University Registrar

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.
Queen’s University, one of Canada’s top-ranked universities, is internationally recognized for its research, innovation, and academic excellence. It has a strong history of scholarship and discovery, global impact, and transformative education and its students, faculty, and staff are tackling humanity’s greatest challenges. Home to over 28,000 full-time students, Queen’s offers diverse learning opportunities, a broad range of student services and supports, unmistakable school spirit, and boasts an undergraduate graduation rate of 89%, the highest in Canada. Queen’s research-intensive environment and interdisciplinary program offerings provide students with the comprehensive and nimble competencies and skills required in today’s competitive and evolving work environment with 95% of Queen’s students employed within six months of graduation. Its alumni are an international community of lifelong learners and accomplished leaders, with a global network of 150,000 graduates in 119 countries. Queen’s is ranked highly, both globally for research and academic excellence by QS World University Rankings (Top 200), and domestically by Maclean’s Magazine (Top 10 in Canada).
It is within this context that Queen’s University welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its University Registrar, commencing spring/summer 2026.
Reporting to the Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, the University Registrar (“Registrar”) is responsibility for directing activities across the entire student academic experience from admission through graduation. Through providing reliable operational support and strategic direction to the University, the Registrar is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of all student records and related university policies. Working with a large and complex team, the Registrar directs all activities and four functional areas of the Office of the Registrar (OUR) including Registration; Records and Enrolment Services; Timetabling and Examinations; Student Information Systems; Student Financials and Student Financial Aid & Awards. The Registrar is also accountable for the planning and operation of all the University’s convocation ceremonies and is responsible for ensuring that all duties in the Office of the Registrar are carried out in compliance with university policies and government legislation. The Registrar advises and supports the Vice-Provost/Dean and, in consultation with Faculties and Schools, sets policies and procedures related to registration, fees and financial assistance, and engages in strategic enrolment management and systems planning for the University. To provide a coordinated and seamless approach to the University’s provision of an excellent student experience, the Registrar also works closely with campus partners to advocate for a student-centric approach to regulatory and process changes and champions operational efficiency. The Registrar participates on various Senate committees and provides reports to the Senate and the Board of Trustees, as required. The Registrar 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 students in inclusive and meaningful ways
Ideal candidates hold significant experience from a registrarial position within a higher education setting; experience in a large, complex and publicly funded institution with unionized staff is considered a strong asset. Candidates should bring knowledge and expertise across the entirety of the registrarial services including developing institutional policies and procedures regarding strategic enrolment planning and management. Experience with initiatives related to modernization and process improvement of systems supporting student services, including changes that automate processes and maximize the use of information technology to optimize student service and user experience, are a strong asset. As the ideal candidate, you are conversant with all aspects of data governance, analytics and reporting skills, and are able to leverage institutional data to drive strategy and decision-making. You have demonstratable skills leading cultural change toward a proactive, student centred and collaborative service model, and enjoy managing, mentoring and motivating a dedicated team. Candidates must hold a masters level degree from a recognized university and 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).
Salary Range and Compensation Package: As a grade 14 position, the target hiring range is $170,000-220,000, commensurate with experience. For information on the University’s total compensation package, please visit: https://www.queensu.ca/humanresources/employee-resources/benefits
Location: This position is an in person, on campus role. As such, candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance of the campus or plan to relocate within driving distance of Kingston, Ontario.
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.

