Job Description

Competition Number

S181403P

Position Title

President & Vice-Chancellor

Position Number

A99971

Employee Group

Administrator

Position Status

Regular Full-Time

Start Date

End Date (if applicable)

Department

President's Office

Additional Notes

Location

North Vancouver

Working with us

Capilano University (CapU) is ranked as a BC Top Employer. CapU provides students with a strong academic foundation through high quality teaching, programs and services. CapU served 11,018 academic students in the 2024-25 fiscal year, representing 3,770 domestic full-time equivalent (FTE) students and 3,558 international FTEs. International students at the University include citizens of 92 countries. CapU offers an increasingly diverse mix of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and lifelong learning opportunities. With campuses in North Vancouver, Sechelt, and Squamish, CapU is deeply embedded in the communities it serves.

About the role

With a planned retirement, an exciting opportunity exists for an innovative leader and change-maker to join Capilano University at a time of immense growth and development, playing an integral role in guiding the institution to reach its

2030 vision

. Reporting to the Board of Governors, the President and Vice-Chancellor will serve as the institution's chief executive officer and will be accountable for providing overall leadership and direction to Capilano University. The President will lead with vision, purpose and strategy, championing the University's 2030 goals with a focus on community, innovation, health, and wellness, while providing effective operational leadership to the executive, faculty, staff and students.

Experience, competencies & qualifications

The ideal candidate is a bold and collaborative leader who believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives. As a champion for Truth and Reconciliation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the candidate will value the importance of co-creating a university experience rooted in belonging, wellbeing, and excellence. Collaborative and collegial, they will be highly effective at bringing people together to focus on the vision and strategy of an organization. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of working positively and effectively in a unionized environment. The President will bring a passion for students and student learning and an appreciation and respect for faculty and staff.

For more information

To apply for this position, please visit the

Boyden opportunities job posting.

For more information on this exceptional opportunity, please contact Khaleeda Jamal or Craig Hemer at Boyden:

capu@boyden.com

or visit the CapU

Presidential Search Webpage.

Benefits

Contact capu@boyden.com for additional benefit information.


Posting Detail Information

Days and Hours of Work

Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm. The hours of this opportunity will be determined by operational need.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group

00000

Salary

In accordance with BC's Pay Transparency Act, the position has an expected base salary range of $250,000 - $282,000 CAD.

Union

N/A

Job Open Date

06/17/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes