Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.
Founded in 1841, Queen’s University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive institutions, recognized internationally for its excellence in research, teaching, and academic excellence. With a strong legacy of scholarship and discovery, Queen’s has made a lasting global impact while delivering a transformative learning experience. Its community of more than 31,000 students and 5,000 faculty and staff is dedicated to addressing some of humanity’s most pressing challenges.
Queen’s is renowned for its research strengths in areas such as cancer detection and treatment, geoengineering, materials science, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing, and is home to the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics. As a member of Canada’s U15 group of research-intensive universities, Queen’s consistently ranks among the top institutions globally and nationally. It is placed within the top 200 worldwide by the QS World University Rankings and among the top 10 universities in Canada by Maclean’s. In addition, Queen’s has ranked among the top 10 universities globally for six consecutive years in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assesses institutional contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Queen’s will celebrate its 200th year in 2041 and has articulated how it will continue to be navigated by a shared purpose and a commitment to the public good, through the Queen’s Bicentennial Vision. It is within this context that Queen’s University welcomes applications for the position of Vice-Principal (Finance and Administration), starting early 2027 or soon after.
Reporting to Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Patrick Deane, the Vice‑Principal (Finance and Administration) (“VPFA”) is Queen’s chief administrative and financial officer, and a key member of the senior leadership team who provides strategic financial leadership and enterprise stewardship to sustain and advance the University’s academic mission. In support of these efforts, the VPFA must foster a culture of service and collaboration across campus, be a demonstrable champion for all aspects of equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, and fully support transparent and ethical decision-making. The VPFA works closely and partners with the Principal, Provost, and Deans to make long‑term decisions about resource allocation, capital investment, and institutional risk. Additionally, the VPFA supports both the Board and its relevant subcommittees (Audit and Risk; Finance, Assets and Strategic Infrastructure; human Resources; and University Culture). The role combines strategic planning and policy development with operational oversight of a large and diverse portfolio of administrative functions composed of Financial and Administration; Facilities; Information Technology Services; Human Resources; Risk and Safety Services. The VPFA also represents Queen’s externally, cultivating productive relationships with a variety of partners, including various levels of government, sector organizations, community partners, alumni, and donors.
As a qualified candidate, you must hold an undergraduate degree; a relevant professional designation and/or a graduate level degree are preferred. Your career includes substantive experience in senior leadership positions in a finance and/or administrative function, overseeing a comparable portfolio to this position (e.g., financial management, treasury/debt issuance, capital program delivery, enterprise risk, information technology, human resources, etc.). Your experience from working in a large, complex, unionized public sector organization has afforded you exposure to pension governance, public-private partnerships, and collective bargaining. You are adept at translating policy into strategy, have outstanding financial acumen, and are rigorous with controls and compliance while being pragmatic about business outcomes. Colleagues view you as collaborative, politically astute, and a credible leader with high integrity and excellent communications skills. Your management style motivates, develops, and retains engaged teams that are multigenerational and diverse. As a seasoned senior leader, you are well-versed in governance best practices and have experience supporting and working with both a Board of Trustees and its sub committees. The VPFA plays a vital role in the University’s efforts to enhance Indigenization – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA); as such, candidates must be committed to Queen’s shared mission of supporting and engaging community in inclusive and meaningful ways, working within a diverse campus community, and with implementing equitable and diverse policies and practices in line with Queen’s I-EDIAA principals.
To learn more about this significant leadership opportunity with Queen’s University, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (Caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Salary Range and Compensation Package: The salary offered will be commensurate with experience. For information on the University’s total compensation package, please visit: https://www.queensu.ca/humanresources/employee-resources/benefits
On Site Work: Given the scope of the portfolio, this role requires the successful candidate to work on site at Queen’s campus in Kingston, Ontario. Additionally, there are leadership responsibilities that often extend into evenings and weekends.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Replacing an upcoming vacancy due to retirement.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
The University will provide support in its recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes an applicant’s accessibility needs into account. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact Jane Griffith at Jane@griffithgroup.ca and hradmin@queensu.ca. Every effort to accommodate candidates will be made in a way that is equitable and respectful of their additional professional, community, and personal responsibilities.

