Chief Operating Officer

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished educational institution, Dalhousie University, seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Faculty of Medicine. This leadership role encompasses overseeing various operational aspects including finance and human resources, while promoting strategic planning and collaboration with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership abilities and a commitment to advancing the university’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of the Faculty’s operations including communications, finance, governance, human resources, policy, IT, facilities, and space planning.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning, change management, and policy development.
• Strengthen relationships with Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick and the Cape Breton Medical Campus.

Job description

Dalhousie University operates in the unceded territories of the Mi’kmaw, Wolastoqey, and Peskotomuhkati Peoples. These sovereign nations hold inherent rights as the original peoples of these lands, and we each carry collective obligations under the Peace and Friendship Treaties. Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 recognizes and affirms Aboriginal and Treaty rights in Canada.

We recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies, and contributions have enriched Nova Scotia for over 400 years.

Dalhousie University invites applications for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), Faculty of Medicine. This leadership role involves providing strategic direction for the overall operational management of the Faculty of Medicine, supporting its vision.

Located on Canada’s East Coast, Dalhousie is a research-intensive institution serving over 21,000 students from across Canada and more than 115 countries. We offer academic programming and clinical learning across the Maritimes, combining teaching and research with civic responsibility, attracting over $210 million in external research funding annually. Our graduates are employed across Canada and globally, contributing to health, innovation, and regional development.

The Faculty of Medicine emphasizes scientific excellence and compassionate care, conducting leading health research, influencing policy, and supporting regional economic growth. Since 1868, it has been integral to Maritime Canada, operating distributed medical education sites in urban and rural settings, with many of our graduates practicing throughout Canada and around the world.

The Role

The COO oversees the administration of the Faculty’s operations, including communications, finance, governance, human resources, policy, IT, facilities, and space planning. The role involves managing these functions within the Dean’s Office and collaborating with other administrative units.

The COO also provides leadership in strategic planning, change management, policy development, stakeholder engagement (including university administration, government, and community), and project coordination. A key aspect of the role is strengthening relationships with Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick and the Cape Breton Medical Campus to promote integrated operational and policy planning.