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Vice President, Administration & Chief Financial Officer

​COMPETITION NUMBER: 1488
CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2025 @ 11:59PM MDT

 

VICE PRESIDENTS OFFICE

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the Vice President, Administration and Chief Financial Officer (VP, Admin & CFO) plays a key role in shaping NorQuest College’s future. As a member of the Executive Team, this role provides strategic oversight of the College’s financial, legal, IT, campus operations, and administrative functions, ensuring sustainability, accountability, and long-term success. The VP, Admin & CFO will also serve as Executive Sponsor for major initiatives such as the $250 million Career Skills Centre and advance NorQuest 2030 priorities, translating purpose into measurable outcomes.

 

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Partner with the President and Board to shape and execute long-term strategy.
  • Lead financial and capital strategy, ensuring fiscal health and alignment with institutional priorities.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to optimize performance and agility.
  • Provide strategic oversight of IT, facilities, and administrative operations.
  • Champion compliance, risk management, and financial integrity.
  • Foster strong relationships with government, industry, donors, and community partners.
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams, promoting collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.

 

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related field (graduate degree preferred).
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and administration, including 5+ years at the executive level.
  • Proven experience with boards and governance bodies.
  • Deep expertise in financial stewardship, risk management, IT, legal, and facilities operations.

 

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker, you bring experience in:

  • Translating strategy into execution, aligning people, processes, and systems with organizational priorities.
  • Leading transformational change and fostering innovation in complex environments.
  • Building trusted relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders.
  • Driving equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and Indigenization initiatives.
  • Post-secondary or broader public sector leadership (asset).
  • Strong alignment with organizational values, leading with integrity, curiosity, and fairness.

 

SALARY: $210,423.15  - $242,214.08 annually. This is a fulltime permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word document only—preferably as one document) to Anurag Shourie or Jessica Park at apply@leadersinternational.com, indicating the job title in the subject line. 

 

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

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