WaterTAP Board Commences Search For CEO

Board seeks candidates who will continue to strengthen Ontario’s thriving water sector 

The Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP) Board of Directors has commenced a formal search for a new Chief Executive Officer. 

“The person selected for this role will be responsible for building upon WaterTAP's success, as well as enhancing and implementing the organization's strategic plan to achieve our next stage of growth," said Kenneth A. Morrison, WaterTAP Chair. 

In addition to guiding WaterTAP’s team, the new CEO will oversee activities that contribute to its mandate: strengthening Ontario’s water technology sector. 

The Board of Directors has established a search committee and has posted a CEO profile. View the profile here (http://www.watertapontario.com/a/jobs/20150317155609_watertap-ceo-job-description.pdf). Eligible candidates should forward their submissions of interest, in confidence, by April 10, 2015, to Mr. Morrison, Board Chair, at ken.morrison@WaterTAPontario.com. 

About WaterTAP

The Water Technology Acceleration Project was established in 2010 by the Government of Ontario under the Water Opportunities Act. It brings a diverse set of experience and guidance to helping water industry entrepreneurs gain access to the resources they need to successfully commercialize their products and services and grow their businesses. WaterTAP’s brand promise is: Water technology thrives here. For more information, visit www.WaterTAPontario.com. 

About The Ontario Water Technology Sector

Ontario is Canada’s financial and industrial centre, a thriving world water technology hub and an established gateway to North and South American markets. Ontario regularly plays host to public and private sector water interests from countries across the world. Ontario is home to more than 900 water technology companies, supported by over 200 research centres, incubators, accelerators and programs that encourage innovative water and wastewater technologies and services. Ontario contains or borders on about one-fifth of the world’s fresh water. Several of its water sector technology clusters, including membrane filtration and ultraviolet disinfection, are world leaders.