Director, Finance

We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of St. Michael’s College operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
The University of St. Michael’s College (USMC) is a Catholic institution of higher learning federated with the University of Toronto. USMC boasts a large and dynamic undergraduate division where students study across the full breadth of disciplines in the arts and the sciences. It is also home to a growing Social Responsibility and Sustainability program in its Continuing Education Division; the renowned Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology (in partnership with Regis College); and the John M. Kelly Library, which is one of the busiest libraries at the University of Toronto. USMC is looking forward to its 180th anniversary in 2032 and has formulated a strategic plan, St. Mike’s 180, whose three pillars—academics, community, and sustainability—point to its commitment to transformative leadership in service of the common good and of the planet we share.
It is within this context that the University of St. Michael’s College is embarking on a search for its next Director, Finance.
Reporting to the Bursar & Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance is USMC’s senior financial expert. As a trusted advisor, the Director of Finance plays a central role in helping senior leaders interpret financial data, assess risk and opportunity, and make informed decisions that optimize the institution’s financial health and impact. This includes active participation in cross-functional planning, forecasting, and evaluation of initiatives that affect the University’s operations, investments, and growth. Overseeing a team of 5 individuals, the Director’s portfolio includes financial accounting and reporting; planning, budgeting and analysis; treasury and cash management; pension fund administration; risk and compliance; and systems and processes. A key member of USMC’s senior administration, the Director also attends meetings of the University’s board, the Collegium, supports all meetings of the Investment and Finance & Audit Committees, and attends Executive Committee meetings as required.
As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic financial leader whose career includes progressive senior leadership experience as a business partner and advisor in a small, but complex non-for-profit environment. Your career includes experience relevant to the aforementioned units under the Director’s purview, including a depth of knowledge and comfort with not-for-profit accounting, and with investment, fund, pension and technical accounting. As a team leader, you actively support, mentor and develop your team members and foster an inclusive work environment within an employment equity framework. As a continuous learner, you keep abreast of new trends and technologies, and understand the issues, emerging trends, and policies and legislation that affect Canadian- and Ontario-based postsecondary institutions. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university along with a financial designation in good standing (CPA). Experience working in Catholic education is considered an asset.
To apply or explore this leadership position at the University of St. Michael’s College further, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, those leally eligible to work in 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 hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca.

Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

We acknowledge that UBC’s two main campuses are situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, and in the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for excellence in teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities in North America. UBC’s vision is to inspire people, ideas and actions for a better world, fostering global citizenship and advancing a sustainable and just society. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with curiosity and drive to make a difference. UBC is home to over 70,000 students, supported by a $3.8-billion annual budget and 19,000 faculty and staff across its campuses in Vancouver and the Okanagan. For more information about UBC, visit www.ubc.ca.
As the only Faculty of Dentistry in British Columbia offering two undergraduate programs (dentistry and dental hygiene), five graduate programs, and continuing education all under one roof, the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, once again considered the leading dentistry program in Canada, holds a unique and vital role in shaping the future of oral healthcare. It is committed to advancing knowledge and practice in oral and general health through progressive clinical education, innovative research and community engagement. Students gain meaningful, hands-on clinical learning experiences while serving the community’s diverse patients at its state-of-the-art Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre. The Faculty celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024, which was marked by many milestones including its innovative researchers being profiled in Impressions magazine, and through the launch of the Student Wellness Fund, enabling meaningful initiatives that support dental students as they navigate the demands of their programs. With more than 4,000 alumni spanning the globe, the Faculty’s impact is both local and international.
It is within this context that The University of British Columbia welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, commencing July 1, 2026, or soon thereafter. Upon recommendation from the President’s Advisory Committee, chaired by the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, the Dean is appointed for a five-year renewable term in accordance with the Deans Appointment Policy (Policy AP5).
Reporting to Dr Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic UBC Vancouver, the Dean, Faculty of Dentistry provides strategic and academic leadership across the Faculty and the University. With a focus on the Faculty’s four core areas (People, Education, Research, Engagement), the Dean will advance knowledge and practice in oral and general health through progressive education, innovative research, and service-oriented community engagement. As the Faculty’s strategic plan concludes, the incoming Dean will lead the Faculty through its next period of innovation and growth, focusing on its academic excellence, the development and application of emerging technologies, exceptional student preparedness through experiential education opportunities, a strong and vibrant UBC community through partnerships, and alumni and donor engagement. As such, the Dean must be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder who fosters and supports a collaborative environment, both within the Faculty, across campus as an integral member of the Provost’s leadership team, and externally at the local, provincial, national, and global levels. As the senior officer of the Faculty, the Dean also leads the development, allocation and oversight of the Faculty’s budget, aligning resources with its strategic priorities, ensuring that the sustainable, transparent management of its resources are supporting investments in its programs, priorities and people.
Ideal candidates hold a record of serving as a strategic academic administrator within a similarly complex research-intensive university as UBC. Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD and be eligible to be appointed as a Full Professor at UBC in the Faculty of Dentistry. Candidates must also have a successful record as an educator with a commitment to excellence in teaching and pedagogy, research activities and productivity, and a compelling vision that will unite the synergies among the various programs inside the diverse Faculty. Experience with clinical services, a track record of publications, and a PhD in a relative field, are all considered strong assets. A demonstratable understanding of, and commitment to, diversity, equity, inclusion and Indigenization is required, as is experience addressing systemic inequities in the delivery of dental care. Familiarity and experience with alumni engagement, donor relations, and with fundraising and alumni development activities are required, as is the ease and ability to act in an advocacy capacity on behalf of the Faculty and University.
To learn more about this significant academic leadership position at the University of British Columbia, please submit a comprehensive C.V. along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca)

All applicants will be asked to complete a confidential equity survey.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: In accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act, the position has an expected base salary range of $290,000 – $340,000. To read about UBC’s faculty members appointments, tenure, benefits and more, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-resources
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
UBC and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Centre for Workplace Accessibility (workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca) and Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.

Executive Director, Communications

We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of St. Michael’s College operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
The University of St. Michael’s College (USMC) is a Catholic institution of higher learning federated with the University of Toronto. USMC boasts a large and dynamic undergraduate division where students study across the full breadth of disciplines in the arts and the sciences. It is also home to a growing Social Responsibility and Sustainability program in its Continuing Education Division; the renowned Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology (in partnership with Regis College); and the John M. Kelly Library, which is one of the busiest libraries at the University of Toronto. USMC is looking forward to its 180th anniversary in 2032 and has formulated a strategic plan, St. Mike’s 180, whose three pillars—academics, community, and sustainability—point to its commitment to transformative leadership in service of the common good and of the planet we share.
It is within this context that the University of St. Michael’s College is embarking on a search for its next Executive Director, Communications.
Reporting to the President, Dr. David Sylvester, the Executive Director, Communications (Executive Director) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in the development and implementation of the University’s marketing, communications, brand, and media strategies. The Executive Director will engage with, and be responsive to, the diverse divisional needs and expectations of USMC. The Executive Director will endeavour to create a Communications Office that is an institutional centre of expertise, guiding and enabling communications that advance the strategic and operational goals of the University while fostering trust, ensuring message alignment, and maintaining a cohesive brand strategy that is amplified across all channels and audiences. The Executive Director will also act as the touchpoint of advice for institutional leadership in relation to reputational and media issue management, digital communication trends, data-informed storytelling, and platform integration.
As the ideal candidate, you are a proven communications and marketing executive with an appreciation of the higher education sector. You possess a breadth of experience across strategic and digital communications, content management, social media, brand strategy, CRM systems, and analytics. Your career has included experience working within a mission-informed customer service-orientation organization with a diverse and sometimes complex group of stakeholder groups, audiences, and priorities. As a consummate professional, you navigate tensions from diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives with patience and tact while instilling confidence in your team and partners. You are a coalition-builder, a problem-solver, an innovator, and a strategic thinker who is detail-orientated and timeline-attentive. As a team leader, you have exceptional interpersonal skills and are a transparent communicator. You enjoy mentoring and developing talent through providing honest and insightful feedback, and you have experience in creating and leading a team that is structured to meet and exceed the needs of the organization. As a continuous learner, you keep abreast of new trends and technologies as well as of the issues and policies (current and emergent) governing communications in Ontario and Canada. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university; a relevant professional accreditation (ARP; SCMP; PCM) is considered an asset, as is a masters level degree in a relevant field (public relations; strategic communications; journalism; marketing), and training in digital communications and UX design.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $162,000-180,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes University of St. Michael’s College Defined Benefit Pension Plan; a comprehensive health benefits package; professional development funds; paid vacation, holiday closure and flex days; and educational benefits.
To learn more about this leadership position at the University of St. Michael’s College, please submit a comprehensive C.V. along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, those legally eligible to work in 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 hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca.

Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)

