Established in 1996, Ontario One Call is a Public Safety Administrative Authority that acts as a communications link between owners of buried infrastructure and individuals who are planning to dig in the Province of Ontario. At the core of the mandate are the key functions of promoting safe excavation and protecting underground infrastructure, as well as promoting and undertaking activities to support timely responses to locate requests. Ontario One Call is at a pivot point as it is transitioning into a regulator. It is within this context that the organization is now searching for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The CEO of Ontario One Call reports to the Board of Directors. The CEO is accountable for the execution of the vision, strategy, as well as for the operations of the organization and mandatory Dig Safe system in the Province of Ontario. The CEO leads the Executive Leadership Team and with their support, is responsible for achieving the organization’s mission as a Public Safety Administrative Authority and for its financial and operational objectives, in support of government, industry stakeholders, and Ontario businesses and residents. They ensure resources are in place to motivate and inspire staff and build a company culture that embodies the core values of inclusion, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and caring.
As the ideal candidate you have demonstrated progressive experience in a leadership role working alongside senior leaders to drive optimal business outcomes. You will understand how Provincial government functions and will work effectively with elected officials and senior administrative staff to understand Ministry objectives and communicate the priorities and performance of the organization. You have a track record of leading enterprise-wide transformation and of fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment. Additionally, you bring strong business acumen and financial literacy to ensure long-term sustainability. Your resilience, political acuity, open-mindedness, high degree of accountability, ability to build consensus and strong executive presence will serve you well in taking on this exciting opportunity.
To explore further, please contact Harry Singh at hsingh@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.