Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

With a combined workforce of over 6,700 employees and $8.1 billion in assets, TransLink is a complex organization 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 individuals 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.

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 be proficient in Board leadership, possessing sound acumen around Board governance and a deep understanding of and experience with local government.  Candidates who hold a professional designation in accounting and have led audits in a public sector context are of particular interest to the Screening Panel. Those possessing a professional designation in engineering combined with senior leadership experience in real estate and construction would also be of interest. A regular 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 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, 2015 to the Mayors’ Council for their consideration.