Queen’s is located on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples.

Ne Yonterihwayenhstahkwa’kó:wa nene Yonontí:yo akáowenk tká:yen tsi niyohwentsyà:ke tsi nón:we ne Rotinonhsyón:ni táhnon ne Ratirón:taks thatinákere

Gichii Ogiimaa Ikwe gichii-gakina’amaadii’igamig owedi ayaamagad Anishinaabeg idash Naadaweg gaa dan’akiyaad

Queen’s University is embarking on a search for its next Executive Director, Athletics & Recreation.

Queen’s Athletics & Recreation (A&R) offers students, staff, faculty and the Kingston community opportunities for physical activity, health and wellness at cutting edge facilities and in sector leading programs. Almost 80 per cent of Queen’s student population is active in high performance sports or recreational activities on its campus, which features the newly revitalized Richardson Stadium, three additional turf fields, running track, the state-of-the-art Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC) (which includes a 2,700 seat main competition court, 5 gymnasia, studios, squash and racquet ball courts, a high performance training centre, etc.), Kingston’s largest fully accessible pool, and 24,500 square feet of cardio and strength facilities. More than 1,200 student-athletes proudly wear Tricolour representing Queen’s in varsity sports in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U Sports, and Gaels are perennial contenders for league and national championships. In addition, Queen’s offers a variety of programs in camps, aquatics, casual recreation, recreational clubs, fitness, active living, wellness programs and intramurals.

Reporting to the Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs (“VP/Dean”), the Executive Director, Athletics & Recreation (“ED”) works to advance the University’s mission and strategic goals fostering a culture of leadership, collaboration, support, innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, and supports outstanding A&R programs and services for students and the university community. Building on the University’s commitment to recreational programs, high performance sport, and striving for excellence in everything Queen’s does, the ED operates with a high level of autonomy and is responsible for guiding the successful delivery of the full suite of programs, services, and student supports under the umbrella of A&R and managing a large number of athletic facilities with complex business operations. This execution is achieved through leading a large team of more than 70 professionals in the development, management, and assessment of programs and services that comprise the portfolio. A&R’s strong program enhance and support the pride, spirit, and sense of community that is so much a part of Queen’s University.

The ED is a member of the Student Affairs Executive Leadership Team, which addresses division wide issues such as staffing, budget planning, and strategic direction. The leadership of the ED is critical to fostering and promoting a vision of athletics and sport at Queen’s that is anti-racist, accessible, inclusive, and contributes to the shared mission of supporting and engaging students in safe and meaningful ways. The ED plays an important role in the University’s efforts to enhance equity, diversity, inclusivity, and Indigenization and has a proven track record of an inclusive, anti-racist approach to all that they do.

As the ideal candidate, you put your people (students, student athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, community members) first. You bring demonstrated experience working in athletics and recreation or a related field such student affairs, high performance sport, national sport organizations, or education, along with a balanced passion for wellness, fitness and competitive sport. Your career includes progressive management experience leading a large team of people carrying out a diverse range of activities, in a complex, high-performance, service-oriented environment. You have proven knowledge in financial management, fundraising, and human resources. Experience working closely with facility management. substantial knowledge of Canadian University sport, and experience with marketing, promotion and alumni relations are all considered assets. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, and a graduate degree is preferred.

About Queen’s University

One of Canada’s leading universities, Queen’s has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, research, student experience, student leadership, and engaged alumni. Home to over 27,000 students, Queen’s boasts an undergraduate graduation rate of 93 per cent, diverse learning opportunities, a broad range of students’ services and supports, unmistakable school spirit, and a tight-knit global network of 159,000 alumni in 153 countries. Graduates from Queen’s University are part of an international community of lifelong learners and accomplished leaders. Queen’s University is highly ranked in Canada for student experience, taking an inclusive approach, and offering learning beyond the classroom; this experience includes a wealth of student clubs, as well as a robust international exchange program with more than 220 partners. Queen’s has also made a formal commitment to the health and wellness of students, staff and faculty by joining universities from around the world in adopting the “Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges”. Queen’s also became a signatory to the “Scarborough Charter On Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion” in Canadian Higher Education, committing Queen’s to implementation of the Charter’s various action items and to full accountability to a sector network of signatory institutions.

