Executive Director

Overview

Headquartered in Ottawa, the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) is a municipal services corporation established by the City of Ottawa to steward the historical and vibrant ByWard Market District and to manage the ByWard and the Parkdale Public Markets. The BMDA’s mandate centres on elevating the streetscape and public realm beyond standard municipal service levels, enriching the resident and visitor experience, and fostering cultural, economic and social vitality across these iconic public market spaces.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration, strategic direction, and day-to-day operations of the organization.
• Ensure effective program implementation, stakeholder engagement strategies, and financial stewardship aligned with BMDA’s mission.
• Act as the principal advisor to the Board and lead a dedicated team in managing the Market’s renewal.
• Prepare for the Market’s 200th anniversary celebrations and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, government partners, and the broader community.

Ideal candidate

As the ideal candidate, you are a seasoned executive with strong leadership and communication skills, capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments, operational challenges, and experience in a municipal government environment. You bring a deep understanding of urban planning, commercial or tourism management, and a passion for community revitalization. You are skilled in working with boards, government partners, and diverse community groups, adept at building consensus and driving strategic initiatives. With solid financial acumen and operational expertise, you are well-positioned to lead the ByWard Market District Authority through its day-to-day operations and into a transformative period, including the renewal of the Market and its 200th anniversary celebrations. Fluency in both English and French is a strong asset to effectively represent the organization and engage with its broad stakeholder base.

To Apply

To fill this position BMDA has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online below. For more information, please contact andreanne.gendron@odgers.com. We thank all those who express an interest; however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

BMDA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and BMDA throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.

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