultation with the Board and senior management, the corporate strategy and operating plans to achieve the Corporation’s mission; and oversees the general operations of the Corporation, including the development of its management, the allocation of its resources, and the establishment of appropriate internal controls. The President and Chief Executive Officer works with the Board to develop policy and to maintain oversight, and also acts as the Corporation’s chief spokesperson.
Official Languages and Diversity

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.
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


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 experience as a chief executive officer or senior executive in a mid-size or large, complex industrial organization, preferably in the transportation sector, and ideally in the marine sector;

Track record of delivering on financial and strategic objectives;

Experience using change management strategies to execute business and process transformation;

Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a complex multi-stakeholder environment;

Experience overseeing and delivering large capital projects, which could include charter/lease negotiations or successful large-scale procurements would be considered as an asset;

Experience in establishing and maintaining an effective working and reporting relationship with a board of directors would be considered an asset; and

Experience dealing with senior political and public service officials would be considered an asset.


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 Corporation’s mandate, mission, strategic priorities, and business, including its regulatory environment;

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;

Knowledge of operational and strategic corporate planning, monitoring, and evaluation of corporate performance;

Knowledge of risk management, including effective systems to identify, monitor, mitigate and manage risks;

Knowledge of effective governance principles, both at the board and organizational levels;

Ability to manage human resources in a unionized environment;

Ability to foster a corporate culture that promotes safety, trust, respect, ethical practices and encourages individual integrity and social responsibility;

Ability to understand organizational dynamics in order to identify opportunities and recognize challenges in order to drive organizational change; and

Superior communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to manage communications with a variety of stakeholders.


Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
If you move on the the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to confirm that you meet the above selection criteria and that you possess the following Personal Attributes:


Sound judgment

High ethical standards and integrity

Superior interpersonal and leadership skills

Tact and diplomacy

Strategic thinker


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 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 Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 October 12, 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 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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