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 91 per cent of Queen’s graduates employed within six months after graduation.

To apply or explore this leadership position at Queen’s University further, please contact Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca).

Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

The university has policies in place to support employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee’s accessibility needs due to disability. The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. For more information, please contact Jane@griffithgroup.ca and hradmin@queensu.ca

The Queen’s University Policy Regarding Mandatory Vaccination Requirements for In-person University Activities requires ALL Community Members, including employees, to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to participating in any In-person University Activities. This is a condition of employment for all employees who are required to attend University Property to perform their employment responsibilities. Individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to substantiated grounds (medical and other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code) may ask the University to validate the exemption and request an accommodation for these rare circumstances. If approved, they will be subject to additional health and safety measures.

McMaster University (“McMaster”) – based in Hamilton, Ontario – invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Dean of Engineering (“Dean”). The appointment is for a five-year term, renewable once and will commence on or around July 1, 2022.

Ranked among the world’s top engineering schools, the Faculty of Engineering plays a significant role in McMaster’s reputation as one of Canada’s most innovative universities. McMaster is one of only four Canadian universities to be listed in the World’s Top 80 universities and consistently ranks among the country’s most research-intensive universities, ranking first for four consecutive years (2017–2020). These distinctions have earned McMaster an international reputation as a research powerhouse and helped to attract more than 34,000 undergraduate and 5,600 graduate students (2021/22) from around the globe. McMaster students benefit from the University’s interdisciplinary approach to research and the opportunity to work with and learn from diverse scholars – some 1,000 faculty members – and are supported by the 10,000 staff who call McMaster home.

One of Canada’s U15 institutions, McMaster is also the only Canadian member of the U21 international group of research-intensive universities. McMaster’s commitment to excellence in research is evidenced through its impressive research resources with a total research income of $353.5 million, with nearly one-third coming from the corporate sector – an indicator of the value McMaster’s partners place in its people and research. McMaster is committed to using its research to advance human and societal health and well-being, and the Faculty of Engineering plays a key role in advancing this commitment. McMaster is also one of 23 Canadian Institutions that have signed the Okanagan Charter, signifying a commitment to integrating wellness into all aspects of campus life.

Distinctly, McMaster is known for its innovative teaching and learning. The aspirations of a new Teaching and Learning Strategy, developed in 2021 is brightly reflected in the Faculty’s re-engineered educational approach. “The Pivot”, introduced in 2020, is the first program of its kind in Canada. It is intensely focused on how McMaster’s engineering students learn, emphasizing design thinking, an innovation mindset and entrepreneurship in an integrated learning experience. Students learn in the context of grand challenges and are encouraged to view and find solutions to complex problems with a multidisciplinary lens. The Faculty’s 7,500 undergraduate and 1,250 graduate students will be uniquely able to enter the workforce thanks to the Pivot and other innovative and student-centred approaches.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary academic leader who will continue to advance the Faculty, consistent with its commitment to excellence and innovation in education, research, and community engagement. The Dean is an important member of the senior leadership team of the University and reports to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic). The Dean is the academic and administrative leader of the Faculty and will be responsible for advancing the national and international reach and stature of the Faculty through faculty recruitment, program development, promotion of high-impact research, and community and alumni engagement. The Faculty values its connection with the Engineering profession, and the Dean is responsible for leading the accreditation of the 19 engineering programs in the Faculty.

