MINJobs posting: Board of Directors
April 24, 2024
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Board of Directors

Organization:
TransLink
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
July 20, 2017
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Type:
Full time
Category:
Transit
Description
With a combined workforce of over 6,700 employees and $8.1 billion in assets, TransLink and its subsidiaries are responsible for the planning, funding, building and operation of an integrated transportation system for the movement of people, goods and services in Metro Vancouver. To the 2.3 million people who live in Metro Vancouver, TransLink is an essential contributor to their quality of life, work and play.

On behalf of the Screening Panel for TransLink, Boyden global executive search is presently seeking an individual to join TransLink's Board of Directors. In this capacity, you will be responsible for supervising the management of TransLink's affairs, dependably acting in the best interests of the broader organization while upholding the highest level of integrity and professionalism. 

Requirements

As a private or public sector senior executive, you have demonstrated your ability working both at a strategic and senior level within large, complex organizations, with experience in public policy and governmental relations and across a wide range of stakeholders. You will possess sound acumen around Board governance and an understanding of and experience with local government. The strongest candidates will bring experience in larger scale construction and project management, and ideally have financial leadership experience. A CPA designation would be of value.

A regular metro Vancouver transit user, you have a passion for world class transit systems, the movement of goods and services and will be a champion for developing an unrivaled, integrated transportation organization for the benefit of citizens. The Screening Panel particularly welcomes interest from qualified individuals who reflect the diversity of the customers TransLink serves.

Under TransLink’s governing legislation, the Screening Panel must provide a list of qualified candidates by September 15, 2017 to the Mayors’ Council for their consideration. 

Salary & Benefits

Not specified.

Contact
Other relevant information
To explore this opportunity further, please contact Craig Hemer, Partner, Ken Werker, Managing Partner, or Saamy Karim, Associate in our Vancouver office at 604-685-0261, by July 31, 2017 or please submit your resume and information to vancouver@boyden.com and state “Board Director – TransLink” in the subject line of your e-mail.
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