The Next Leap Starts Here. CIFAR doesn’t just solve complex challenges; it imagines new possibilities for humanity. CIFAR is a global catalyst for breakthroughs, mobilizing the world’s most brilliant minds to tackle the questions that define our future. Founded in Canada and connected to the world, CIFAR provides the platform for high-risk, high-reward research. For more information, please visit: https://cifar.ca/
It is within this context that CIFAR welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its inaugural Head, Fundamental Research commencing Fall 2026, or soon thereafter.
The Head, Fundamental Research provides strategic leadership for CIFAR’s research portfolio, guiding activities that span early-stage discovery, horizon exploration, research programs, and impact clusters. Reporting to the Executive Director, Research, this role is responsible for shaping and stewarding a dynamic portfolio that advances CIFAR’s mission of driving transformative knowledge and global impact. As a senior leader within the Research Department and a member of CIFAR’s Leadership Team, the Head, Fundamental Research plays a critical role in ensuring CIFAR’s research initiatives are thoughtfully designed, effectively managed, and positioned to generate meaningful scientific and societal impact. This role oversees CIFAR’s research programs and impact clusters, while integrating foresight and discovery pipeline initiatives to support CIFAR’s long-term strategy. The Head, Fundamental Research also leads and supports a team of Research Program Directors and the Senior Director, Research & Strategic Initiatives and works closely with internal and external partners to ensure the portfolio remains innovative, rigorous, and globally relevant.
As the ideal candidate, you hold a PhD in a field of relevance to CIFAR’s work and have a demonstrated record of research contribution. You have a deep understanding of research principles, program design, and best practices in research management, and understand the global research landscape, including institutions, networks, and emerging areas of inquiry. You have experience working within a research-focused organization, in roles that include managing a team of highly engaged researchers, academics and scholarly experts. You have contributed to, and work to foster, a culture that with an interdisciplinary perspective; that is highly collaborative, inquisitive, innovative and curious. You are a strategic leader who has the ability to shape research agendas in complex and evolving environments, navigate ambiguity, convey complex ideas, and influence outcomes while building trust across a multitude of partners and stakeholders. Your exceptional verbal and written communications skills support this work and are viewed as being both credible and trustworthy. You have strong financial acumen, including experience managing large and complex budgets from a variety of funders, including philanthropic donors, governments, and institutions.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: New role
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $154, 964 – 182,310 – To ensure fair and equitable pay at CIFAR, placement on the salary range will be based on the successful candidate’s years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive wellness and benefits package, professional development opportunities for learning and growth, and a defined benefits pension.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with CIFAR, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Location/WFH: CIFAR encourages a hybrid working model that includes work-from-home arrangements with a minimum of 3 days in the office and Focus Fridays (meeting-free Fridays every week).
CIFAR welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
CIFAR and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.
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La prochaine avancée prend forme ici. Le CIFAR ne fait pas que relever des défis complexes : il imagine de nouvelles possibilités pour l’humanité. Le CIFAR est un catalyseur d’innovations majeures, qui mobilise les plus brillants cerveaux du monde pour s’attaquer aux grands enjeux de demain. Fondé au Canada et résolument tourné vers le monde, le CIFAR sert de tremplin aux projets de recherche les plus ambitieux. Pour plus de renseignements, visitez le https://cifar.ca/fr/.
C’est dans ce contexte que le CIFAR accepte les candidatures et les propositions de candidature pour pourvoir, pour la première fois, le poste de chef ou cheffe, Recherche fondamentale, dont la prise de fonction est prévue à l’automne 2026 ou peu après.
