The Legault government is looking for a “top gun” to lead Mobilité Infra Québec (MIQ), the new agency aiming to reduce the time and costs of public transit projects.

The province put out their first call for applications for the position of president and CEO on Monday.

In a press release, Quebec says the CEO will “ensure, with the support of his or her team, that MIQ adopts best practices in complex transportation project management, and will also have the mandate to develop and maintain a critical mass of government expertise to carry out the projects entrusted to the organization.”

The person chosen will be paid a $350,000 annual salary and must have “significant experience in complex project management in a relevant field, in addition to demonstrating strategic vision and leadership.”

Quebec says it is looking for someone who can collaborate with various partners in the municipal sector, transit companies, the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM), the Réseau de transport métropolitain, CDPQ Infra and many others.

The application deadline is March 21. A CEO will be appointed by the end of the parliamentary session.

Quebec’s Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault this is a decisive step in the implementation of the organization.

“The demand for the completion of complex projects is growing, while the industry is changing and so are the ways of doing things,” she said in the press release. “We need a strong and agile team focused on innovation and results, which will allow us to complete more projects, more quickly and at the best cost, for the benefit of the development of mobility in Quebec and while respecting the ability of Quebecers to pay.”

The future CEO will be primarily responsible for coordinating transportation projects in the province.