The successful candidate must be an accomplished scholar, possessing a strong record of academic and research achievements. Candidates must hold a PhD, be appointable at the rank of full professor, and must either hold a P.Eng. in Ontario or be able to obtain such licensure. The successful candidate must also have academic leadership experience. The leadership style and attributes which will benefit the successful candidate include being an effective collaborator and communicator, an advocate of equity, diversity inclusion, accessibility and indigeneity, an engaging problem solver and empowering team-builder.

The ideal candidate will have experience and interest in transforming the student experience, advancing inclusive excellence, engaging in advancement and development, creating a culture of collaboration, and innovation, and fostering risk-taking and big ideas. They will demonstrate a deep commitment to teaching and learning, research excellence, student success, community engagement and educating a new generation of global citizens ready to tackle the world’s grand challenges.

McMaster has been selected as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for the past five years in a row and has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2019. The diversity of the McMaster workforce is at the core of its innovation and creativity and strengthens its research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share McMasters’ commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and indigenization. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, McMaster particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities, and LGBTQ+ persons.

All applicants are asked to complete a confidential Diversity Survey as part of the application submission process. The Survey questions are voluntary, and the entire survey will take approximately two minutes to complete. All information collected is confidential and will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process. The survey link will be provided at the time of application. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

To apply or explore this Decanal opportunity with McMaster University, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca).

In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Griffith Group and McMaster University throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact jane@griffithgroup.ca and/or sam@griffithgroup.ca.

McMaster University recognizes and acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish With One Spoon wampum agreement.

Brock University is located on the Traditional Territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. This Territory is covered by the One Dish One Spoon Wampum Agreement and the Upper Canada Treaties. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working with Indigenous people. In all that we do, Brock University strives to honour and support the Indigenous peoples on whose Traditional Territory Brock University is located. Our commitment to Reconciliation and Decolonization are one of four strategic priorities of Brock’s 2018-2025 Strategic Plan. At Brock, “we believe that a diverse and welcoming learning community is built upon the foundation of exceptional students, faculty, staff and alumni.” This requires that Brock be attractive and welcoming to people of all identities and accepting of the unique histories and experiences of Indigenous people within the Canadian state.

In keeping with the priorities of Brock’s Strategic Plan, and with the intent to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in leadership positions at Brock, this search for an AVP, Students strongly encourages applications of candidates who self-identify in one or more of the following groups: Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

Located in historic Niagara region, Brock offers all the benefits of a young and modern university in a safe, community-minded city, with beautiful natural surroundings. With 19,000 students, 5,000 faculty and staff, an operating budget of around $360 million, and with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in seven diverse Faculties, Brock excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities and highly rated student and campus life experiences. Brock is a comprehensive university known for its excellence in teaching and learning and the student experience, as well as strong university-community engagement. Brock is home to a community of highly regarded researchers who are improving society by undertaking impactful and significant research. In 2021, for the fourth-straight year, Brock earned the No. 1 ranking among all comprehensive universities in Canada for mental health supports in the 2022 Maclean’s University Rankings. Brock continues to be a leader in student services, ranking first in Ontario and third for comprehensive universities in Canada for student satisfaction thanks to its top national ranking for mental health supports, second ranking for academic advising, extracurricular activities and administrative staff, and third for residence living and student life staff.

Brock has been on a strong growth and development trajectory in recent years. It is within this context that Brock welcomes nominations and applications for the position of Associate Vice-President, Students (“AVP”).
The AVP will contribute to this vibrant university as part of a dynamic and high-caliber team. Reporting to the Provost & Vice-President, Academic, the AVP is the senior administrative team member accountable for the strategic vision, leadership, and support to the University in all aspects of student services and student experience. The AVP’s portfolio includes the following dimensions of the student experience: Brock Sports and Recreation, including varsity, intramural and community-facing components; Student Services, including Student Wellness and Accessibility Services, A to Z Learning, Student Health Services; Student Life and Success, including student orientation activities; and Student conduct, including oversight for the University’s Student Code of Conduct. Brock’s undergraduate and graduate student body is diverse, dynamic and includes individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences which include International students, Indigenous students, and a significant number of first-generation students. The AVP leads teams of student service professionals whose work is critical to the student experience and academic success of all Brock students. The AVP is responsible for creative and inclusive strategy to ensure that the service level Brock students receive remains unparalleled and that Brock remains a leader among peer institutions. The AVP will act as the primary liaison with Brock University Students’ Association and the Graduate Students’ Association. The incumbent will represent administration on a number of Senate committees and other committees as appointed by the Provost, and the AVP will sit at the University’s senior administrative and academic tables, including the Senior Administrative Council (SAC) and the Strategic Academic Leadership Team (SALT).

