OPPORTUNITY PROFILE: COO & Vice President, Administration
About the role
OPPORTUNITY PROFILE: COO & Vice President, Administration
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to partner with an external search firm in the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President, Administration. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to contribute to a university deeply connected to its communities and committed to student success, operational excellence, and responsible growth. We invite you to learn more about this role and the impact it will have in shaping VIU’s next chapter by reviewing the attached opportunity profile. Please note that all inquiries and applications are being managed directly through the search firm, as outlined in the profile.
Employment Group
ADMIN
Position Number
12222
Division
Vice-President Administration
Department
Office of the COO, VP Administration
Campus
Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Country
Canada
Appointment Type
regular full-time
FTE
1.00
Pay Level
Excluded Pay Band 19: Minimum salary is $223,537 and maximum salary is $254,019.
Additional Information
Open until filled. Applications will be managed through the Search firm. Please see contact information below.
Posted Date
26-May-2026
Job Reference
2957
This search is being supported by McDermott + Bull. To submit your CV and letter of introduction for consideration, in confidence, please go to: https://mbexec.com/viu-coovpa/
For more information, please contact Corey Paquette at cpaquette@mbexec.ca or
Alex Verdecchia at averdecchia@mbexec.ca.
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About Vancouver Island University
We believe the doors to a university education should be open to everyone. We believe in the power of personal connection and kindness. We value diversity of thought, identity and experience. And we know our success is best measured by the strength of our community and the achievements of our students.
A university by and for our community VIU is a public university in Canada with a long history. Since 1936, we have addressed the needs of Vancouver Island with programs that improve lives in coastal BC. We have grown and adapted to changing times, extending our reach and impact while still focusing on the local community.
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OPPORTUNITY PROFILE: COO & Vice President, Administration
About the role
OPPORTUNITY PROFILE: COO & Vice President, Administration
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to partner with an external search firm in the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President, Administration. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to contribute to a university deeply connected to its communities and committed to student success, operational excellence, and responsible growth. We invite you to learn more about this role and the impact it will have in shaping VIU’s next chapter by reviewing the attached opportunity profile. Please note that all inquiries and applications are being managed directly through the search firm, as outlined in the profile.
Employment Group
ADMIN
Position Number
12222
Division
Vice-President Administration
Department
Office of the COO, VP Administration
Campus
Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Country
Canada
Appointment Type
regular full-time
FTE
1.00
Pay Level
Excluded Pay Band 19: Minimum salary is $223,537 and maximum salary is $254,019.
Additional Information
Open until filled. Applications will be managed through the Search firm. Please see contact information below.
Posted Date
26-May-2026
Job Reference
2957
This search is being supported by McDermott + Bull. To submit your CV and letter of introduction for consideration, in confidence, please go to: https://mbexec.com/viu-coovpa/
For more information, please contact Corey Paquette at cpaquette@mbexec.ca or
Alex Verdecchia at averdecchia@mbexec.ca.
Not the right fit? Search for OPPORTUNITY PROFILE: COO & Vice President, Administration jobs in Nanaimo, BC
About Vancouver Island University
We believe the doors to a university education should be open to everyone. We believe in the power of personal connection and kindness. We value diversity of thought, identity and experience. And we know our success is best measured by the strength of our community and the achievements of our students.
A university by and for our community VIU is a public university in Canada with a long history. Since 1936, we have addressed the needs of Vancouver Island with programs that improve lives in coastal BC. We have grown and adapted to changing times, extending our reach and impact while still focusing on the local community.