The B.C. Ferry Authority is established and governed by the Coastal Ferry Act.
The Authority is a corporation without share capital which owns the single issued voting share of BC Ferries, the service provider under contract to the Province of British Columbia responsible for the delivery of ferry service along coastal British Columbia. The Province is the holder of all of the preferred (non-voting) shares of BC Ferries.
The Authority is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of BC Ferries in support of the public interest, appointing the Board of Directors of BC Ferries and for establishing compensation plans for the Directors and Executives of BC Ferries.
Upcoming Opportunities for Board Appointment Nominations
The Coastal Ferry Act establishes 4 appointment areas responsible for nominating qualified candidates to the Authority Board.
Two BC Ferry Authority Directors nominated by the appointment areas are coming due. Applications are open for interested individuals who reside in the following appointment areas:
- Southern Mainland Appointment Area Representative
- Southern Vancouver Island Appointment Area Representative
Those wishing to be considered must complete a Nomination Form, submitting it to the regional district in which they reside. It is up to the regional district to submit no less than three and no more than 5 qualified candidates.
Eligibility Requirements (Qualified Candidates)
To be eligible, candidates must not:
- Hold elected public office of any kind; or
- Be an employee, officer, or director of BC Ferries, a regional district, a municipality, or a union representing BC Ferries employees.
Nominees must also meet the director qualification requirements under B.C.’s Business Corporations Act
Ideal Candidate Attributes
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to public service
- Strong governance and leadership experience
- Financial literacy and an understanding of the public interest
- Legal expertise and experience working within legislative mandates
- The ability to work collaboratively and exercise independent oversight
Applicants should contact their local regional district directly to confirm submission deadlines and any additional requirements, as these may vary by region.
The BC Ferry Authority acknowledges with respect and gratitude the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory we operate our main office. We further recognise that we carry out our work on the territories of Indigenous Peoples throughout BC. We honour and respect these relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and remain committed to a path of learning and working together.