• THE COMPANY

• DP World Canada (Fairview Container Terminal): This terminal is a dedicated ship-to-rail intermodal facility and is an anchor tenant at the Port of Prince Rupert.
• Prince Rupert Grain Ltd.: Operator of the grain export terminal.
• AltaGas Ltd. (Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal – RIPET): Bulk liquid propane export facility
• Westview: A wood pellet exporter
• Trigon Pacific: A coal exporter
• Northland Cruise Terminal: A cruise terminal operator

• CANXPORT: A new containerization hub for bulk exports (forestry, agricultural and resin products) with an initial capacity of 400,000 TEUs annually.
• South Kaien Import Logistics Park (SKILP): A $100 + million Indigenous-led joint venture (with the Metlakatla Development Corporation) to develop 56 acres near Fairview Terminal for import warehousing and trans-loading.
• Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF): Royal Vopak and AltaGas Ltd. have formed a new 50/50 joint venture to further evaluate the development of the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility, a large-scale liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and bulk liquids terminal and marine berthing and loading facility.

• As a results-oriented CEO, articulates and executes a bold, forward-thinking vision for PRPA, ensuring alignment with Canada’s trade and transportation policies and priorities.
• Anticipates the future and influences the direction of the market and industry, positioning the port authority as a leader in global maritime and logistics sectors. Leads with a deep understanding of current market dynamics, emerging global trends, technological advancements, and societal changes.
• Leads with a deep understanding of current market dynamics, emerging global trends, technological advancements, and societal changes.
• Serves as both strategist and catalyst, constantly evolving the business model to capture future opportunities and outpace competitors.
• Embeds agility into the culture of the organization, empowering all levels of leadership to act with foresight, adaptability, and purpose.
• Makes strategic decisions that shape not only the organization but also the wider industry landscape, including operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

• Creates transformative growth, including oversight of the planning and delivery of key infrastructure investments to establish PRPA as an industry leader and trailblazer.
• Promotes strategic foresight, ensuring the organization consistently evolves, adapts, and maintains its leadership in the face of changing global trends.

Corporate Values and Culture

• Drives innovation and fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement, positioning the organization as a global leader in maritime and logistics sectors.
• Builds a strong, resilient culture where employees feel secure, valued, and empowered to innovate, experiment, and take ownership of initiatives that promote growth and transformation.
• Clearly demonstrates the Board’s and PRPA’s values of diversity, innovation, sustainability, teamwork, and integrity, thus modelling for all levels of the organization.
• Cultivates growth of emotional intelligence in employees throughout PRPA demonstrating understanding of self and others.
• Ensures that PRPA is constantly attracting, developing, and retaining talent to deliver on current and future business needs, and viable successors to all critical positions.
• Leads the development and implementation of succession and talent development plans for senior management and recommends to the Board annual updates on succession readiness and talent development for all leadership positions.
• Creates and leads by example a culture of results, of doing what we say we will do.
• Fosters an inclusive and collaborative workplace that values diverse perspectives and empowers employees to achieve their full potential.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Acts as the principal ambassador for PRPA, cultivating strong relationships with federal and provincial governments, Indigenous communities, industry leaders, and international stakeholders.
• Develops relationships with commercial partners, terminal operators, customers and potential new trade partners.
• Represents PRPA in high-level forums, advocating for its strategic interests and contributing to the development of national and global trade policies.
• Develops long-term relationships with residents of Prince Rupert, taking a key role in making Prince Rupert a great place to live, work and play.
• Oversees the advancement of innovative partnerships and constructive dialogue with key stakeholder groups.

Environmental and Social Responsibility

• Leads initiatives that align with the port’s commitment to environmental sustainability and Canada’s climate action goals.
• Deepens partnerships with Indigenous communities, ensuring meaningful collaboration and advancing reconciliation efforts.
• Prioritizes the well-being of local communities by promoting safe, secure, and socially responsible port operations.

Governance and Financial Oversight

• Works in close collaboration with the Board of Directors to ensure sound governance practices and strategic alignment.
• Maintains awareness of evolving industry, governance, indigenous and stakeholder trends, applies insights to strengthen organizational strategy and encourages same throughout the leadership team.
• Oversees financial management, including the preparation of budgets, investment strategies, and reporting, to ensure fiscal sustainability and transparency.
• Ensures compliance with the Canada Marine Act, Transport Canada policies, and all applicable regulations.

Board Relations

• Maintains open and transparent communication with the Board, providing timely and comprehensive information on strategic, operational, and financial matters.
• Encourages candid discussions and debate, fostering effective decision-making.

Board-Assigned Duties

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Board, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.

Year One Critical Success Factors

Within the first 12 months in the role, the CEO will:

• Develop and execute a clear vision for the PRPA’s growth, focusing on enhancing performance, trade, safety, sustainability, and community.
• Build rapport and enhance transparent relationships with diverse stakeholders including all levels of government, Indigenous communities, labour unions, tenants, shipping companies and railways
• Develop a unified internal team with high morale and strong engagement This requires clear communication channels, well-defined roles, and a culture of trust and accountability that bridges on site and virtual employees.

THE CANDIDATE

Experience and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of senior executive experience in a complex, dynamic business environment.
• A relevant bachelor's degree or master’s degree is required.
• Strong understanding of the transportation, logistics, and supply chain industry within a global context and ideally including prior experience in B.C. or Canada.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to inspire, unite, and empower diverse stakeholders with a compelling vision and the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong emotional intelligence, including communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships, negotiate, and manage diverse stakeholder interests.
• Comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments. Knowledge of governmental regulations and policies affecting port operations will be advantageous.
• Ability to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada’s Security Clearance Program.