The University of Regina is situated on Treaty 4 lands with a presence in Treaty 6. These are the ancestral territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. Today, these lands continue to be the shared territory of many diverse peoples from near and far.
With its main and College Avenue campuses located next to Wascana Lake in the heart of Regina’s idyllic Wascana Park, and with a campus located in Saskatoon, the University of Regina is a dynamic provincial institution that has an established reputation for innovative programming and research excellence. Together with its three Federated Colleges – Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, and Luther College – the University of Regina has more than 2,900 faculty and staff, including approximately 500 tenured or tenure-track faculty, as well as approximately 17,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students across 10 faculties and 24 academic departments. Collectively, they form a diverse community devoted to research, teaching, scholarship, and social responsibility.
It is within this context that the University of Regina invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Associate Vice-President (Human Resources).
The University of Regina is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the communities it serves. The University encourages applications from members of equity-deserving groups such as: Indigenous peoples, including First Nations (status and non-status), Métis, and Inuit peoples; racialized/persons of colour; persons with disabilities; women; and people from gender-diverse groups.
Reporting to President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jeff Keshen, the Associate Vice-President (Human Resources) (AVP, HR) is a key member of the University’s Senior Leadership Team and supports, through a matrix reporting relationship, the Vice-President (Administration), the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), and the Vice-President (Research).
The AVP, HR provides strategic and operational leadership for the Human Resources Department, with responsibility for areas including faculty and staff relations, organizational development and people programs, health and safety, pension and benefits, employee well-being, and the University’s Human Resources service centre, which includes payroll operations. The Respectful University Office and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office report jointly to the AVP, HR and other senior leaders, reflecting their broad institutional mandates. Working with a dedicated and experienced team of approximately 45 professional and administrative staff, the AVP, HR fosters a supportive, healthy, and collegial environment in which staff can be productive in delivering human resource services to faculty, staff, and students in a proactive, customer-oriented manner.
The AVP, HR ensures that the initiatives, programs, policies, and services offered by the Human Resources Department are consistent with the University’s mission and goals. Through establishing strong relationships across campus, the AVP, HR ensures that the Human Resources Department supports current and future forecasted human resource needs, effects appropriate change, and provides a vision that encompasses the department’s strengths and potential. The AVP, HR is also responsible, in collaboration with the department’s Directors, for: the preparation and oversight of the department’s budget (including salary and discretionary funds); the University’s pension plans and benefits; health and safety; tuition and professional development funds and employee and family assistance; as well as the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans to accomplish the goals of the University.
As the ideal candidate, you bring an established, progressive track record in senior human resource management roles, and an undergraduate degree from a recognized university; a Master’s-level degree and an HR designation are both strong additional assets. Your career includes experience with many of the HR functions, including but not limited to: workforce planning; performance management; organizational development; labour relations; compensation; recruitment and retention; and HR policy development.
Your leadership experience has provided you with strong financial and budgetary acumen, including experience managing large and complex budgets. As a lifelong learner, you have the interest and ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the legislation that impacts the human resources of the University, including the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Pension and Benefits Act, Saskatchewan Human Rights Act, and occupational health and safety regulations.
Colleagues recognize your proven experience developing strong business and working partnerships, as well as your ability to create trusting and effective relationships with both internal and external constituents. You embrace a proactive and straightforward communications style which aids you in addressing human resource issues and challenging institutionalized thinking in an appropriate manner. Creative and adaptable, you are aware of current human resources trends and concepts, and can bring new ideas, energy, and enthusiasm to the University’s human resource functions.
To be considered as a candidate, you must be able to demonstrate a strong and sustained commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. You engage meaningfully with Indigenous communities and equity-deserving groups, and contribute to building inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace environments. You understand the responsibilities of institutions operating on Indigenous lands and actively advance systemic change within the post-secondary sector through both strategic leadership and everyday actions. This includes action, engagement, and support of the University’s unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and its student-centred mission as articulated in the University’s 2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan, entitled All Our Relations: kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak.
Compensation: The stated salary range for this position is $165,703 – $248,554.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the University of Regina, 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).
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.

Vice-President, Finance and Administration

Saint Mary’s University acknowledges that the University is located on the traditional land of the Mi’kmaq Nation. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725.

On its 42-acre campus in the south end of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) is a modern, secular, and metropolitan university with strong traditions of accessibility and community engagement. SMU has a well-established commitment to cultural diversity and encourages and supports the development of global perspectives, developed on campus in the student body, the curriculum, and in teaching, research, and staff communities. Home to more than 6,400 students from over 115 countries who are enrolled across the Faculties of Science, Arts, Business, and Graduate Studies & Research, and with over 55,000 alumni worldwide, SMU is the second-largest university in Nova Scotia. SMU offers undergraduate degrees, Masters, and PhD programs in its areas of strengths in the natural sciences, humanities, business, and social sciences. The university is ranked highly in Canada for research, receiving over $10M annually from external funding sources and is home to eight Canada Research Chairs.

It is within this context that Saint Mary’s University invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice-President, Finance and Administration.

