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Position Information

Position Title Chief Operating Officer

Department/Unit Medical Education Program - NB

Location Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Posting Number S225-23

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1

Salary $96,955 - $130,810 per annum

Classification ADM-09

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick ( DMNB ) is one of the two campuses of Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine. The main administrative office is located on the UNB Campus in Saint John. Reporting to the Associate Dean DMNB , the Chief Operating Officer leads and oversees the effective and efficient operations of Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick. As a senior member of the leadership team, the incumbent provides direction for the overall operational management of DMNB in support of the Faculty of Medicine’s strategic vision. The incumbent provides leadership, stewardship and oversight of financial, human and other resources (research, postgraduate medical education, undergraduate medical education, continuing professional development) in a multi-site complex working environment.

The Chief Operating Officer is also responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships, agreements and reporting with internal and external constituents (Faculty of Medicine, Horizon Health Network, University of New Brunswick and the Government of New Brunswick’s departments of Health and Postsecondary Education, Training and Labour).

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic oversight to the operational units within DMNB , developing and engaging staff and faculty in New Brunswick. Builds on existing relationships and develops partnership opportunities with organizations and the community at large.
• Create a viable and strong organization ensuring stakeholder and community engagement able to sustain itself into the future. Contribute to building an active donor base bringing in long-term and ongoing support for expansion, development and growth in the community.
• Responsible to work with the Departments of Postsecondary Education Training and Labour and Health for the development of program proposals to address resource challenges including full business/operational plans including start-up and operational funding and implementation and sustainability plans in accordance with accreditation standards.
• Provides advice and mentorship to senior leadership and staff. Oversees/manages special projects as delegated by the Associate Dean DMNB .
• Provides leadership, stewardship and management of fiscal activity including budgeting, reporting and auditing to manage risk and for short and long-term planning.
• Identifies emerging trends and developments in academic management and leadership.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary. The guidelines in NB may be different.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing successful large-scale change projects.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and overseeing complex budgets.
• Demonstrated experience managing successful diverse administrative units.
• Proven success in the development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Master’s degree in business administration or relevant professional designation, plus a minimum ten years’ of progressive experience as a senior administrator in a complex organization (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).

Assets

• Experience in a university or health care setting.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Change & Innovation
• Relationship Building
• Resource & Process Management
• Respect & Inclusion
• Thinking and Acting Strategically

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 06/06/2023

Close Date 06/27/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/13729