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Vice-President (Research)

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 presence in Saskatoon, the University of Regina is a dynamic provincial institution that has an established reputation for innovative programming and research excellence. The University of Regina, along with its three Federated Colleges, Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, and Luther College, has more than 2,500 faculty and staff, including approximately 500 tenured or tenure-track faculty, as well as more than 15,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students across 10 faculties and 25 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 Vice-President (Research).
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 and sexually diverse groups.

Reporting to President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Jeff Keshen, the Vice-President (Research) (“VPR”) is a member of the University Executive Team and provides vision, strategy and oversight of the University’s research operations and administration, centres and institutes, commercialization initiatives and research partnerships. To achieve this goal, the VPR leads and supports the growth, innovation and expansion of the University of Regina’s research culture; advocates, and champions research, and deepens and extends the nexus between research, teaching, and service across the University’s programs. Through the Office of the Vice President (Research) (VPRO), the VPR plays a prominent role in advocating for decolonization at the University. The VPR also prioritizes and enacts equity, diversity and inclusion principles throughout the implementation of the research strategy. The VPR reinforces the University’s commitments to Indigenous and racialized researchers, as well as students, through funding supports and mentorship programs. The VPR’s fosters a shared sense of vision, supports decisions and processes in alignment with the University’s student-centered mission, and advances the key themes arising from the 2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan, “All Our Relations: kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak”. The VPR also leads and implements the University of Regina’s “Research Action Plan 2020-2025”, with particular attention to innovation, discovery, and community-based research initiatives. The VPR enacts a key role in the development and execution of the University’s government relations strategy with regard to research, and enhances relationships with federal and provincial granting councils, ministries, the private sector, and other funding partners.
Through a collegial leadership style, the VPR provides guidance, mentoring, and support for the Associate Deans Research, faculty members, graduate students and post-doctoral scholars in their pursuit of research funding, and helps to identify new approaches to support faculty research pursuits. Working with a high performing team, the VPR provides direct and indirect supervision to constituents including the entire VPRO and the Associate Vice-President (Research). The VPR works to ensure that a comprehensive research infrastructure is in place that will strengthen and streamline all key functional areas that support individual researchers, departments, and faculties. Through oversight of the Director of the Sustainability Office, who serves as a lead and key advisor on sustainability and climate action for the University of Regina, the VPR facilitates support for the University’s sustainability efforts including promoting interdisciplinary research to address complex sustainability issues. In collaboration with the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the VPR works to further the relationship between research and teaching, at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
As the ideal candidate, your consultative and effective leadership style has empowered you to sustain and accelerate the activities and momentum of your University’s research enterprise with an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to transparency. As an accomplished scholar, you hold a PhD from a recognized university, have a record of scholarship consistent with appointment to the rank of Full Professor. You have demonstrated success in attracting Tri-Agency and contract funding for research, established a reputable personal research profile locally, nationally, and internationally, and provide evidence of broad scholarly interests. You have enthusiastically supported and nurtured scholars outside of your own discipline and promoted cross-disciplinary research activities. You are adept with all aspects of financial management and ensure that all revenue allocations appropriately reflect the University’s research priorities. Your career includes successful management experience ideally gained in a university environment. You are known and respected by colleagues and partners for your exceptional interpersonal skills and your ability to engender trust among researchers, faculty and staff. To be considered as a candidate, you must be able to demonstrate your understanding of, and ability to offer strong support for, Indigenous research, including community-driven research, and through action or support, your commitment to reconciliation, Indigenous engagement, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
To apply or explore this exceptional leadership opportunity with the University of Regina, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca), or visit https://griffithgroup.ca/vice-president-research-university-of-regina
The University or Regina is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with provincial guidelines, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Griffith Group and the University of Regina throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Director of External Relations (Remote) / Offre d’emploi Direction des relations extérieures (à distance)

Founded in 2008, Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada is the leading Canadian not-for-profit organization promoting workplace cultures that are inclusive of all employees and job seekers; especially 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada works with a member network of Canadian employers and community partners that share its vision of a Canada where everyone can achieve their full potential at work, regardless of gender expression, gender identity and sexual orientation.
Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada works on the unceded and treatied traditional territories of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, which includes Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Indigenous communities. Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada’s main office is based in Tkarón:to/ Toronto which is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. These lands and waters are the traditional homes and territories of and cared for by the Anishinaabeg, Wendat, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Today, Toronto is home to Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous and Urban Indigenous people from across Turtle Island.
It is within this context that Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its inaugural Director of External Relations (“Director”).
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of External Relations is responsible for the promotion of Pride at Work Canada’s brand presence. The Director will lead the External Relations strategy including resource development, sales, sponsorships, marketing, communications, and member relations. The Director will develop department strategy and prepare budgets and periodic progress reports. The Director manages and mentors four direct reports and ensures team collaboration, efficiency, development and success. The Director is the face of Pride at Work Canada’s communications with external vendors, consultants, and partners, identifying project needs, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and advancing strategic priorities. The Director conducts market research to identify new business development opportunities and develops a workplan focussed on external resource gathering and business growth. The Director also oversees the wider business development workflow and ensures effective and efficient Customer Relationship Management practices among team members and between departments. This position requires regular travel across Canada to attend in-person events.
As the ideal candidate, you have leadership and management/ mentorship experience coupled with demonstrated experience in sales, marketing, and/ or customer relations. You can provide strategic direction and create a work environment that enables an organization to achieve results. You have strong written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal and networking skills. You have a high level of understanding of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation inclusion in the workplace, and demonstrated experience cultivating a culture of belonging, especially for Indigenous, Black, racialized, trans, and disabled employees. Experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, especially Two-Spirit, queer, and trans BIPOC communities is desired, as is a strong understanding of anti-racism, reconciliation, intersectionality, diversity, inclusion, equity, accessibility, and human rights issues. Demonstrated fluency in French, ASL, and/ or QSL is an asset.
Candidates who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity and/ or sexual orientation are strongly encouraged to apply. Lived experience as a member of any equity-deserving community is considered a strong asset.
To support pay equity Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada maintains established salary bands. The salary range for this full time, permanent position is $83,760 – $99,465 per year. Associated benefits are:
● 15 paid vacation per year.
● 10 paid flex days per year.
● Dental coverage.
● Health coverage (including gender-affirming care and paramedical).
● Health Spending Account ($500/ year).
● Professional Development Fund ($2,500/ year).
● GRSP Employer Contribution ($3,000/ year) and option for non-matching employee contribution.
Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada is a virtual first (anywhere in Canada) workplace and Toronto staff have the opportunity to work out of the office if they wish.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada, please submit a resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/ or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca ), or visit INSERT GG WEBSITE HYPERLINK
Accessibility
Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada welcomes and encourages applications from disabled people, and people with disabilities. Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. We encourage requests to make the hiring process as accessible as possible, some examples may be:
● captions during the interview;
● having a support person or support animal;
● video or audio resume or cover letters;
● sending follow-up responses in case there is anything you feel you missed during your interview.
Disclosure is not required, just what would make the process as welcoming and accessible to you. Please advise Sam Walton at any point (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in any aspect of the recruitment/ assessment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Vice-President (Administration)

With its main and College Avenue campuses located next to Wascana Lake in the heart of Regina’s idyllic Wascana Park, and with a vibrant campus located in Saskatoon, the University of Regina is a dynamic provincial institution that has an established reputation for innovative programming and research excellence. The University of Regina, including its three Federated Colleges, Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, and Luther College, has more than 2,500 faculty and staff, including almost 500 tenured or tenure-track faculty, and more than 16,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students in 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 Vice-President (Administration).

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 and sexually diverse groups.

Reporting to President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Jeff Keshen, the Vice-President (Administration) is a member of the University Executive Team. The Vice-President leads a diverse team across a broad portfolio including Financial Services, Information Technology, Facilities, Ancillary Operations, and oversees the development of the University’s budget and campus masterplan. The Vice-President provides strategic administrative leadership for the stewardship of all aspects of the University’s financial and operational services, develops financial objectives that support academic and institutional priorities, and has oversight for all Information Technology activities that contribute to planning, creating and aligning with student service priorities. As the Vice-President is the spokesperson for all financial and operational information to both internal and external audiences, they must communicate with clarity and ensure that there are strong bridges between the Vice-President’s team and all other areas of the University.

As the ideal candidate for the Vice-President (Administration) role, you are an evidence-informed decision-maker with extensive experience overseeing a broad range of administrative and financial functions, including budgeting, strategic and financial planning, economic forecasting, and resource allocation. You have experience working in complex and unionized organizations, ideally in the post-secondary sector. You are adept with recommending and implementing improvements to systems and processes for efficiencies and effectiveness. You are committed to the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and honesty, and you are prepared to make principled, and sometimes, difficult decisions. As a leader, you build teams based on trust and mutual respect, and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion that is characterized by constructive dialogue. The University’s incoming Vice-President works with the President and other members of the University Executive Team to advance systemic institution-wide Indigenous initiatives and further efforts in response to the calls to action voiced by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. You foster a shared sense of vision and a commitment to ensure that decisions and processes will be aligned with the University’s student-centered mission and advance key themes of the 2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan, entitled All Our Relations: kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional designations.

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

The University or Regina is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with provincial guidelines, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Griffith Group and the University of Regina throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
UFV is a fully accredited, public university that enrolls approximately 15,000 students per year. Founded in 1974 as Fraser Valley College, UFV achieved university status in 2008 and from its inception has been a student-centred institution and dedicated partner in the Fraser Valley’s social, cultural, economic, and sustainable development. It has campuses and locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope, and a presence in Chandigarh, India. UFV is large enough to offer variety, and yet small class sizes allow students to get to know instructors and learn in a supportive and enriching environment with an abundance of opportunities for practical experience. UFV offers more than 100 programs, including three master’s degrees, 21 bachelor’s degrees with majors, minors, and extended minors in more than 35 subject areas, four graduate certificates, and more than a dozen trades and technology programs. UFV has nearly 46,000 alumni, 15,000 current students, and 1,300 employees. To learn more about working at UFV, please watch the following video: Why Not Both.

