TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, is proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers. TransLink manages and operates an integrated regional transportation system, meeting the transportation needs of 2.5 million people — connecting them by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. At the same time, TransLink helps deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
TransLink’s regional transit system spans 21 municipalities, as well as the Tsawwassen First Nation and Electoral Area ‘A’ (the unincorporated areas of the regional district). Their services are delivered through four operating companies - British Columbia Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, West Coast Express and Transit Police - and contractors that keep the buses and trains running, the ferries moving, the air clean and construction projects on track. Together, they connect the region and enhance its liveability by providing a sustainable transportation network, embraced by communities and people.
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC), on behalf of TransLink, maintains and operates two of the three SkyTrain lines in Metro Vancouver — the Expo Line and the Millennium Line — as well as the West Coast Express commuter rail service. BCRTC also manages the agreement with InTransitBC for the operation and maintenance of the Canada Line. Launched in December 1985, SkyTrain is the oldest and one of the longest fully automated, driverless, rapid transit systems in the world. Currently transporting about 350,000 passengers per weekday, the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines connect Downtown Vancouver with the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Surrey, while the Canada Line connects Downtown Vancouver to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and the City of Richmond.
West Coast Express (WCE), a BCRTC subsidiary, maintains and operates a commuter rail service between downtown Vancouver and Mission City. This service operates 44 rail cars in up to five trains on a leased capacity on conventional rail right-of-way owned by CP Rail.
BCRTC is currently seeking a new President and General Manager. Reporting to the BCRTC and WCE Boards, and working with the CEO of TransLink, the successful incumbent will be accountable for leading BCRTC and WCE and ensuring that operations, maintenance and service strategies are effectively delivered and aligned to TransLink’s strategic goals and service expectations. They will position the rail company to generate a high level of business performance and customer satisfaction, while fostering the highest safety standards. The President & GM will champion TransLink’s vision, mission and values at all levels of BCRTC and WCE, and with critical stakeholders. They will also establish and deliver an aggressive capital expansion program and sustainable business transformation to position the organization to meet the growing requirements of the region over the next 5 to 10 years. Through dynamic leadership, the new President & GM will build a strong and inclusive culture that drives accountable leadership, engagement and partnership.
The ideal candidate will bring a successful track record of providing strategic leadership that has resulted in the achievement of corporate goals and objectives as a President, General Manager, business unit leader, or in another senior corporate leadership responsibility—ideally, in an environment with close parallels to rail transportation, BCRTC or TransLink. In addition to being a consummate relationship builder, they are extremely service driven in every aspect of the leadership dimension and bring a high level of political acuity.
This is an incredible opportunity to drive one of Canada’s most innovative transportation companies and to contribute to the sustainable growth of Metro Vancouver.