Chief Administrative Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across revenue generation, business administration, operations, and resource stewardship for the Faculty.
• Lead the development and implementation of administrative strategies covering Finance, HR, I&IT, Data/AI governance, Facilities, and Risk Management.
• Provide strategic advice and policy interpretation to the Dean, Associate Deans, and Faculty leadership.
• Represent the Faculty in consultations with University units to advocate for Faculty priorities and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage administrative staff within the Office of the CAO and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives within a shared governance and collegial decision-making environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or an equivalent combination of education and experience in finance, administration, operations, or HR.
• Minimum of 8 years of senior leadership experience overseeing broad operations portfolios (finance, HR, IT, and facilities).
• Extensive expertise in financial planning, multiyear budget development, forecasting, and stewardship of public funds.
• Proven experience working effectively in a unionized environment, including knowledge of collective agreements and labour relations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice to senior leaders and implement policies aligned with institutional priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience supporting applied academic research, particularly in wet lab environments or with applied technologies.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) and related data governance.
• Knowledge of University of Toronto policies and governance structures.

About the Company

The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design (DFALD) at the University of Toronto is a premier institution recognized for its interdisciplinary approach to shaping the built environment. Through innovative research and creative practice, the Faculty supports a vibrant community of students, faculty, and professionals across historic and modern campus settings.