Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that a selection process is underway for the position of Chair of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) Board of Directors.
The Government of Canada is seeking applications from qualified, diverse, and talented individuals to fill this position. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Notice of Opportunity, and submit an application before the review date of October 7th. The Government is committed to open and transparent processes for selecting Governor in Council appointees, to help strengthen trust in Canada's democracy and ensure the integrity of its public institutions.
This process encourages applications from individuals with leadership experience at the senior executive level in a private or public sector organization; working with a board of directors; building and maintaining strong teams; managing and delivering major infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships, including those related to transportation; and engaging collaboratively with public, private and international partners. As WDBA is shifting focus from construction to operations, with emphasis on operational readiness, candidates are encouraged to demonstrate their experience in this area.
This selection process results from the recent departure of Tim Murphy from his role as Chair in June, 2024. As Chair, Mr. Murphy was instrumental in helping the WDBA achieve a key project milestone with the connection of the bridge deck between Canada and the U.S. This has brought the WDBA closer to completing the largest and most ambitious bi-national infrastructure project along the Canada-United States border, which will support and enable the continuous flow of people and goods through a safe, secure and efficient Windsor-Detroit trade corridor.
The Notice of Appointment Opportunity is published, and applications for this opportunity can be submitted through the Government of Canada's Governor in Council appointments website.
