Belledune Port Authority

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) oversees the operations of the Port of Belledune, ensuring proper infrastructure is in place to support and enhance maritime trade while promoting the port as a vital gateway for Canada’s domestic and international commerce. Based in Northern New Brunswick, the Port of Belledune is one of only two Canadian Port Authorities in the province and plays an essential role in driving economic development for the region. For more information, visit their website.

The Board operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act and the BPA’s Letters Patent. The Board fulfills its mandate by:

• providing strategic direction and oversight for Port operations
• ensuring sound financial management, tracking finances, and meeting the requirement to remain financially self-sufficient
• overseeing risk management processes to address potential challenges proactively
• promoting the Port in the best interests of Canada’s domestic and international trade
• monitoring the performance and effectiveness of Port operations, ensuring alignment with regulations and industry best practices

Term: Up to three years, with possibility for reappointment. 

Commitment: Board members are expected to actively participate by:

• Attending approximately 15-20 Board meetings per year, including Committee meetings
• Meetings are typically in-person in Belledune, or may be virtual/hybrid as required

Minimum Requirements:

The Canada Marine Act and BPA’s Letters Patent set out the criteria for the eligibility of Board members.

The following persons are not eligible to be appointed as directors:

• An individual who is a mayor, councillor, officer or employee of the Village of Belledune
• An individual who is a member of the Legislature of the Province of New Brunswick, or an officer or employee of the public service or of a Crown corporation of the province of New Brunswick
• A senator or a member of Parliament or an officer or employee of the federal public service or of a federal Crown corporation
• An individual who is not a resident Canadian, as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Canada Business Corporations Act
• An individual who is a director, officer or employee of a person who is a user of the Port
• An individual who is under eighteen (18) years of age
• An individual who has been declared mentally incompetent by a court in Canada or elsewhere
• An undischarged bankrupt
  

Other Considerations:

Candidates are expected to:

• have a background in one or more of the following: legal, finance, accounting, risk management or governance would be considered an asset
• be a proven professional and possess board experience
• exhibit sound judgment, integrity, and a commitment to good governance

The composition of the Board’s gender and linguistic representation, as well as the cultural and geographic diversity of the province is a consideration for appointment.

Compensation:

• Directors are entitled to an annual honorarium of $14,500, and a per diem of $500 for meetings per day.
• Members are reimbursed for travel expenses when carrying out business of the Board.

Please submit:

• an Agencies, boards and commissions (ABC) application form (PDF 267 KB); or
• a résumé

Send your application via:

Email: [email protected]
OR
Mail: Monica Hargrove-Gibson
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1
Fax: 506-444-5236

Type of appointment: Appointments are made by the Minister

Relevant Links:

• Canada Marine Act
• Belledune Port Authority