Responsibilities

- Provide leadership for Fednav’s Arctic business with full accountability for P&L;, strategy, governance, and long‑term value creation across Arctic shipping programs, ice‑breaking services, and project‑based operations.
- Define and lead the execution of the Arctic business strategy, translating corporate objectives into multi‑year plans, investment priorities, and growth initiatives.
- Act as Fednav’s representative for key Arctic clients, governments, regulators, and strategic partners, building trusted, long‑term relationships that support business growth and continuity.
- Provide oversight of major Arctic client programs and commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with client objectives and contractual commitments.
- Participate in government, regulatory, and Indigenous engagement, supporting responsible operations, long‑term partnerships, and Fednav’s social license to operate.
- Establish and oversee Fednav’s Arctic governance and risk framework, proactively managing regulatory, reputational, environmental, operational, and financial risks impacting Arctic activities.
- Influence strategic decisions related to ice‑breaking assets, partnerships, technologies, and service models, supporting safe, resilient, and sustainable Arctic operations.




- Drive the leadership and governance of Arctic Operations and Ice Services by fostering a high‑performing team environment through mentorship, supervision, and continuous support, including regular performance assessment and the implementation of development and training initiatives to strengthen capabilities and engagement.

Qualifications

- Extensive experience in Canadian Arctic operations and complex maritime environments; international exposure in different Arctic countries is a solid asset.
- Demonstrated accountability for business performance and P&L; management within capital intensive or project‑driven operations.
- Proven ability to build trusted, long‑term relationships with major clients, governments, regulators, and Indigenous or northern communities.
- Strategic orientation with the ability to balance commercial objectives, regulatory obligations, and social responsibility.
- Experience leading projects and multidisciplinary teams in high‑risk, highly regulated environments.
- High level of communication, influence, and negotiation skills.
- Fluency in English is required to interact with clients, government and local communities.

📌 Head of Arctic - Montreal
🏢 10 Fednav
📍 Montreal