Reporting to Dr. Michael Khan, President and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice President, Finance and Administration (“VPFA”) is the University’s senior administrative officer responsible for oversight of all non-academic affairs including the financial, operational, business and investment interests of the University. The departments in this portfolio include: People & Culture; Financial Services; Enterprise Information Technology; Athletics & Recreation, and Facilities Management. Working as a critical member of the Executive Management Group, the VPFA leads and oversees short-term and long-term financial and campus planning, playing an integral role in ensuring the University achieves its vision and mission. The VPFA also works externally, liaising with all levels of government, key institutional, business, and private partners, and representing the University locally, regionally, and nationally as appropriate and requested. In addition to acting as a key advisor to the President, the VPFA also works closely with the Provost and Vice-President Academic and Research (P-VPAR)and other members of the Executive Management Group on university-wide planning and budgeting processes to ensure fiscal accountability and stewardship, alignment with the University’s objectives and strategic priorities, and jointly exercises responsibility for budget control procedures approved by the Board. As an extension of this, the VPFA serves as an executive resource to the University’s Board of Governors and, working with the President and P-VPAR, provides information, advice, and support to the Board as a whole and to key committees of the Board.

As the ideal candidate, you are a seasoned executive with experience overseeing a broad range of administrative and financial functions, including budgeting, strategic and financial planning, economic forecasting and resource allocation, capital development, facilities management, information technology, risk planning, housing, human resource management, and athletics and recreation. Experience gained working in a large and complex organization with unionized staff is considered an asset, as is knowledge of broader public sector purchasing guidelines and directives. The successful candidate must appreciate and understand the multi-faceted, dynamic and collegial environment of university funding and will need to make budgetary decisions in a timely, transparent manner. You are adept at managing competing priorities and achieving resolutions within a collegial, collaborative framework. Your data-informed decisions allow you to make financial and planning decisions in a holistic manner, centered on ensuring an excellent student experience. Peers describe you as highly collaborative, a problem solver, a superb communicator, and as a senior leader with sound judgement and empathy. You value coaching and mentoring your team, embrace all aspects of diversity and will foster a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and reconciliation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, coupled with significant relevant senior leadership experience. A professional accounting designation is considered an asset. Candidates must be committed to the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and honesty, and be prepared to make principled, and sometimes, difficult decisions.

To apply or explore this academic leadership position at Saint Mary’s University further, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).

At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@smu.ca.

Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify by completing a Self-Identification Questionnaire that will be provided at the time of application. This form is provided to SMU, and all information collected is confidential.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Dean, The Creative School

Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is among the most applied-to universities in Ontario, and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise. TMU offers 128 programs; 60 undergraduate, 45 Master’s, 20 Doctoral, and 4 graduate Diplomas. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to approx. 47,000 students, including nearly 3,000 graduate students, over 4,420 faculty and staff, and more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
For over 75 years, TMU’s The Creative School has offered highly esteemed, top-ranked programs recognized across various industries. Students are immersed in an environment that puts them in close contact with cultural, entrepreneurial, and industry leaders, integrating real-world experiences into every aspect of their educational journey. This dynamic setting not only cultivates leaders but also pioneers those who are ready to innovate and influence the creative landscape globally. The Faculty comprises 6,350 students and 27 programs, over 150 full-time faculty, and over 80 contract lecturers.
It is within this context that Toronto Metropolitan University invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Dean, The Creative School, commencing July 1, 2025, or soon thereafter. This appointment will be for a term of five years and is renewable for a second term as outlined in the Policy and Procedures Relating to Search Committees and Appointments in the Academic Administration (AAA Policy).
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, the Dean, The Creative School (“Dean”) provides academic and administrative leadership to The Creative School and is responsible for its academic programs and quality, budgets, student and personnel matters, and strategic planning. The Dean is assisted by a team of three Associate Deans (Undergraduate Education & Student Affairs, Scholarly Research & Creative Activities, and Graduate Education), and exceptional staff in the Dean’s office. In order to meet the goals of TMU’s Academic Plan, the Dean will be expected to provide exemplary leadership in promoting excellence in teaching, scholarly, research and creative (SRC) activities and supporting experiential learning and studio-based pedagogy, while building positive and collaborative relationships with TMU’s academic units across campus. Working with Departmental Chairs, the Dean must develop a deep understanding of the unique and constantly evolving programs within the Faculty and mobilize the inherent strengths offered through its range and diversity to articulate and advocate for its mission both within and beyond the University. Externally, the Dean will maintain and expand the many positive relationships that exist with alumni and corporates who employ The Creative School graduates and will provide leadership to partnership-building activities and fundraising, in consultation with, and in support of, all of The Creative School’s departments. To fully support the Faculty, the Dean must successfully synthesize and foster the diverse visions and mandates of the nine schools, and promote undergraduate and graduate programs, with the goal of raising its internal, national and international profile, while also supporting and sustaining international activities and partnerships that enhance the Faculty’s global engagement.
As the ideal candidate, you are an exemplary leader with a strong commitment to serving the needs of students and promoting teaching, SRC, program development, and the overall reputation of The Creative School. Candidates must hold a terminal degree, PhD preferred, in a relevant field and a record of academic and scholarly accomplishment. Candidates must hold the rank of associate or full professor. Your career has provided you with an understanding of university-based academic and professional programs, and you have a commitment to nurturing and supporting excellence in experiential and studio-based learning and in multi- and interdisciplinary programs. You bring a successful track record of leading with, and driving vision, adopting the principles of collegial governance or distributive leadership, within a unionized environment. You possess an open and collegial style, outstanding management and interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire a dedicated group of faculty and staff. You cultivate strong relationships with alumni and donors, community partners, and students. A genuine interest in and commitment to students, combined with the ability to be open, accessible, and visible to them, is essential. Leadership style and attributes that will benefit the successful candidate include being consultative and collaborative, having outstanding communication, with strong listening skills. A strong advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and an engaging and respectful problem solver, you possess the leadership skills to foster positive and collaborative relationships with TMU’s academic units and ensure ongoing success in an entrepreneurial setting. The ideal candidate embodies what Toronto Metropolitan University is known for: creativity, collegiality, equity, innovation and entrepreneurship, nimbleness, and responsiveness.
Application Information
Please note that once in this position, the successful candidate will be an “associate member” of the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Association (TFA) (https://www.tfanet.ca/). The TFA collective agreement can be viewed here; a summary of TFA benefits can be found here.
To apply, or explore this key academic leadership position at Toronto Metropolitan University further, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca)and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
All applications must be received before 5pm ET May 26, 2025.
Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in expanding our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. TMU is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations, please visit the accessibility and Human Rights websites.
TMU recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can contribute to an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

Director, Recruitment & Admissions

StFX espi-kina’matno’kuom etek Mi’kma’ki, wejkwa’taqanik Mi’kmaq maqamikewmuew mna’q iknmuetu’tik. Nalikitquniejk na Mi’kmawey wisun wjit Antigonish teluek Aklasie’w-iktuk, ‘place where branches are torn off.’
StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The Mi’kmaw name for Antigonish is Nalikitquniejk, meaning ‘place where branches are torn off.’
St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is known for the quality of its teaching, its small class sizes creating an intimate and collaborative learning environment, and its valuable hands-on learning and research opportunities for undergraduates. The University is renowned, nationally and internationally, for its immersive learning environment and a curriculum that encompasses programs offered by the Faculties of Science, Arts, Education, and Business, working together to foster curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. StFX is home to 5,000 students, 250 faculty, 460 employees, and an engaged alumni network of over 50,000 citizens whose influence and impact are global. Established in 1853, and as one of the oldest universities in Canada, StFX hosts a uniquely beautiful campus in the Maritime town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Its graduates wear the iconic X-ring, a symbol of the strong social values that tie Xaverians together.
It is within this context that StFX welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Director, Recruitment & Admissions, commencing spring 2025, or soon after.
Reporting to the Vice President Academic and Provost, the Director of Recruitment and Admissions (“Director”) is responsible for all aspects of Canadian and International undergraduate and graduate student recruitment (including campus tours) and admissions. The Director oversees the development and implementation of effective admissions and recruitment strategies to ensure marketing, promotions, recruitment and admissions policies and procedures are effective and competitive; to improve applicant conversion; and to lead enrollment of highly qualified applicants. In addition to leading and implementing an effective prospective student conversion strategy and annual recruitment/admissions cycles, the Director is responsible for evaluating the University’s admission and recruitment program (in close collaboration with the Registrar) and procedures, while developing new strategies to ensure competitiveness, effectiveness, and success in attracting and supporting highly qualified prospective students. This position is highly visible to the external community and is expected to lead strong working relationships with university constituents and the community. The Director also represents the University at regional, national and international organizations as the lead expert in the University’s admissions and recruitment strategies.
As the ideal candidate, you bring relevant experience with marketing and academic admissions, strategic and operational planning, and partnership development from an academic environment. Knowledge of specialized, higher-education admissions programs is desirable, and considered an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with, Canadian and international education systems as well as the ability to translate this knowledge into a strategy for achieving the university’s ambitious domestic and international enrollment goals. In your tenure, you have applied and evaluated research, institutional data, and theoretical frameworks to establish, manage and transform evidence-based admissions/recruitment programs and services. You are adept at relationships, and can work well with a variety of constituencies, including faculty, administrators, students, staff and alumni. You engage in a collaborative manner, building consensus, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring sensitivity to the needs and interests of a variety of stakeholders. You lead by supporting the functioning of a diverse remote or hybrid team and have demonstrated success in supporting and leading change efforts. Ability to travel extensively and internationally is required for this position. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university or college and have demonstrable senior-level experience in recruiting and admissions in a public, post-secondary environment (preferably a university).
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with St. Francis Xavier 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: Tentative Salary band (GH) of $115,888 to $141,628, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits package with travel and life insurance, 4 weeks’ vacation, plus designated holidays, personal days and sick days, defined contribution pension plan, tuition credit program, and discounted access to the recreation facility.
StFX is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. It encourages applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
StFX and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that eliminates barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca).

