President and Chief Executive Officer

Canadore College; North Bay; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in North Bay is seeking its next President and Chief Executive Officer to provide overall leadership and strategic direction. The successful candidate will champion the institution's mission and ensure its reputation and financial health. Responsibilities include leading strategic planning, advancing equity and diversity, and strengthening partnerships. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree and have outstanding communication skills.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree and a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning is required.
• Outstanding communication skills, integrity, and the ability to inspire confidence and trust.
• Proven track record in financial stewardship, resource development, and governance.
• Ability to foster relationships with Indigenous communities, governments, industry, and educational partners.
• Agile, strategic thinker with capacity to navigate change and advance diversity, equity, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the College.
• Champion Canadore’s mission and mandate, ensure financial health and elevate its reputation.
• Lead the next phase of strategic planning and strengthen community and industry partnerships.
• Advance equity, diversity, and inclusion across the organization.
• Reinforce Canadore’s role as a key economic and cultural driver in North Bay and beyond.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Financial stewardship

Agile, strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

President and Chief Executive Officer

Canadore College

Canadore College resides on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg and within lands protected by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. This land is occupied by the people of Nipissing First Nation, in the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 since time immemorial.

Nestled in the beautiful city of , just 180 minutes north of Toronto, Canadore is a dynamic institution recognized for its innovative applied programs, applied research, partnerships, experiential learning, and unwavering commitment to student success. With four campuses, including the Aviation Technology Centre, Commerce Court, the Education Centre shared with Nipissing University, and a satellite campus in Parry Sound, Canadore offers more than 80 in-demand programs and serves thousands of students from across Canada and over 45 countries. Canadore is distinguished by small class sizes, industry-engaged faculty, and a welcoming, inclusive environment. Known as a leader in Aviation Technology, Trades, and Health and Wellness, Canadore continues to enrich lives and communities through applied learning, entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation.

To continue to build on its longstanding legacy of impact, Canadore seeks its next President and CEO. Reporting to the Board of Governors, the President provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the College. The successful candidate will be responsible for championing Canadore’s mission and mandate, ensuring its financial health, and elevating its reputation provincially, nationally, and internationally. Key priorities include leading the next phase of strategic planning, strengthening community and industry partnerships, advancing equity, diversity and inclusion, and reinforcing Canadore’s role as a key economic and cultural driver in North Bay and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to build on Canadore’s strong legacy of innovation and student-centered education while preparing the College to meet the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the College, reporting to the Board of Governors.
• Champion Canadore’s mission and mandate, ensure financial health, and elevate its reputation regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Lead the next phase of strategic planning and strengthen community and industry partnerships.
• Advance equity, diversity, and inclusion across the organization.
• Reinforce Canadore’s role as a key economic and cultural driver in North Bay and beyond.
• Foster innovation, student-centered education, and collaboration with Indigenous communities, governments, industry, and educational partners.
• Live and lead in North Bay and advocate Canadore as a leading college of choice for students.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree and a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning is required.
• Outstanding communication skills, integrity, and the ability to inspire confidence and trust.
• Proven track record in financial stewardship, resource development, and governance.
• Ability to foster relationships with Indigenous communities, governments, industry, and educational partners.
• Agile, strategic thinker with capacity to navigate change and advance diversity, equity, and reconciliation.

Timeline and How to Apply

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and expressions of interest will be accepted until October 15, 2025, with the successful candidate assuming office ideally in early January 2026.

To enquire, apply, or suggest a nomination for this opportunity, please contact Andrea Patrick and Nick Ketley of Odgers at . You may also apply directly at .

Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility

Canadore College is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Canadore College throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. To discuss accommodation, please contact. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.