À la tête de la recherche fondamentale, la personne en poste assure l’orientation stratégique du portefeuille de recherche et supervise les activités liées à la découverte préliminaire, au travail exploratoire, aux programmes de recherche et aux pôles d’impact. Relevant de la direction générale de la recherche, elle a pour mandat de définir et d’encadrer un portefeuille de projets dynamiques qui aident le CIFAR à remplir sa mission à titre de catalyseur de connaissances transformatrices et d’impact mondial. En tant que cadre supérieur au sein du Service de la recherche et membre de l’équipe de direction du CIFAR, la ou le titulaire du poste joue un rôle essentiel en veillant à ce que les initiatives de recherche du CIFAR soient conçues avec soin, gérées avec efficacité et aptes à produire des retombées scientifiques et sociétales concrètes. Ce poste consiste à superviser les programmes de recherche et les pôles d’impact du CIFAR, tout en veillant à intégrer les initiatives de prospective et de développement de projets au sein du portefeuille afin de soutenir la stratégie à long terme de l’organisation. La ou le titulaire du poste encadre et appuie également une équipe composée de responsables de programmes de recherche et de la direction principale de la recherche et des initiatives stratégiques. Cette personne travaille en étroite collaboration avec des partenaires internes et externes pour s’assurer que le portefeuille reste innovant, rigoureux et adapté au contexte mondial.
Vous êtes la personne idéale si vous détenez un doctorat dans une discipline liée au travail du CIFAR et possédez une expérience avérée en matière de contribution à la recherche. Vous avez une connaissance approfondie des principes de la recherche, de la conception de programmes et des meilleures pratiques en gestion de la recherche. De plus, vous comprenez le milieu mondial de la recherche, notamment les établissements, les réseaux et les nouveaux domaines d’étude. Vous justifiez d’une expérience au sein d’une organisation axée sur la recherche, où vous avez notamment assuré la gestion d’une équipe composée de chercheurs et de chercheuses, d’universitaires et de spécialistes à haut degré d’engagement. Vous avez contribué à instaurer, et vous vous efforcez de promouvoir, une culture fondée sur une approche interdisciplinaire, caractérisée par un esprit de collaboration, un goût pour la découverte, l’innovation et la curiosité. Vous faites preuve d’un leadership stratégique et êtes capable de définir des axes de recherche dans des environnements complexes et en constante évolution, de trouver vos repères dans un environnement incertain, de transmettre des idées complexes et d’influencer les résultats, tout en instaurant un climat de confiance auprès d’un grand nombre de partenaires et de parties prenantes. Vos compétences exceptionnelles en communication orale et écrite sont perçues comme crédibles et dignes de confiance et soutiennent ce travail. Vous possédez un sens aigu des finances, notamment une expérience dans la gestion de budgets importants et complexes provenant de divers bailleurs de fonds, notamment des donatrices et donateurs philanthropiques, des gouvernements et des institutions.
Utilisation de l’IA : Griffith Group Executive Search n’utilise pas l’intelligence artificielle pour présélectionner, évaluer ou sélectionner les candidatures à un poste.
Raison de l’affichage : nouveau poste
Fourchette salariale et rémunération globale : 154 964 $ à 182 310 $ – Dans un souci d’équité salariale, le CIFAR détermine le positionnement dans l’échelle de rémunération en fonction de l’expérience, des compétences et des qualifications liées au poste. La rémunération globale comprend un ensemble complet d’avantages sociaux et de prestations de bien-être, des occasions de développement professionnel favorisant l’apprentissage et l’épanouissement, ainsi qu’un régime de retraite à prestations déterminées.
Pour en savoir plus sur ce poste de direction aux responsabilités importantes au sein du CIFAR, veuillez envoyer en toute confidentialité un CV détaillé accompagné d’une lettre de motivation à Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) ou à Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Emplacement/télétravail : Le CIFAR favorise un modèle hybride alliant télétravail et présence minimale de trois jours au bureau, en plus d’offrir des vendredis sans réunions chaque semaine pour vous permettre de vous concentrer sur vos dossiers.
