Are you a member of the Board of Trade interested in joining the
Ottawa Airport Authority Board of Directors?
The Ottawa Board of Trade is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit business association with the mission to create prosperity through advocacy, economic development and leadership. We represent the interests of businesses in our region, every size and sector. Our key pillars of focus include;
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Scaling businesses through advocacy, benefits and communication
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Creating economic growth through policy and program recommendations
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Promoting Ottawa as the best place to live, work, play, invest, study, visit
The Ottawa Airport Authority is a leader in providing quality, safe, secure, sustainable and affordable air transportation services to the airport's customers and communities and is committed to being a driver of economic growth within Canada's Capital Region. Our vision is to be the world class gateway for Canada's Capital Region and an economic engine that drives prosperity for our community. Our key strategic directions include;
- To grow strategically
- To increase the economic footprint of the airport within the National Capital Region, and
- To optimize operational performance, ensuring safe and secure operations.
The Airport Authority is committed to a community based approach to governance and growth. To that end, the Ottawa Board of Trade is invited to nominate a representative to the Airport Authority Board of Directors.
We have identified the need for expertise in the fields of civil or structural engineering, critical asset security (security of assets that are essential for supporting the needs of the local/national economy) or general management. We are looking for experience in at least one of the above noted sectors. We will strongly lean toward someone who has Board governance experience and / or support our commitment to diversity.
The initial term would be a one or two year commitment with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 9 years. The position involves serving on the Board and one committee. This generally requires approximately 6-8 hours a month in meetings, preparation, research and support. This is a paid position with compensation during the initial term of approximately $20K annually. The initial term begins in May or June 2021. We request expressions of interest by received by March 5, 2021.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact:
Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade
