Strategic Initiatives Officer

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, University Services, Operations and Finance (USOF), the Strategic Initiatives Officer (SIO) is the nexus for a broad array of initiatives flowing to and through the Office of the Vice-President. Working closely with senior leaders and individual contributors from across USOF, the SIO initiates, prepares, and coordinates materials (board packages, briefings, speaking notes, etc.) for multiple institutional meetings, including but not limited to the Board of Governors, the General Faculties’ Council, the President’s Executive Committee, and Deans’ Council. Additionally, the SIO is instrumental in steering all institution-wide USOF policy development and refinement.

The Office of the Vice-President, University Services, Operations and Finance provides the operational foundation that supports the University of Alberta’s academic and research mission. This role leads the delivery of integrated services that foster a thriving, high-performing university environment.

The Vice-President oversees the development and management of campus infrastructure, secure and sustainable IT systems, strategic human resources, financial stewardship and procurement services. The portfolio emphasizes service excellence, operational efficiency and continuous improvement to meet institutional goals.

Key departments reporting to this portfolio include Campus Services; Finance, Planning and Procurement; Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment; Information Services and Technology; Infrastructure Planning, Development and Partnerships; Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management; Shared Services; Strategic Transformation and Delivery; and Utilities and Operations.

Requirements

• Internal candidates and former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, prepares, and coordinates materials (board packages, briefings, speaking notes, etc.) for multiple institutional meetings.
• Steers institution-wide USOF policy development and refinement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed