President, Canadian Tourism Commission

at  Destination Canada

Job Grade & Compensation : $271,700.00 - $319,600.00/Year
Language Requirement : The GoC will consider bilingual proficiency in assessing applicants
Security Clearance Level : Secret
Employment Status : Term

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, job-related training or experience;
• Significant executive-level management experience in a public-facing role within a private or public sector organization, including managing financial and human resources and contributing to strategic planning exercises for an organization to achieve its mandate and identified priorities;
• Experience reporting to, and / or working with, a board of directors and in maintaining productive relationships with senior-level stakeholders in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors;
• Experience leading and / or supporting transitions in an organization;
• Experience in implementing modern corporate governance principles and best practices in a culture of accountability and transparency;
• Experience working in the Canadian tourism sector is an asset.
  If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the mandate, legislative framework and activities of Destination Canada and of the Government of Canada’s priorities related to the tourism sector;
• Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing the Canadian and international tourism sectors;
• Knowledge of marketing practices and trends and the ability to anticipate emerging issues and lead organizational change;
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships while balancing the interests of multiple stakeholders with divergent views, and synthesizing diverse viewpoints and opinions into strategic advice;
• Ability to contribute effectively to strategic and corporate planning.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to confirm that you meet the above selection criteria and that you possess the following Personal Attributes:

• Sound judgment
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Tact and diplomacy
• Strategic thinker