Le CIFAR encourage et accueille favorablement les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, notamment des femmes, des personnes autochtones, des personnes issues de minorités ethniques, des personnes handicapées et des personnes de toutes orientations sexuelles ou identités de genre.
Toutes les personnes candidates qualifiées sont invitées à postuler; toutefois, la priorité sera accordée aux personnes légalement autorisées à travailler au Canada.
Le CIFAR et le Griffith Group s’engagent à mettre en place un processus de recrutement inclusif, accessible et accueillant qui offre des aménagements raisonnables à toutes les personnes. Veuillez communiquer avec Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) si vous avez besoin d’aménagements particuliers pour participer aux processus de recrutement ou d’évaluation.

The Loran Scholars Foundation was founded on the belief that developing young Canadian leaders is vitally important. Established in 1988, Loran has become one of Canada’s largest merit scholarships, dedicated to identifying and supporting talented undergraduate students to help them become future leaders. Each year, more than 5,000 students from every province and territory apply for a Loran Award. Through a rigorous multi-stage selection process involving 600+ volunteer assessors nationwide, 36 students are chosen as Loran Scholars. Over their university years, scholars are exposed to a range of experiences designed to cultivate purpose, ethical decision-making, and civic responsibility. Over 3,400 students have been awarded since founding, and today Loran alumni are shaping Canada’s civic, social, and economic future as entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers, doctors, and community leaders.
The Loran Scholars Foundation is poised to undertake a new chapter of growth, led by an individual who can strengthen and expand the organization’s impact by further developing the strategic vision and national voice on character, service and leadership. It is within this context that the Loran Scholars Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, commencing Fall 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO holds the full responsibility for building and further enlarging all aspects of this national organization: achieving Loran’s mission to identify and develop the next generation of character-driven leaders; stewarding the scholars, alumni, and volunteer community; and ensuring the financial health of the Foundation through sustained and growing philanthropic support. The CEO leads a team of 16 staff and 600+ volunteers across Canada who operate remotely through a strong, connected culture. The CEO also serves as Loran’s most visible external champion with university partners, government, the broader community, and donors. The CEO has ultimate responsibility for Loran’s short- and long-term viability and will be required to be actively engaged in building and executing its fundraising activities, supported by the Development team and volunteer Board, to ensure donor relationships are cultivated, fostered, and sustained.
As a qualified candidate, you are a well-respected senior leader from an organization in the non-profit, education, or public sector that ideally serves youth, with experience fostering excellence and building trusted long-term relationships with donors, university leaders, and other relevant Loran partners. Experience gained driving philanthropic growth in a donor-facing organization, is highly preferred, as is an understanding of the higher education sector. You have strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, relevant charity regulations, and CRA guidelines; experience with endowments is an asset. You are comfortable acting as a spokesperson for an organization and speaking to audiences of various sizes and constituencies. You can articulate a compelling vision for an organization that results in enhanced organizational visibility, are energized by donor cultivation, skilled at making the case for transformational giving, and will be at ease mobilizing Loran’s extensive network (alumni, board, mentors, volunteers), located across the country and globally. You are well-versed in governance best practices and have experience either reporting to or working with charitable Boards. Your people management style motivates, develops, and retains a highly engaged, passionate and mission-driven teams that strives for excellence in all it does. You have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), inclusive leadership practices, equitable access to opportunity, and accessibility-informed decision-making. When colleagues and peers speak about you, your commitment to service, your leadership skills, your thoughtful manner, and your irreproachable character are commonly mentioned. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from recognized university; and a graduate level degree and verbal fluency in both of Canada’s official languages are both considered strong assets.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: upcoming Vacancy.
