Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Festival Hydro is seeking an individual to provide leadership abilities as a member of the Board of Directors. We are a progressive utility looking for an incumbent that supports our ongoing commitment to customer and operational excellence.  

Solely owned by the City of Stratford, Festival Hydro is a private electrical distribution company serving 20,000 customers in the areas of Stratford, St. Marys, Seaforth, Hensall, Zurich, Dashwood and Brussels. 

Members of the Board of Directors are responsible for managing risk, reviewing corporate policies and confirming effective systems are in place to ensure the integrity of corporate internal controls. Directors are also accountable for the monitoring and oversight of the organization’s performance goals and ensuring financial accountability.

Primary Obligations

• Support the mission and values of Festival Hydro
• Prepare for Board decision-making meetings by reviewing all relevant materials prior to each meeting
• Attend Board of Directors meetings
• Involvement in Board Committees and applicable meetings
• Participate in the development of the company’s strategic goals and objectives
• Participate in Board training and orientation programs 

Desired Qualifications

The successful candidate must have an established reputation for personal integrity and honesty, and have a demonstrated ability to exercise independent, objective and sound judgement. 

To fulfill the requirements of the Board, we are seeking applicants who can demonstrate:

• Proven leadership experience and abilities
• Understanding of Board Governance Policies
• Knowledge of current public policy issues and government regulation relating to the electrical industry
• Professional Engineering experience, preferably within the electricity distribution sector
• Knowledge of energy distribution/transmission operations and a general understanding of Finance, Labour Relations, Employment Law, Strategic Business Planning, Risk Management
• An appreciation for the collective and individual roles and responsibilities of the Directors 

Although all professional backgrounds will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with professional engineering experience. 

Commitment

The term of the position will be four years and meetings are held in Stratford, Ontario. This position comes with a time commitment of quarterly Board Meetings, as well as occasional time devoted to emails and minor follow-up activities outside of meeting times. 

Interested candidates may apply by emailing their resume and cover letter to hr@festivalhydro.com by October 9, 2020. Please reference “Board of Directors” in the subject line. 

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Accommodations are available during all aspects of the recruitment process. Applicants contacted by Human Resources for an interview are asked to make their needs known in advance.

September 18, 2020