Associate Vice-President, Financial Resources

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Posting Reason:

Permanent - Replacement

Job Type:

Employee

Job Family:

Administrative Upper Management

Faculty/Service - Department:

Office of the Vice-President, Finance and Administration

Campus:

Main Campus

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2025/12/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/01/05

Join a Leading Canadian University - Associate Vice-President, Financial Resources

The University of Ottawa is one of Canada's top research-intensive universities and the largest bilingual (English-French) institution in the world. Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it plays a vital role in the economic, cultural, and civic life of the nation's capital.

With over 48,000 students and more than 10,000 employees across 10 faculties, the University is committed to excellence in education, research, and service. To support this mission, it is seeking a strategic, visionary, and forward-thinking financial executive to lead a critical portfolio.

The Opportunity

The Associate Vice-President, Financial Resources (AVP) will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the University's financial and procurement functions. Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance and Administration, and working closely with the Provost and other senior leaders, the AVP provides financial leadership and expert advice to support the institution's academic and administrative priorities.

The AVP oversees a broad range of portfolios, including:

• Financial Operations

• Financial Reporting

• Research, Trust, and Endowment Accounting

• Procurement Services

• Financial Applications and Systems

This is a key leadership role in the ongoing transformation of administrative services, enabling enterprise-wide financial strategies that drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a collaborative and service-oriented leader who thrives in a dynamic and collegial environment. You bring:

• A minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in financial leadership, ideally within a large, complex institution

• A graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, accounting, business administration)

• A professional accounting designation (CPA)

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic budgeting, financial operations, capital financing, procurement, and risk-informed decision-making

• Bilingualism (French and English) is required.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of one of Canada's leading universities—contributing to excellence in education, research, and public service.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, contact Gabrielle Mutchmore at

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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