President & Vice-Chancellor
About the role
Competition Number
S181403P
Position Title
President & Vice-Chancellor
Position Number
A99971
Employee Group
Administrator
Position Status
Regular Full-Time
Start Date
End Date (if applicable)
Department
President's Office
Additional Notes
For more information on this exceptional opportunity, please contact Khaleeda Jamal or Craig Hemer at Boyden: capu@boyden.com. To apply for this position, please click Apply.
Location
North Vancouver
Working with us
Capilano University (CapU) is ranked as a BC Top Employer. CapU provides students with a strong academic foundation through high quality teaching, programs and services. Serving approximately 9,000 students annually —CapU offers an increasingly diverse mix of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and lifelong learning opportunities. With campuses in North Vancouver, Sechelt, and Squamish, CapU is deeply embedded in the communities it serves.
About the role
With a planned retirement, an exciting opportunity exists for an innovative leader and change-maker to join Capilano University at a time of immense growth and development, playing an integral role in guiding the institution to reach its 2030 vision. Reporting to the Board of Governors, the President and Vice-Chancellor will serve as the institution’s chief executive officer and will be accountable for providing overall leadership and direction to Capilano University. The President will lead with vision, purpose and strategy, championing the University’s 2030 goals with a focus on community, innovation, health, and wellness, while providing effective operational leadership to the executive, faculty, staff and students.
The ideal candidate is a bold and collaborative leader who believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives. As a champion for Truth and Reconciliation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the candidate will value the importance of co-creating a university experience rooted in belonging, wellbeing, and excellence. Collaborative and collegial, they will be highly effective at bringing people together to focus on the vision and strategy of an organization. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of working positively and effectively in a unionized environment. The President will bring a passion for students and student learning and an appreciation and respect for faculty and staff.
Experience, competencies & qualifications
For more information on this exceptional opportunity, please contact Khaleeda Jamal or Craig Hemer at Boyden: capu@boyden.com. To apply for this position, please click Apply.
For more information
See above.
Benefits
See above.
Posting Detail Information
Days and Hours of Work
Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. This position may include
Bridge Period (if applicable)
Pay Group
00000
Salary
In accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act, the position has an expected base salary range of $250,000 – $282,000 CAD.
Union
N/A
Job Open Date
06/23/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
About Capilano University
Capilano University is a regional university based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, with additional programming serving the Sunshine Coast and the Sea-to-Sky corridor. With industry-leading instructors, small classes and over 100 programs across five distinctive faculties, CapU is a unique place where students are encouraged to make their mark, in and out of the classroom. Capilano University is named after Sa7plek (Chief Joe Capilano), an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses and are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh (Sechelt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
President & Vice-Chancellor
About the role
Competition Number
S181403P
Position Title
President & Vice-Chancellor
Position Number
A99971
Employee Group
Administrator
Position Status
Regular Full-Time
Start Date
End Date (if applicable)
Department
President's Office
Additional Notes
For more information on this exceptional opportunity, please contact Khaleeda Jamal or Craig Hemer at Boyden: capu@boyden.com. To apply for this position, please click Apply.
Location
North Vancouver
Working with us
Capilano University (CapU) is ranked as a BC Top Employer. CapU provides students with a strong academic foundation through high quality teaching, programs and services. Serving approximately 9,000 students annually —CapU offers an increasingly diverse mix of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and lifelong learning opportunities. With campuses in North Vancouver, Sechelt, and Squamish, CapU is deeply embedded in the communities it serves.
About the role
With a planned retirement, an exciting opportunity exists for an innovative leader and change-maker to join Capilano University at a time of immense growth and development, playing an integral role in guiding the institution to reach its 2030 vision. Reporting to the Board of Governors, the President and Vice-Chancellor will serve as the institution’s chief executive officer and will be accountable for providing overall leadership and direction to Capilano University. The President will lead with vision, purpose and strategy, championing the University’s 2030 goals with a focus on community, innovation, health, and wellness, while providing effective operational leadership to the executive, faculty, staff and students.
The ideal candidate is a bold and collaborative leader who believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives. As a champion for Truth and Reconciliation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the candidate will value the importance of co-creating a university experience rooted in belonging, wellbeing, and excellence. Collaborative and collegial, they will be highly effective at bringing people together to focus on the vision and strategy of an organization. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of working positively and effectively in a unionized environment. The President will bring a passion for students and student learning and an appreciation and respect for faculty and staff.
Experience, competencies & qualifications
For more information on this exceptional opportunity, please contact Khaleeda Jamal or Craig Hemer at Boyden: capu@boyden.com. To apply for this position, please click Apply.
For more information
See above.
Benefits
See above.
Posting Detail Information
Days and Hours of Work
Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. This position may include
Bridge Period (if applicable)
Pay Group
00000
Salary
In accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act, the position has an expected base salary range of $250,000 – $282,000 CAD.
Union
N/A
Job Open Date
06/23/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
About Capilano University
Capilano University is a regional university based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, with additional programming serving the Sunshine Coast and the Sea-to-Sky corridor. With industry-leading instructors, small classes and over 100 programs across five distinctive faculties, CapU is a unique place where students are encouraged to make their mark, in and out of the classroom. Capilano University is named after Sa7plek (Chief Joe Capilano), an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses and are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh (Sechelt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.