As one of BC’s top employers for the past eight consecutive years, UFV is in one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in British Columbia and is driving distance to the beautiful city of Vancouver. In 2021, UFV launched a new integrated strategic plan titled IYAQAWTWX (House of Transformation). Grounded in UFV’s core values of integrity, inclusivity, community, and excellence, the plan defines the strategic goals and imperatives UFV will integrate into all activities to transform its work and carry out its mission of engaging learners, transforming lives, and building community.

It is within this context that UFV welcomes nominations and applications for the position of Vice President, Community Engagement (“Vice President”).

Reporting to the President and working closely with other members of UFV’s senior executive team, the Vice President provides vision and leadership to internal and external constituents to advance UFV’s vision, mission, and integrated strategic plan. The role holds primary responsibility for planning and programming related to marketing, communications, university advancement, alumni engagement, community engagement, and ceremonies and events. Strongly connected to diverse internal and external communities, the Vice President is responsive to those communities through relationship‐building, strategic communications, and partnerships. In all, the Vice President is focused on UFV’s commitment to excellence in postsecondary education by identifying ways to maintain and enhance the university’s reputation and partnerships locally, provincially, and beyond.

As the ideal candidate, you have significant strategic leadership experience and business acumen gained through related experiences in your career. Your progressive career path includes senior management accountabilities, preferably in a unionized public sector environment. As a high-integrity leader, you build a team culture that is collaborative, agile, responsive, empowering, and supportive of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and supporting Indigenous peoples through the TRC’s Calls to Actions to decolonize academic institutions. You bring a depth of experience in major gift fundraising, stewardship and relationship building through public and private philanthropic activities, and developing and implementing organizational marketing and communications strategies. You demonstrate a proven record of forging strong relationships with cross‐functional teams and external stakeholders, with building internal and external support for strategic goals and objectives, and with developing and executing strategic plans. Applicants for this position will hold a Master’s degree; however an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

To explore this opportunity please contact Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Denny Young (denny@griffithgroup.ca).

UFV 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 encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Griffith Group and UFV 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

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

With its main and College Avenue campuses located next to Wascana Lake in the heart of Regina’s idyllic Wascana Park, and with a vibrant campus located in Saskatoon, the University of Regina is a dynamic provincial institution that has an established reputation for excellence and innovative programming. The University of Regina, including its three Federated Colleges, Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, and Luther College, has more than 2,500 faculty and staff, including almost 500 tenured or tenure-track faculty, and more than 16,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students in 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 Provost and Vice-President (Academic). This appointment will be for a term of five years, commencing July 1, 2022 or soon after.

The Provost and Vice-President (Academic) is the chief academic officer of the University and provides leadership in administering undergraduate and graduate academic programs, and fostering and encouraging excellence in teaching, scholarship and research. The successful candidate will report directly to a new and innovative President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Jeff Keshen, and partner with him and the leadership team to advance key themes of the 2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan, entitled All Our Relations: kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak. The incoming Provost will provide strong leadership and vision for the academic community, working in close partnership with the Deans to develop innovative strategies that help address many of the institution’s most pressing challenges. Partnering with the President, the Provost will animate and inspire a strong collective commitment to academic innovation, faculty and student research, student learning, community-focused service, diversity, and sustainability. With guidance from the Associate Vice President (Indigenous Engagement) and other key partners and stakeholders, they will oversee and ensure the continuing support of Indigenous students and Indigenous community engagement. Through the Associate Vice-President (Academic), the Provost’s Office also is the liaison between the University, the Gabriel Dumont Institute, the Saskatchewan Police College, and the Regional Colleges. As a member of the University Executive Team, the Provost contributes significantly to the overall strategic and operational leadership of the University. This includes helping manage the fiscal resources and budgetary processes within the University’s academic units.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who has a demonstrated ability to gain support from diverse constituents when making decisions, and who can effectively manage and improve processes that align with the University’s mission and objectives. The successful candidate will be a leader who can foster a University-wide culture of equity, diversity and inclusion that is characterized by constructive dialogue. They should be a seasoned leader able to motivate the academy to work together in addressing the impact of a pandemic and the resulting challenges it poses for the University. The Provost will have an authentic, engaging interpersonal style and will empower the Deans to create opportunities for the University to advance in its development. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to strategically contribute to the annual budgeting process to ensure appropriate financial resources are available to support the academic goals of the University and strategic objectives of the Faculties. Prior academic administrative leadership experience and a successful record of academic research and scholarship are required to offer this blend of leadership. As chief academic officer, the Provost is expected to lead and strengthen shared governance with faculty members to develop academic programs and foster a culture of outstanding research, scholarship, and creative practice. Candidates must have an earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree, and the requisite scholarship and teaching experience for an appointment as a tenured full professor at the University of Regina.

The University of Regina is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the communities it serves. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and encourage all applicants – including those belonging to the Canadian employment equity groups of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, Indigenous persons, and individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation – to self-identify as appropriate.

To apply or explore this key academic leadership position at the University of Regina further, please contact Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca).