McGill University
Education
VicePresident(People&Culture)
“Vice-President (People & Culture) at McGill University. Skills: People strategy, Organizational culture, Employee well-being, Change management. Shape integrated people strategy. Advance institution-wide people strategy”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bilingual in French and English, Experience in academic sector, Experience in unionized environments, Experience in matrixed environments, Experience in organizational strategy, Experience in labour relations, Experience in leadership development, Experience in large-scale change management
Nice to Have
Canadian immigration requirements priority
What You'll Do.
Shape integrated people strategy
Advance institution-wide people strategy
Enable achievement of academic mission
Enable long-term sustainability
Define strategic direction for people matters
Ensure alignment with institutional priorities
Ensure alignment with external realities
Lead transformative efforts
Achieve tighter integration across HR functions
Enhance faculty and staff experience
Make cross-portfolio decisions
Advise President on human capital
Advise President on organizational performance
Advise President on culture
Represent University externally on workforce matters
Represent University externally on reputation
Represent University externally on employer positioning
Champion initiatives to strengthen belonging
Champion initiatives to advance equity
Champion initiatives to advance well-being
Inspire new ways of working
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Executive leadership team; Provost and Executive Vice-President Academic; Diverse stakeholders
Communication Scope
Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Change management
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