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McGill University - Appointment of Vice-President (People & Culture) (apply using link within text)

James Admin. Bldg.Full-time2026-06-09 → 2026-11-11
Based in CanadaCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Senior executive accountable for shaping an integrated, institution-wide people strategy enabling McGill's academic mission and long-term sustainability.

Role type

C-suite executive (Vice-President, People & Culture)

Builds

University-wide people strategy, organizational culture, and employee well-being initiatives

Domain

Higher Education / Human Resources

Required skills

Organizational strategy, labour relations, leadership development, large-scale change management, stakeholder management, equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, Indigenous reconciliation

Preferred skills

Bilingualism (English/French), political acuity, emotional intelligence, data-driven decision making

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Define strategic direction for all people-related matters; lead transformative efforts to integrate administrative and academic HR; establish HR policy and set risk tolerance; serve as principal advisor to the President on human capital and culture; represent the University externally on workforce matters

Seniority

C-suite, strategic leadership