Location/WFH: Preference for the successful candidate to be based in the Greater Toronto Area due to proximity to core funding relationships. Regular travel to other destinations within Canada for up to a week at a time is required. Occasional evening and weekend availability is essential.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Loran Scholars Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
The Loran Scholars Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, particularly from Indigenous and other historically marginalized communities. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
The Loran Scholars Foundation and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

The University of Guelph, Department of Athletics & Recreation exists to benefit and support physical and mental well-being through activity and engagement. Its mission is to be leaders in the delivery of innovative and impactful programs, services, and experiences in sport, fitness, recreation, well-being, and leadership, founded on a culture of service excellence, inclusion, and health and safety. The Department’s extensive physical infrastructure includes three gymnasiums, two ice rinks, four turf soccer/rugby fields, a football stadium, three ball diamonds, two grass fields, two swimming pools, a fieldhouse, a rock-climbing wall, and three fitness facilities. The Fitness and Recreation programme provides inclusive access to fitness, instructional, intramural, and informal recreation opportunities to ~30,000 undergraduate and graduate students on the Guelph campus, with a weekly participation exceeding 25,000 engagements. The Gryphons Varsity programme is one of the largest intercollegiate programs in Canada, with 38 intercollegiate teams and approximately 840 student-athletes, supported by coaches and professional staff dedicated to student-athlete development, safety, academic success, and competitive excellence and competes provincially and nationally as members of the OUA and U SPORTS.
The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive and research-intensive universities. Established in 1964, the University enjoys a reputation for innovation and excellence dating back more than 150 years to its founding colleges: Ontario Veterinary College, Ontario Agricultural College and Macdonald Institute. Today the University’s eight colleges conduct cutting-edge teaching and research across a range of disciplines in the physical and life sciences, business, arts, social sciences, and agricultural and veterinary sciences. Together its students, faculty and staff pursue active inquiry and exercise creativity in its shared commitment to Improve Life.
It is within this context that the University of Guelph welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Senior Director, Athletics and Recreation, commencing late Summer 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Vice-Provost, Student Affairs, the Senior Director, Athletics and Recreation (Senior Director) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of a comprehensive Athletics and Recreation portfolio that plays a central role in student engagement, well-being, and institutional reputation. As a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team, the Senior Director contributes to division-wide planning related to strategy, staffing, budget, and policy, and plays a critical role in advancing a vision for Athletics and Recreation that is anti-racist, accessible, inclusive, and trauma-informed, and that promotes safe, meaningful, and developmentally rich experiences for all students. Programs and activities under the Senior Director’s purview include Recreation and Programming; High Performance Sport; Marketing, Communications, and Events; Facility Development and Management; Finance and Administration; Human Resources; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and Alumni Engagement. The Senior Director ensures that Athletics and Recreation programs are firmly aligned with the academic mission of the University, fostering environments in which students and staff can thrive. Central to this role is a commitment to student-athlete health and safety, holistic well-being, academic achievement, and personal development, as well as ensuring that recreation and active-living opportunities are accessible, welcoming, and responsive to the diverse needs of the student community. The Senior Director is responsible for managing an operating budget exceeding $14M, along with an annual capital renewal budget of approximately $2M and has overall responsibility for approximately 66 full-time staff and 800 part-time staff, making the department the University’s largest employer of students. Additionally, 4,000 youth community participants engaged via the Junior Gryphons programming, and the University of Guelph’s summer camps and related programs are therefore also part of this portfolio’s responsibilities.
