Interim Chief Financial Officer

2 days ago

Nanaimo BC VR S, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time
Interim Chief Financial Officer

VIU is currently navigating a significant financial and operational turnaround. The institution faces a multi-year structural deficit, liquidity pressures, aging systems and technology, and the broader fiscal and policy challenges affecting the post-secondary sector. At the same time, VIU is working closely with government, external auditors, and partners to restore stability and build a sustainable financial future aligned with its mandate.

With the upcoming departure of the Chief Financial Officer, VIU is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help lead the financial turnaround and support the Interim President and leadership team through a period of substantial change.

Employment Group

ADMIN

Position Number

12221

Division

VP Administration and Finance

Department

Vice President Administration and Finance

Campus

Nanaimo, BC (Hybrid arrangement available)

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary full-time

Pay Level

Excluded Pay Band 19: $8, $9,545.60 biweekly

Start:

February 2026

Additional Information

Open until filled. This is an interim position of months.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications

Posted Date

10-Dec-2025

Job Reference

2845

Please see attached document for details.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To preserve the integrity of the recruitment process, we respectfully request that all applications be submitted online. Applicants with questions are welcome to contact We kindly request that you do not contact the president or other Executive team members personally regarding the status of your application.

Note:

  • Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
  • Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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