Director, Environmental Programs
Company: Boyden
Location: Vancouver, BC
Port Metro Vancouver 999 Canada Place V6C3T4
Port Metro Vancouver (PMV or the Port) is Canada’s largest and North America’s most diversified, trading $172 billion in goods with more than 160 trading economies annually. Established by the Government of Canada in 2008, PMV is a non shareholder, financially self-sufficient organization that is governed by a diverse board of directors representing government and industry and is accountable to the federal Minister of Transport. As the most diversified port in North America and a significant part of Canada’s economy, the Port is a dynamic gateway for trade and tourism. The Port generates an estimated $9.7 billion in GDP and represents a major economic force that continuously strengthens the Canadian economy through international trade. It has a mandate from the board of directors to be a global leader in port sustainability.
PMV is seeking a new Director, Environmental Programs, to provide leadership and direction for the environmental programs department in support of PMV’s efforts to lead the port industry in environmental innovation and sustainability. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, you will develop, direct, implement, and maintain environmental policies, programs, and services in order to meet the requirements of PMV, its departments, and its board of directors. Broadly versed in a range of environmental issues, you will be responsible for establishing effective communications and working relationships with senior government, industry, public interest groups, and other stakeholders. You will ensure PMV’s standards are maintained while also identifying environmental strategies that capitalize on potential future growth of PMV. This is a full time, permanent position with a base salary of $130,000 - $145,000 with bonus.
As the ideal candidate, you bring business/strategic experience at a senior management level in the environmental field, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Experience successfully managing dynamic and complex program portfolios under pressure will be key. A superior leader, you will provide overall direction for the environmental programs department with values of honesty and integrity. You are a strong communicator, strategic thinker, in addition to being a highly analytical, dynamic, and creative thinker.
This is a unique opportunity to provide innovative environmental leadership and to promote positive and lasting change in a nation building organization. The new Director, Environmental Programs, along with other colleagues, will help shape the direction of this deeply impactful organization for years to come.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

TO APPLY: To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact Brian MacDonald, Amy Gill or Patrick Reynolds in our Vancouver office at 604-685-0261, or please submit your resume and related information online at vancouver@boyden.com