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated record of leadership and accomplishment in the student services space gained from a post-secondary context. You have experience effectively managing a large staff team of over 100 FTEs, and a complex budget of $16.2M, which includes being accountable for budgetary decisions and personnel decisions. You have a proven track record of developing, delivering and building on high-quality programming that supports students in reaching their academic and life goals. You can conceptualize and lead policy and program development projects to fruition, and you have experience in leading broad and complex change initiatives. You have demonstrated partnership, collaboration and relationship-building skills, and the ability to represent the University to internal and external stakeholders. Candidates must hold a graduate level degree. A strong and authentic appreciation for collegiality and collaboration and a demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation and decolonization is required. The successful candidate will bring a strong strategic and creative vision for Brock’s future, coupled with the ability to leverage opportunities, identify and address challenges to support the mission of the University.
To apply or explore the Associate Vice-President, Students opportunity with Brock University, please contact Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca).

Please note that Brock University currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are working on campus and/or in-person with other employees, students or members of the public. As a condition of being hired, employees in these types of roles will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption.
Brock University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Griffith Group and Brock University throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact jane@griffithgroup.ca and/or sam@griffithgroup.ca.

St. Lawrence College (“SLC”) is an integral part of the economic life and social fabric of Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall. SLC consistently ranks as one of Ontario’s leading community colleges, preparing students for the global economy with relevant, practical, and experiential learning opportunities. Offering over 100 full-time programs, SLC is a close-knit community of 10,000 full-time students, and more than 96,000 alumni. The College’s Strategic Plan, “SLC in Five”, ensures SLC collectively understands what its key priorities are for the next five years. The plan conveys how important it will be for the College to continue working together, how its objectives will support the College values, and the College’s growth aspirations. A specific way growth is reflected in this plan is with the addition of a new value: Belonging.

It is within this context that St. Lawrence College invites applications and nominations for the inaugural Director, Belonging, Equity and Diversity (“Director”).

The Director is the senior lead responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of the College’s plan for Belonging, Diversity & Inclusion, and supporting programs and resources to create and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Director reports to the Vice President, Belonging, Human Resources and Organizational Development with direct accountabilities to the President and the College Executive Team for the advancement of SLC’s goals. This position has a college-wide mandate pertaining to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Task Force, and the Director will provide subject matter expertise to all 3 campuses and will ensure collaboration across SLC and with its external partners on this mandate. The incumbent will continue to grow and foster relationships across SLC and with its stakeholders and partners and provide guidance and expertise in promoting a positive working and learning culture that values diversity and fosters equity, fairness, respect, cross-cultural understanding and inclusion. The Director will conduct data analyses on workforce representation of diverse groups, and will identify impediments to belonging, diversity and inclusion in current human resources programs and practices, and make recommendation for a strategic plan to overcome these impediments. The Director will also create a work plan and recommended approaches to increase workforce diversity and inclusiveness grounded in the report of the College’s EDI Taskforce and aligned with best practices for embedding these principles in SLC’s culture.

