BC Ferry Authority Board Nomination

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals who wish to be considered for nomination to the B.C. Ferry Authority (BCFA) Board of Directors.

As part of the Coastal Ferry Act (British Columbia), the SCRD, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, and Metro Vancouver make up the Southern Mainland Appointment Area. Together, these regional districts may nominate three to five qualified candidates to put forward to the BC Ferry Authority for consideration of appoinment to the BC Ferry Authority board.

About the B.C. Ferry Authority

The BC Ferry Authority is a corporation without share capital that serves as the sole voting shareholder of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries). The Authority’s mandate is to oversee the strategic direction of BC Ferries in the public interest, supporting safe, reliable and affordable ferry services for coastal communities across British Columbia.

Candidate Qualifications

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to public service;
• Strong governance and leadership experience;
• Financial literacy and an understanding of the public interest; and
• The ability to work collaboratively and exercise independent oversight.

Board members collectively bring diverse skills and experiences that reflect the people and regions served by coastal ferry services. Candidates should bring knowledge or experience in at least two of the following areas: strategic leadership, finance, legal, risk management, human resources, communications, transportation, or public sector governance.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Not hold elected public office of any kind;
• Not be an employee, officer, or director of BC Ferries, a regional district, municipality, or union representing BC Ferries employees;
• Meet director qualification requirements under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).

BC Ferry Authority directors are appointed for three-year terms and typically meet at least four times per year, either in person or virtually. Directors receive an annual honorarium, meeting fees, and reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses.

How to Apply

Individuals interested in being considered as candidates for this position are requested to complete a nomination form available below or in person at the administrative office of the Sunshine Coast Regional District, 1975 Field Road, Sechelt. Applications will be accepted not later than 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 24; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• A backgrounder on the B.C. Ferry Authority Board of Directors;
• A skills and experience profile; and
• The Board candidate nomination form.

Completed nomination forms should be sent to the attention of ‘Corporate Officer’ via email to legislative@scrd.ca or by mail at Sunshine Coast Regional District, 1975 Field Road Sechelt, BC V7Z 0A8.