As a qualified candidate, you have significant management level experience from an organization that has a sports-related program or service mandate and have strong financial acumen, including experience managing large and complex budgets. Lived experience gained from attending a university is considered an asset, as is an undergraduate and/or Master’s level degree. Your career should include oversight of, and engagement in, both recreational programs and high-performance sports. Leading and developing high-performing teams within unionized and non-unionized environments is considered a strong asset. You are a systems level thinker who is able to translate strategy into operational outcomes. You have a depth of knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management practices within the post-secondary or public sector context, and a deep commitment to student development, ethical leadership in sport, inclusive practices, and academic success. As a leader, you are adept at managing high-profile, sensitive, and complex issues with professionalism and integrity. As an ambassador for Athletics and Recreation, you must be at ease engaging at the community, provincial, and national levels, supporting collaboration, accountability, and be in alignment with the University’s mission and values. You understand how to facilitate revenue generation, have experience with fundraising and donor engagement activities, including alumni and donor stewardship, and will ensure that philanthropic activities align with departmental and University priorities and values. Your management style fosters an inclusive, respectful, and high-engagement workplace culture, and you have high emotional intelligence, self-awareness and empathy, and the ability to build trust and credibility. Candidates must have demonstrable experience providing leadership on equity-related strategy, policy implementation, and complex issues, including Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion-related case managements and investigations.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy
Location/WFH: The University of Guelph is an on-site working environment that supports a Flexible Work Arrangement subject to departmental approval. The scope of the portfolio also requires flexibility, with programming and leadership responsibilities that often extend into evenings and weekends.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph and is classified as P13 on the Professional and Managerial Salary Grid. The target range is $169,481- $189,481 commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employee wellness package, which can be read about via: https://careers.uoguelph.ca/content/Wellbeing/
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the University of Guelph, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
The University of Guelph welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
The University of Guelph and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

The University of Guelph, Department of Athletics & Recreation exists to benefit and support physical and mental well-being through activity and engagement. Its mission is to be leaders in the delivery of innovative and impactful programs, services, and experiences in sport, fitness, recreation, well-being, and leadership, founded on a culture of service excellence, inclusion, and health and safety. The Department’s extensive physical infrastructure includes three gymnasiums, two ice rinks, four turf soccer/rugby fields, a football stadium, three ball diamonds, two grass fields, two swimming pools, a fieldhouse, a rock-climbing wall, and three fitness facilities. The Fitness and Recreation programme provides inclusive access to fitness, instructional, intramural, and informal recreation opportunities to ~30,000 undergraduate and graduate students on the Guelph campus, with a weekly participation exceeding 25,000 engagements. The Gryphons Varsity programme is one of the largest intercollegiate programs in Canada, with 38 intercollegiate teams and approximately 840 student-athletes, supported by coaches and professional staff dedicated to student-athlete development, safety, academic success, and competitive excellence and competes provincially and nationally as members of the OUA and U SPORTS.
The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive and research-intensive universities. Established in 1964, the University enjoys a reputation for innovation and excellence dating back more than 150 years to its founding colleges: Ontario Veterinary College, Ontario Agricultural College and Macdonald Institute. Today the University’s eight colleges conduct cutting-edge teaching and research across a range of disciplines in the physical and life sciences, business, arts, social sciences, and agricultural and veterinary sciences. Together its students, faculty and staff pursue active inquiry and exercise creativity in its shared commitment to Improve Life.
It is within this context that the University of Guelph welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Director, Student Athlete Experience and High-Performance Sport, commencing late Summer 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Athletics and Recreation, the Director, Student Athlete Experience and High-Performance Sport (Director) is responsible for establishing and implementing a high-performance sport model that aligns with institutional priorities and positions the University for sustained success within provincial and national systems, including Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS. As a key member of the Athletics & Recreation senior leadership team, the Director provides expert guidance on the development of policies, performance frameworks, and program standards, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and alignment with best practices in safe, ethical, and inclusive sport. The Director is responsible for ensuring that strategic and operational decisions for the University’s interuniversity sport program are focused on high-performance outcomes, student-athlete experience, and coaching excellence. The Director leads and supports a diverse team of coaches and professional staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and learner-centred development. This responsibility includes oversight of coaching recruitment, performance management, professional development, and resolving complex and sensitive student-athlete and team-related matters. The Director will foster collaborative partnerships across campus and with external partners and members, with the goal of strengthening athlete supports, enhancing program visibility, and advancing Athletics & Recreation within the University and broader community. Working closely with the Director, Programs & Operations, the Director will ensure the effective integration of high-performance priorities with operational delivery, including facilities, scheduling, and event execution. The Director must demonstrate credibility and composure in a complex, highly visible environment and will represent the University in institutional, provincial, and national forums. Through this work, the Director plays a critical role in positioning the University of Guelph as a recognized leader in excellence in the student-athlete experience and high-performance sport. The Director will also lead the planning and oversight of varsity sport budgets, ensuring alignment of financial resources with strategic priorities and program needs, oversee the financial components of student-athlete support, including awards and scholarships. The Director must ensure compliance with governing body regulations, collaborate with Student Financial Services, and contribute to revenue generation strategies, including fundraising, partnerships, and program-based initiatives that support the sustainability of varsity sports.
