As New Brunswick’s power company, NB Power is responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity that powers the homes, businesses, hospitals and communities of more than 400,000 customers. Recognizing the impact of rates on residential customers and the industrial sector, NB Power remains focused on continuous improvement to deliver electricity at some of the lowest rates in Canada, maintaining its commitment to providing clean, competitive and reliable energy solutions.

Significant changes facing the electricity sector present an opportunity for NB Power to transform its business with an emphasis on enhancing customer experience, ensuring energy security and promoting a sustainable clean energy transition. In light of this ongoing renewal, NB Power has an opportunity for new Board Directors who demonstrate agility and adaptability to serve the company in a strategic capacity.

NB Power is a provincial Crown Corporation, with the Province of New Brunswick as its owner and sole shareholder. As a member of the NB Power Board of Directors, the Director will be responsible for providing effective governance and stewardship of NB Power. The Board guides NB Power’s strategic transformation, directing the company on a commercial basis while taking into consideration government policy. It also oversees the evolution of the strategic plan to reflect changes to business and environmental realities, as well as direction from the Shareholder.

The Board of Directors is committed to and maintains a high level of accountability to the Province of New Brunswick as well as transparency for all New Brunswickers, by approving and monitoring the company’s plans, financial results and performance.

Call for Board Directors

In order to accomplish NB Power’s Strategic Plan 2023-2035 – Energizing our Future, the NB Power Board of Directors is seeking candidates that bring a combination of skills and abilities that complement the Board’s existing skills, with specific areas of expertise including

• CEO or senior-level utility experience
• oversight of multiple large capital projects with a focus on project development strategy, risk management and financial oversight
• oversight of large, complex financial transactions
• legal experience in regulatory, governance or legislative compliance
• digital technology experience in cybersecurity and/or artificial intelligence
• senior organizational leadership of cultural transformation and organizational change

Commitment / Compensation:

Candidates for the NB Power Board must be available to devote the time and effort required to fulfil the responsibilities as a Director and Committee member of the Board. The Board convenes for a minimum of four board meetings and two special meetings annually. Directors receive an annual retainer, as well as compensation for attendance at meetings or for duties performed, in accordance with the by-laws. Appointments are for up to five years with provisions for reappointment.

For additional information regarding NB Power, please visit their website at www.nbpower.com.

In keeping with the Government of New Brunswick’s commitment to increase diversity in positions of influence, NB Power encourages applications from candidates representing the diversity of the province’s population, including its linguistic and gender representation as well as its cultural and geographic diversity. To learn more about the position or apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to Renée Young at ryoung@boyden.com.

Review of applications will begin on June 25, 2025 and candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by this date. After this date, your application will be retained and may be considered up until an appointment is made.

While we appreciate the interest of those who submit an expression of interest, only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.