Dean, Faculty of Arts

Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is among the most applied-to universities in Ontario and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise. TMU offers 128 programs; 60 undergraduate, 45 Master’s, 20 Doctoral, and 3 graduate Diplomas. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to approx. 47,000 students, including nearly 3,000 graduate students, over 4,420 faculty and staff, and more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
TMU’s Faculty of Arts connects academic excellence with relevant results, encouraging active and critical minds. It stimulates awareness for better understanding through examination of the past and present, both locally and globally. Through collaboration and inclusion – of diverse ideas, people, and cultures – it informs innovative policy and drives positive change for community and individual empowerment. The Faculty, which comprises over 5,700 students and 23 programs, 229 full-time faculty, and 50 contract lecturers, empowers students, graduates, and faculty members to become local and global citizens, leaders who are catalysts for positive change in society and our communities. Its world-class researchers are leading path-breaking projects that improve and enrich the lives of Canadians, Indigenous peoples, citizens and migrants globally.
It is within this context that Toronto Metropolitan University invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Dean, The Faculty of Arts, commencing July 1, 2025, or soon thereafter. This appointment will be for a term of five years and is renewable for a second term as outlined in the Policy and Procedures Relating to Search Committees and Appointments in the Academic Administration (AAA Policy).
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, the Dean, Faculty of Arts (“Dean”) is the academic leader of a large and diverse Faculty, represents it both internally and externally, and is responsible for all aspects of its operation, including strategy, policy development, implementation, and management. In order to meet the goals of TMU’s Academic Plan, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts will be expected to provide exemplary leadership in promoting excellence in teaching, scholarly, research and creative (SRC) and academic service activities, while building positive and collaborative relationships with TMU’s academic units, and sustaining and growing support for humanities and social sciences education and scholarship within the TMU community. The Dean must encourage and foster the development and delivery of high quality and innovative undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral level programs, ensuring and expanding quality undergraduate education across the Faculty in the face of funding pressures and increasing class sizes, while supporting faculty members. Working with a team of administrators, faculty and staff, the Dean develops, implements, and adapts ideas as the Faculty moves forward in meeting the needs of students, faculty, and staff, while encouraging cooperation, bridging various disciplinary areas, developing interdisciplinary initiatives and strategic alliances, and promoting integration among areas and programs. The Dean also serves as an advocate and leader of the Faculty and the University by interacting effectively with industry, government, community and cultural organizations, external research institutes, donors and alumni. The Dean develops and manages the Faculty’s funding and budget allocations in an equitable and transparent fashion, to ensure world-class infrastructure in classrooms, facilities, other physical spaces, and information technology.
As the ideal candidate, you are an exemplary leader with a strong commitment to serving the needs of students and promoting teaching, SRC, program development, and the overall reputation of the Faculty of Arts. Your career includes a track record of academic and scholarly accomplishment, combined with progressive academic administrative experience and a level of scholarship and intellectual acumen that will facilitate credibility, both internally and externally. You have experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and a successful record of interdisciplinary SRC accomplishments, combined with a comprehensive understanding of funding agencies. You are known for your interest and
enthusiasm for both the humanities and the social sciences, your understanding and appreciation of the range of the Faculty of Arts’ teaching and SRC activities, and for your ability to support faculty members in achieving success and balance among SRC, teaching, and academic service activities. You possess an open and collegial style, outstanding management and interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire a dedicated group of faculty and staff. You cultivate strong relationships with alumni and donors, community and research partners, and students. Leadership style and attributes that will benefit the successful candidate include being consultative and collaborative, outstanding communication with strong listening skills. A strong advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and an engaging and respectful problem solver, you possess the leadership skills to foster positive and collaborative relationships with TMU’s academic units and ensure ongoing success in an entrepreneurial setting. Familiarity with university constituencies is a strong asset. The ideal candidate embodies what Toronto Metropolitan University is known for: collegiality, equity, innovation and entrepreneurship, nimbleness, and responsiveness.
Application Information
Please note that once in this position, the successful candidate is an “associate member” of the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Association (TFA) (https://www.tfanet.ca/). The TFA collective agreement can be viewed here; a summary of TFA benefits can be found here.
To apply, or explore this key academic leadership position at Toronto Metropolitan University further, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca)and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
All applications must be received before 5pm ET Friday May 2, 2025.
Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in expanding our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons,
persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. TMU is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the accessibility and Human Rights websites.
TMU recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