As a qualified candidate, your management level experience includes oversight of athletic programming and/or coaching. Experience with post-secondary sectorial athletics programming is preferred, including a comprehensive knowledge of practices and policies at the OUA and U SPORTS. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in comparatively complex organizations will be considered. Your experience working with athletes must include an understanding of student development, best practices in the promotion and support of holistic student wellbeing, and the ability to manage risk and protect the safety and wellbeing of students and staff. As a team leader, you foster a collaborative culture, are an excellent people manager, enjoy mentoring and motivating coaches and athletes, and have a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. As a senior leader, you have budget and financial management skills, and the required skills needed to exercise significant decision-making authority with a high degree of political acuity, judgment, and leadership. Candidates must also have demonstrable experience with equity-related strategy, policy implementation, and complex issues, including Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility-related case managements and investigations.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy
Location/WFH: The University of Guelph is an on-site working environment that supports a Flexible Work Arrangement subject to departmental approval. The scope of the portfolio also requires flexibility, with programming and leadership responsibilities that often extend into evenings and weekends.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph and is classified as P10 on the Professional and Managerial Salary Grid. The target range is $125,000 – $145,000 commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employee wellness package, which can be read about via: https://careers.uoguelph.ca/content/Wellbeing/
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the University of Guelph, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
The University of Guelph welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
The University of Guelph and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.
Founded in 1841, Queen’s University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive institutions, recognized internationally for its excellence in research, teaching, and academic excellence. With a strong legacy of scholarship and discovery, Queen’s has made a lasting global impact while delivering a transformative learning experience. Its community of more than 31,000 students and 5,000 faculty and staff is dedicated to addressing some of humanity’s most pressing challenges.
Queen’s is renowned for its research strengths in areas such as cancer detection and treatment, geoengineering, materials science, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing, and is home to the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics. As a member of Canada’s U15 group of research-intensive universities, Queen’s consistently ranks among the top institutions globally and nationally. It is placed within the top 200 worldwide by the QS World University Rankings and among the top 10 universities in Canada by Maclean’s. In addition, Queen’s has ranked among the top 10 universities globally for six consecutive years in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assesses institutional contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
It is within this context that Queen’s University welcomes applications for the position of Senior Director, Internal Communications (“Senior Director”).
Reporting to the AVP Integrated Communications, with dotted line to the VP, University Relations, the Senior Director is an integral member of the central communications senior team. The Senior Director will design and execute Queen’s central internal communications functions, developing strategic communication plans that organize and prioritize communication for Queen’s (faculty and staff).The Senior Director will ensure members are connected to the institution’s overall strategic initiatives, purpose, mission and values; will lead and continually elevate the internal communications function at Queen’s University; and will advance the strategic development and impact of internal communications across the University. To achieve these goals, the Senior Director will design and steward an integrated internal communications system that works across the entire University, establishing and convening a cross-campus Internal Communications Working Group – a community of practice with representation from faculties and shared services – and with leading the development and implementation of an enterprise internal communications strategy and governance framework. The Senior Director will work closely with the Principal’s and Provost’s offices, central Human Resources’ leadership, faculty communications leads and shared service portfolios to build readiness and ensure internal communications serve as an engine for Queen’s employee experience and institutional performance. Working in close coordination with fellow University Relations leaders, the Senior Director sets the framework for communications staff to ensure the integration of content, messaging and approach across the institution. The Senior Director also plays a vital role in the University’s efforts to enhance Indigenization – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA) while contributing to the shared mission of supporting and engaging the Queen’s community in inclusive and meaningful ways.
