Vice President Finance and Administration

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Vice President Finance and Administration

**Department/Unit**
- President's Office

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S067-25

**Employee Group**
- EXAD

**Position Type**
- Regular, On-Going

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**

**Salary**

**Classification**

**Provisional Statement**

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University operates in the unceded territories of the Mi’kmaw, Wolastoqey, and Peskotomuhkati Peoples. These sovereign nations hold inherent rights as the original peoples of these lands, and we each carry collective obligations under the Peace and Friendship Treaties. Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 recognizes and affirms Aboriginal and Treaty rights in Canada._
- We recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies, and contributions have enriched that part of Mi’kma’ki known as Nova Scotia for over 400 years._
- Located on Canada’s East Coast, with campuses in the vibrant oceanside city of Halifax and an Agricultural Campus in Truro —known as the Hub of Nova Scotia— Dalhousie University is proud to serve as the province’s leading research-intensive institution. We welcome more than 21,000 students from across the province, the country, and over 115 countries worldwide. In addition to our main campuses, Dalhousie offers academic programming and clinical learning opportunities in communities across Nova Scotia, including in Yarmouth and Cape Breton, as well as a medical campus in Saint John, New Brunswick. Dalhousie combines teaching and research excellence with a strong sense of civic responsibility—attracting more than $210 million in external research funding each year. From connecting graduates to high-demand careers to supporting innovation to partnering directly with local industries and communities, Dalhousie is committed to building a stronger Nova Scotia while growing our impact nationally and globally.

**Job Summary**
- Dalhousie University is seeking our next **Vice President Finance and Administration**.

Dalhousie’s Vice President Finance and Administration (VPFA) is a valued senior leader, reporting to the President and working with senior leaders and the Board of Governors to support Dalhousie’s mission and strategic direction through planning, directing, and overseeing the administrative and business functions of the university.

**Key Responsibilities**
- The VPFA works closely in collaboration with the Provost and Vice President Academic to develop and implement Dalhousie’s budget and is responsible for a range of university services including Facilities Management, Financial Services, University Risk and Assurance, Information Technology Services, Athletics and Ancillary Services, Sustainability, and Housing and Campus Connections.

**Note**

**Required Qualifications**

**_Leadership Experiences and Achievements_**
- advanced education and/or professional credentials
- significant leadership experience across a breadth of administrative functions
- experience working within a complex governance structure, a unionized environment, and a broadly accountable context whose objectives extend beyond just financial results
- experience effectively managing financial challenges
- demonstrated experience building, mentoring, and empowering high-performing diverse teams
- proven leadership in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and a demonstrated commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
- demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and honesty
- a record of successfully leading teams and organizations through change and uncertainty
- the ability to communicate effectively and build authentic relationships in varying contexts from the board room to the coffee line
- the ability to make hard decisions using an empathetic and people-centered approach
- enthusiasm and passion for the mission of the university

**Assets**
- experience with capital planning and facilities renewal
- experience providing leadership for ancillary units, athletics, housing, and/or sustainability
- a strong national network in related fields
- a professional accounting and/or finance designation
- a record of meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities
- proven ability to advocate and liaise effectively with government bodies, industry associations, and professional organizations at a local, provincial, and national level
- experience managing enterprise risk at a programmatic level

**Job Competencies**
- As with all Dalhousie senior leaders the VPFA will be required to demonstrate Dalhousie’s **core** and **leadership** competencies, with the below being of particular importance to success in the role:

- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Accountability for Performance and Results
- Change and Innovation
- Relationship Building
- Respect and Inclusion

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