"Vice-President, Finance and Administration (VPFA)"

The Opportunity:

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is seeking a new Vice-President, Finance and Administration (VPFA) to provide exceptional leadership and foster collaboration across the University. The VPFA will lead finance and operational priorities, drive administrative strategies, and champion transformational change to strengthen UNBC’s community and organizational performance. Reporting to the President & Vice-Chancellor, and with the highest level of fiscal and operational responsibility in the University—the VPFA is responsible for the operational and financial success and stewardship of UNBC.

Overseeing a varied and sizeable portfolio, the VPFA will be a relationship-focused leader delegating effectively and building high-performance teams, all the while being a strong strategic advisor to the Senior Executive Team and the Board of Governors. They will model ethical leadership, support collegial governance, and foster an engaged, healthy culture rooted in respect, integrity and inclusivity.

With a strong foundation and considerable institutional momentum, as well as an engaged and motivated multi-functional team, this is an outstanding opportunity for a progressive finance and administration leader to take a thriving university to the next level. With a focus on transformation and customer service, the VPFA will emphasize team development and succession planning to create an administrative portfolio that enables UNBC’s academic mission.

About UNBC:

UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. As one of BC’s leading research-intensive universities, UNBC brings the excitement of new knowledge to its students, and the outcomes of its teaching and research to the world. Home to 3,500 students, UNBC has been annually recognized as one of Canada’s top three primarily undergraduate universities for the past decade and year-over-year appears in Research Infosource’s Top 50 Research Universities annual rankings.

UNBC is a university both in and for the North. This mission has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among its students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities it serves. UNBC is also Canada’s Green University™, leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.

UNBC maintains close engagement with northern communities, industry partners, and Indigenous communities, ensuring that teaching and research are informed by real-world challenges and regional priorities. This collaborative approach strengthens knowledge exchange, supports economic and technological growth, and enhances UNBC’s role as a trusted and valued presence across northern British Columbia.

To learn more, please visit UNBC’s website.

UNBC’s Northern BC Campuses:

UNBC’s main campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia. ... The VPFA job is based at the Prince George campus. Prince George is a mid-sized city of about 80,000 people located in northern British Columbia. ...

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The Role:

The VPFA is relied on to ensure the management and service focus of the units below supports the academic and research missions of the University.

VPFA Departments:

• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)
• Financial Services
• Planning and Budgeting
• Purchasing and Contracts
• Human Resources
• Shared Services
• IT Services
• Risk, Strategy and Transformation
• Facilities Management and Capital Planning
• Sustainability and Energy Management
• Ancillary Services
• Land Trust Initiative

Candidate Qualifications:

We are seeking a Vice-President, Finance and Administration who will bring several years of experience in progressively senior roles related to the VPFA portfolio. ...

Characteristics:

• Humility and empathy.
• A commitment to collegiality.

Experience:

• A strong academic foundation and advanced training in finance, accounting... (e.g., B.Comm., MBA, MPA, CPA)

Knowledge:

Skills:

Competencies and Personal Characteristics:

To Apply:

UNBC is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable... A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary, family tuition waivers, and an excellent pension plan and benefits. The salary range is $198,000 - $226,414.

UNBC is partnering with Leaders International Executive Search.

For further information or to apply, please reach out to Nick Lay or Tony Kirschner. Phone: (604) 688-8422 or Email: connect@leadersinternational.com.