As the ideal candidate, your career includes significant progressive experience in strategic communications, with an expertise in internal communications, from large and complex, multi-stakeholder and decentralized environments. You have been involved in building or transforming internal communications, including developing plans, strategies, operating models and best practices. As a communications executive, you understand how to utilize content strategy, storytelling and engagements to build culture and further a sense of belonging and mission alignment across an organization. Colleagues refer to your ability to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, to provide communications and engagement counsel, and to build alignment and consensus through influence, rather than direct authority. You have a high level of professionalism and judgement, can manage confidential information, and are able to build an understanding, and knowledge, of the key role internal communications plays through team management, coaching and mentoring. Candidates must hold a university degree, and a graduate level degree or relevant professional designation in communications or leadership are both considered assets. Candidates must also have an interest, and ability, to work within a diverse campus community and demonstrated success in implementing equitable, diverse, inclusive policies and practices in line with Queen’s I-EDIAA principals.
To learn more about this significant leadership opportunity with Queen’s University, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (Caroline@griffithgroup.ca)

The University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA) is a certified union recognized by the Ontario Labour Relations Act. It is the sole bargaining agent of Faculty, Librarians, Veterinarians, and College Professors at the University of Guelph, representing approximately 850 members. It is responsible for negotiating the terms and conditions of employment through Collective Agreements between the UGFA and the University Administration.
It is within this context that UGFA welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Executive Officer, commencing Summer 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Executive and Council, the Executive Officer provides leadership across the Faculty Association’s operational, governance, financial, and labour relations functions to ensure the day-to-day and long-term functioning of the Faculty Association. The Executive Officer plays a pivotal role ensuring compliance with the collective agreement, serving as a senior partner to the faculty Chief Negotiator, contributing to the bargaining strategy and participating directly at the negotiating table. The Executive Officer also assists the Grievance Information Officers with items including case oversight, supports members in high-conflict situations with the utmost confidentiality and sensitivity, and manages UGFA’s relationships with CAUT and OCUFA. Management responsibilities internal to the organization include managing UGFA’s annual budget and financial controls, all human resources activities including hiring and mentoring the team, and ensuring that UGFA values of transparency, fairness, accountability and equity are reflected in all its work.
As the ideal candidate, you have substantive experience working in a similar environment, including labour organizations, academic trade unions, or ideally, another faculty association, and have demonstrated experience with collective bargaining, labour relations strategies, grievances and arbitration. You have strong financial acumen, including managing budgets and providing financial oversight, and are knowledgeable of relevant non-profit accounting regulations. You are known for your proven experience cultivating, building and sustaining strong relationships with various constituencies, and your comfort with public speaking, including media relations and acting as a spokesperson for an organization. As a seasoned senior leader, you are well-versed in governance best practices and have experience reporting to, working with, or being a member of a voluntary board of directors. An understanding, and ideally knowledge, of the uniqueness of the post secondary sector is required, as is an appreciation for democratic decision-making and collegial governance. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to UGFA’s vision and values, including principles of equity and diversity. A completed university degree from a recognized institution is also required.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $160,000-190,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a competitive benefits package including enrollment in the University Pension Plan, paid vacation, and a one-time relocation allowance.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the University of Guelph Faculty Association, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Location/WFH: The Executive Officer role is primarily in-office, with some hybrid remote flexibility. The position requires flexibility and availability during peak periods, particularly during bargaining, grievance escalation, or potential labour action.
UGFA welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
UGFA and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.