President

Established in 1869 and located in Winnipeg, St. Mary’s Academy is rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The school’s mission is to nurture young women in spirit, mind, and body, so that each student reaches her full potential as an individual created in God’s image. As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Academy participates in the educational mission of the Church and carries out its mission in partnership with the local Church. The school provides a Christ-centered environment and an exemplary educational program framed by the Gospel and the traditions of the Catholic Christian faith.
As a school founded on the tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St. Mary’s Academy is defined by a legacy of learning, faith, service, and leadership. It provides exceptional academic, religious, arts, athletic, and extra-curricular programs. Students graduate empowered with a knowledge and awareness of their gifts; they possess a desire for excellence, a sense of social responsibility, and a commitment to action in the service of others, especially marginalized communities and individuals.
It is within this context that St. Mary’s Academy welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its next President, commencing summer 2025 or soon after.
The President is the chief executive and oversees all matters concerning the operation and advancement of the Academy. The President inspires and enthusiastically leads the school’s community of over 600 students, faculty and staff to achieve the Academy’s mission and vision. Reporting to the School’s Board of Directors, and working with a dedicated team of Principals, teachers, and staff, the President oversees all functions of the Academy including academics, finance, enrollment, human resources, community relations and represents the school in the Catholic and Winnipeg communities. The President is also the Executive Director of the St. Mary’s Academy Foundation, and actively engages with donors, community partners, and alumnae in furthering the Foundation’s mission of raising and stewarding financial resources to ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of the School. It is an exciting time at the Academy and the new President, operating from a position of strength, will have the opportunity to envision the next chapter of the history of St. Mary’s Academy.
As the ideal candidate, you are a seasoned leader who brings a tenure of relevant experience from an institution of similar complexity and size. While leaders from academic institutions or with experience in the academic sphere are preferred, leaders from other types of organizations who demonstrate strong skills aligned with this posting will also be seriously considered. Your leadership style is collaborative, and your experience includes oversight of human resources, supporting collegial and inclusive culture, as well as community engagement activities, fundraising, alumnae engagement, and the development and execution of a renewed and comprehensive strategic plan. Experience working with, and reporting to, a Board of Directors is considered an asset. As a senior leader, you have overseen and managed a complex budget, and bring excellent strategic, organizational and leadership skills. Colleagues describe you as a leader who is passionate and committed to fostering a student-centric academic environment focused on excellence. Your outstanding communications skills will allow you to build relationships across the School, Foundation and city, with relevant academic and community partners, and with the Catholic community. Candidates must be Practicing Catholics who are strong in faith and have a clear understanding and commitment to Catholic education while demonstrating open mindedness and respect for all faiths. Candidates also must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, and a graduate level degree is preferred.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with St. Mary’s Academy, please submit a comprehensive resume and a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Robin Noftall (robin@griffithgroup.ca). Finalist candidates will be asked to submit a letter confirming their activity as a practicing Catholic from their pastoral leader.

St Mary’s Academy is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the diversity present across Manitoba and Canada. Individuals from equity deserving groups are encouraged to self-disclose. St. Mary’s Academy is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.