Board Director - City of Edmonton Appointment

The Opportunity

Edmonton Airports’ Board of Directors is responsible for the stewardship, strategic direction and oversight of the business and affairs of Edmonton Airports. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Board endeavours to maintain and seek continuous improvement in high standards of Board governance. Some of the key governance functions of the Board include adopting and monitoring compliance with an ethics code, reviewing and approving Edmonton Airports’ strategy, annual business plan and report on environmental sustainability, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) succession planning, and satisfying itself that management has identified the principal risks of the business and implemented appropriate systems to manage those risks.

The airport board is a governance board comprised of appointees from the City of Edmonton, the City of Leduc, Leduc County, Parkland County, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, and the Federal Government. Edmonton Airports Board of Directors currently has a vacancy for a City of Edmonton appointed position on the Board, for a term commencing January 1, 2026. This Director appointment will be made by the City of Edmonton. Candidate residency will be a consideration.

Board Members serve a four (4) year term with possible reappointment for a second four (4) year term.

Edmonton Airports Board of Directors currently has two standing Committees (Governance & Human Resources Committee and Audit Committee). It is expected that each Board Director will serve on at least one Committee. Newly appointed Directors are appointed to one of these Committees. To gain an understanding of the work of the Committee to which they have not been appointed, new Directors will attend at least one meeting of the non-appointed Committee during their first year as Directors.

As a member of the Board of Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (“Edmonton Airports”), the Director will contribute positively and effectively to the maintenance of the Board as a strong, active and independent Board that operates ethically and according to the Board Mandate, the Director’s Confirmation, Acknowledgement and Declaration, the Ethics Code, law and best practice.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience on a board or in executive management of a relevant, substantial corporate entity functioning under a governance model.
• Experience in providing leadership and oversight of complex strategic planning exercises.
• Experience at an executive level in accounting/audit/finance is required.
• Legal experience and training is welcomed.
• Experience leading senior management as a Chief Executive Officer or owner of large ($100M+ revenue), high-performing organization/business.
• Deep respect in the business community, with established and strong local business relationships.
• A commitment to support the culture and ethos of the Board which is demonstrated through curiosity, courage, kindness, respect and collaboration.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Strategic agility.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Ability to think, speak and act independently and with confidence and conviction.
• Ability to be proactive and diligent in Board endeavours.
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity.
• Ability to be collegial, balancing “advocacy” with “inquiry”.
• Ability to build relationships with various community partners and interested parties.
• Personal commitment to equity and inclusion, active listening and consideration of diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

As an ideal candidate, you will possess senior executive experience leading a large, complex organization through business transformation or experience in businesses of interest to Edmonton Airports, such as e-commerce/logistics, sustainability (ESG initiatives), and stakeholder and government relations leadership.

Although an Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) designation will be preferred, equivalent governance and related experience will be considered along with the required experience outlined above.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Edmonton Airports’ Board of Directors is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion is an essential element in attracting qualified Directors and maintaining a highly effective Board. We strive to achieve 50% gender parity in Board membership, with significant representation (30%) in membership from other under-represented groups, including racialized minorities and groups, people living with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), and members of First Nation, Inuit and Metis peoples. The ideal candidate will enhance the diversity of the Board.

Application Instructions

If this opportunity excites you, please send an application package including a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the position title and organization name in the subject line of your email.

*Note – This Director appointment will be made by the City of Edmonton. Candidate residency will be a consideration.