Camosun College Chief Financial Officer

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia; Victoria; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Camosun College is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its senior leadership team in Victoria, BC. The CFO will direct financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and procurement to support the college’s academic mission and long-term sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have broad experience in finance leadership within complex public, municipal, or post-secondary environments, with a track record of collaborative leadership, credible communication, and a commitment to service,

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance teams in large public sector or education organizations.
• Strong governance, risk management, and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to align financial strategy with institutional mission and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for a $160M operating budget.
• Lead procurement, capital planning, and institutional stewardship initiatives.
• Provide transparent financial analysis to the President, CEO, and Board of Governors.

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Camosun College

Location: Victoria, BC

Camosun College is a highly respected, public post-secondary institution grounded in place, purpose, and community.

Reporting directly to the President and CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team and Board of Governors, the CFO will be expected to bring clarity, discipline, and transparency to financial decision-making, ensuring that resources are aligned with Camosun’s academic mission, operational priorities, and long-term sustainability.

The Chief Financial Officer will play a pivotal role in shaping Camosun’s financial future at a time of complexity and opportunity in the post-secondary sector. As the College’s senior financial officer overseeing a $160 million operating budget and a member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will provide strategic leadership across financial planning, budgeting, reporting, procurement, risk management, financial systems, capital planning, and institutional stewardship.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished, values-driven financial executive with experience leading broad finance and corporate services portfolios in complex post-secondary, education, municipal, government, public sector or similarly mission-driven environments. They will bring strong financial and business acumen, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to align financial strategy with institutional priorities, while navigating public accountability, regulatory expectations, funding constraints, and competing stakeholder needs. Equally important, they will be open, collaborative, and credible people leader who builds trust, develops high-performing teams, communicate complex information with clarity, and fosters a culture of service, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

This is a compelling opportunity for a senior finance leader to contribute meaningfully to the future of a respected college with a clear mission, a strong community presence, and a beautiful setting in Victoria, British Columbia.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $231,700, with a control point of $201,500. Placement within the range will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. The College also offers a comprehensive pension and benefits program, as well as eligibility for relocation assistance in accordance with applicable policies.