Anchors Away? Hear about Hamilton Harbour today!

Today's guest speaker is Vicki Gruber, Director of Safety & Security/Harbour Master for the Hamilton/Oshawa Port Authority.

Speaker's Bio

Vicki is one of only two female Harbour Masters among the 17 Canadian Port Authorities.

She joined the Harbour Master's Office/Port Patrol team in Hamilton in 2006. In 2014, she assumed the role of Patrol Supervisor and was subsequently promoted to Manager of Port Security and Harbour Master later that year. 

In 2021, she advanced to the position of Director of Safety & Security/Harbour Master where she oversees port security, harbour operations, emergency management, and health and safety portfolios for the Ports of Hamilton and Oshawa. 

With over 30 years of experience in the security industry, Vicki actively participates in numerous community and professional organizations. 

She had served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario and holds the position of Chair for the Association of Canadian Port Authorities Port Security Committee. 

Additionally, she is a member of the National Port Security Committee. 

Vicki graduated with honours from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology’s Emergency Management program.