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With a natural, deep harbour and world-class infrastructure, the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) is a strategic port operator with a mission to connect with global markets, creating value for customers, partners, visitors, and the community. Its mission is to attract and retain cargo and cruise activity to the Port of Halifax, delivering economic benefits to the local community, region, and the country. The world’s largest shipping lines use the Port of Halifax, creating connections with over 150 countries. With a 50 Year Plan, HPA’s growth strategy is designed to ensure assets are available for the safe and seamless movement of ships, passengers, and cargo. As part of its Plan, HPA has embarked on ambitious projects such as The PIER, a centre for port innovation, planning and strategy. The opening of The PIER in 2021, was a monumental moment for Halifax and the industry – the first supply chain and logistics living lab in Canada.

The new President & CEO for the HPA will take the Port through its next phase of evolution leveraging existing assets, initiatives, and plans. Accountable to the Board of Directors, the new President & CEO will operate in a complex landscape with a multi-faceted mandate. Responsible for ensuring that Port facilities and resources are utilized in a safe, efficient manner and that the Authority’s goals and objectives are met, the CEO with the support of a capable Executive Team, will create, communicate, and implement the organization’s vision, mission, and strategic direction. The CEO will work with all three levels of government, aboriginal peoples, local community leadership, and other stakeholders to achieve the Port’s vision. Further, the CEO will ensure excellent customer relations through the development of programs that meet or exceed customer requirements.

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for an executive with the ability to envision the future of this critical infrastructure/transportation hub. HPA is seeking a business savvy leader to guide the organization through its next stage of growth. As the ideal candidate, you are a thought-leader with an innovative and visionary mindset and an understanding of sustainability initiatives. You bring exemplary communication skills to engage staff, stakeholders and the broader community. Diplomacy and political acumen to engage government agencies and elected officials will be crucial for success. With the ability to negotiate effectively and assess risk, you bring supply chain and related infrastructure experience (e.g. port, terminal, marine, rail, logistics, mining, forestry, or other industrial business). Exposure to large infrastructure projects, will be helpful. This is an international search and qualified candidates from outside Canada will be considered.

To Apply

To fill this position, Halifax Port Authority has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online with a resume and cover letter ideally before April 15th, 2024 at https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/job/29313

For more information, please contact Kyle Mechar of Odgers Berndtson at kyle.mechar@odgersberndtson.com.

We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

HPA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and HPA throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.