As the ideal candidate, you are highly collaborative and an effective communicator with demonstrated commitment to, and in-depth knowledge of, belonging equity, and diversity. You have progressive experience in the EDI field, and experience from within an academic or higher education environment is considered an asset. You hold cross-cultural competence, and have successfully designed and implemented EDI programs, workshops and training sessions. The incumbent must have the ability to project manage, respond strategically to requests, and manage campus wide expectations regarding all aspects of EDI. A post-secondary degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and significant experience in developing and implementing belonging, equity, and diversity programs is required.

To apply or explore this impactful leadership opportunity with St. Lawrence College, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca).

St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. It encourages and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. SLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Griffith Group and St. Lawrence College throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact jane@griffithgroup.ca and/or sam@griffithgroup.ca.

We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in
Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat
Peoples, Ryerson University (“University”)* is a distinctly urban university with a
focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. It is guided by a bold Academic Plan, an
ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and
surrounding neighbourhood. The special mission of the University is the
advancement of applied knowledge and research to address societal need, and the
provision of programs of study that offer a balance between theory and application
and that prepare students for careers in professional and quasi-professional fields.
It is the most applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces and its
reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise. It is clearly a
university on the move.

*In August 2021, the university announced that it would begin a renaming process
to reconcile the legacy of Egerton Ryerson for a more inclusive future. To learn
more, please visit: https://www.ryerson.ca/next-chapter/
The University’s Creative School (formerly the Faculty of Communication & Design)
is the Creative Innovation Hub and is a national leader for educational programs in
media, applied communication, design, and the fine and performing arts. Nearly
6,000 students are enrolled in The Creative School, across nine professional schools
(Journalism, Image Arts, RTA School of Media, Performance, Fashion, Interior
Design, Professional Communication, Graphic Communications Management, and
Creative Industries). The Faculty is actively involved in graduate studies with
Master’s programs in Film and Photography Preservation & Collections
Management, Documentary Media, Fashion, Journalism, Media Production, and
Professional Communication, as well as the joint York/Ryerson program in
Communication and Culture.

Inside The Creative School is the University’s School of Journalism, a leader in the
innovative teaching of journalism in Canada and a centre of excellence for research
and creative activity. The School’s student body, comprising more than 500
undergraduates and 55 Master of Journalism students, has an outstanding record
of achievement. The School of Journalism embraces its responsibility to honour the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 86, asking journalism schools
to educate students about the complex social, political, legal and economic
histories of Indigenous peoples. It welcomes in particular applications from
candidates who embrace and participate in these teaching and research areas.
It is within this context that The School of Journalism at The Creative School
(formerly the Faculty of Communication and Design) at Ryerson University invites
applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Chair of the School
of Journalism. This appointment will be for a term of five years (subject to renewal
in year 3), commencing early in 2022 with the possibility of renewal for an additional
three- or five-year term.
In recognition of the under-representation of marginalized, racialized and
Indigenous persons in academic administrative roles and in support of the School
of Journalism’s Action Plan which focuses on equity and student collaboration, the
Faculty especially welcomes applications from racialized and Indigenous persons.
We seek candidates from equity-deserving groups who can demonstrate a deep
commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion and student support.
Reporting to the Dean, the Chair will be a visionary, energetic, entrepreneurial and
an accomplished team builder who will: i) actively support and implement the
School of Journalism’s Action Plan; ii) provide exemplary academic and
administrative leadership, including stewardship of human and financial resources;
iii) work collaboratively to provide leadership for curriculum and faculty
development, research and scholarly activity, while promoting and coordinating
the continued evolution of the School , and; iv) participate actively in the intellectual
life of the School of Journalism, The Creative School, the University, the community,
and collaborate with other academic institutions and the industry. To read more
about the duties and responsibilities of Department Chair, please see article 26.1.E.
of the Ryerson Faculty Association Collective Agreement.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic academic leader and educator who is a
tenured faculty member or who will be eligible for tenure upon appointment. In
addition to being appointed as the Chair, the successful candidate must be eligible
for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor in The Creative School. An
industry professional with a background in journalism, the successful candidate
must hold a PhD or Master’s degree, ideally in Journalism. Candidates must have an
understanding of the broadening of journalistic roles, and demonstrated experience
covering, or teaching the coverage, of underrepresented communities in Canada,
such as Black and Indigenous communities. As the ideal candidate, you have the
capacity to provide effective academic and administrative leadership, including
stewardship of human and financial resources, and are comfortable mediating,
facilitating, nurturing, and implementing transformational change. You have an
excellent record of scholarly or creative activities, and proven excellence in teaching
and/or coaching emerging journalists. You have exceptional communication,
organizational and interpersonal skills, and a proven record of collaboration. You
have experience with strategic planning, and a comfort and willingness to be an
ambassador in promoting the School across the University and externally with
industry, including academic partnerships, liaising with industry, and community
engagement. You hold a deep commitment to the well-being and development of
students and to the evolution of education. The ideal candidate must embody the
following traits: academic excellence, collegiality, innovation and entrepreneurship,
leadership, nimbleness and responsiveness. Candidates must also have a deep and
proven commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion; related lived and
personal experience is considered an asset.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA)
(www.rfanet.ca). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed here and a summary
of RFA benefits can be found here.
The University encourages applications from members of groups that have been
historically underserved, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous
peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as
women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
To apply or explore this key academic leadership position at Ryerson University
further, please contact Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Sam Walton
(sam@griffithgroup.ca).

Ryerson University is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation
will be provided by both Griffith Group and the University throughout the
recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

St. Lawrence College (“SLC”) is an integral part of the economic life and social fabric of Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall. SLC consistently ranks as one of Ontario’s leading community colleges, preparing students for the global economy with relevant, practical, and experiential learning opportunities. Offering over 100 full-time programs, SLC is a close-knit community of 10,000 full-time students, and more than 96,000 alumni. The College’s Strategic Plan, “SLC in Five”, ensures SLC collectively understands what its key priorities are for the next five years. The plan conveys how important it will be for the College to continue working together, how its objectives will support the College values, and the College’s growth aspirations. A specific way growth is reflected in this plan is with the addition of a new value: Belonging.

It is within this context that St. Lawrence College invites applications and nominations for the Interim Vice-President, Belonging, Human Resources and Organizational Development (“Vice-President”). This is a 6-month term position. At the end of the term, the incumbent will be eligible to apply for the permanent position upon it been posted.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice-President provides vision, leadership, and overall strategic direction for human resources, people planning, and culture to support the strategic direction of the College and to facilitate operational success. This position will also lead initiatives as they relate to the advancement of the college’s value of Belonging.

This position is accountable for the design, implementation and integration of human resources services, organizational practices and business processes ensuring high quality and cost-effective services are in place and optimized to support the strategic plan. The Vice-President acts a champion for positive, respectful relationships and is the organizational leader in change management and labour relations matters.

As the ideal candidate, you bring a tenure in progressive leadership and management roles in human resources, ideally from a complex public sector organization. Your experience includes strategic-level HR planning, driving organizational change and process improvement, while also maintaining a hands-on approach to ensure effective day-to-day HR operations that creates a culture that supports the strategic directions and values of SLC. You have had involvement with complex labour relations issues and have in depth knowledge of relevant human resources legislation. Peers describe you as highly collaborative, a problem solver, a superb negotiator, and as a senior leader with sound judgement and empathy. You enjoy coaching and mentoring your team, embrace all aspects of diversity, and will foster a culture of belonging across all three SLC campuses. A post-secondary degree, ideally at the graduate level, and a relevant professional designation (CHRL or CHRE) are required. A combination of education, along with a professional designation and extensive experience in Human Resources may be considered.

To apply or explore this impactful leadership opportunity with St. Lawrence College, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca).

St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. It encourages and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. SLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Griffith Group and St. Lawrence College throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact jane@griffithgroup.ca and/or sam@griffithgroup.ca.

We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.