McGill University - Appointment of Vice-President (People & Culture) (apply using link within text)

McGill University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

McGill University seeks an exceptional leader with deep expertise in people strategy, organizational culture, and employee well‑being for the position of Vice-President (People & Culture). As the University’s first VP (People & Culture), this leader will be collaborative, strategic, and visionary—bringing a dynamic, and relationships-focused perspective to the evolution of McGill’s workplace culture, in alignment with the President’s priorities to unite the McGill community around shared purpose, transform how the University works, engage locally with its Québec communities, and expand globally through strengthened partnerships. The Vice-President (People & Culture) will provide inspiring leadership across all functions of human resources, championing initiatives that strengthen belonging, advance equity and well‑being, and inspire new ways of working together to achieve the University’s mission. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity for a values‑driven leader to build on McGill’s strong foundation and help shape a transformative path forward for the University.

Requirements

• Bilingual in both official languages
• Extensive experience in organizational strategy, labour relations, leadership development, and large-scale change management.
• Political acuity, rigour, and emotional intelligence
• Integrity, sound judgment, and ability to unite stakeholders with diverse interests around a common vision.
• Deeply committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and Indigenous reconciliation.
• Forward-looking and intellectually curious
• Authentic, resilient, and collaborative

Nice To Haves

• Understands the unique realities of the academic sector and are able to operate with confidence in contexts where shared governance, influence, and collaboration are essential to success.
• Stay attuned to emerging workplace trends and know how to leverage data, technology, and innovative approaches to enhance the employee experience and advance the University’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-President (People & Culture) (VP P&C) is the University’s senior executive accountable for shaping and advancing an integrated, institution-wide people strategy that enables the achievement of McGill’s academic mission and long-term sustainability.
• As a core member of the executive leadership team, the VP P&C defines the strategic direction for all people-related matters - including talent, culture, labour relations, total rewards, organizational effectiveness, and workforce transformation - ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and external realities.
• Working in concert with the Provost and Executive Vice-President Academic (PEVPA), the VP P&C will lead transformative efforts to achieve tighter integration across all functions supporting administrative and academic HR to ensure institutional alignment and enhance faculty and staff experience.
• The VP P&C exercises university-wide authority to establish HR policy, set risk tolerance, and make cross-portfolio decisions impacting faculty, staff, and leadership across the University.
• The role serves as the principal advisor to the President and executive team on human capital, organizational performance, and culture, and represents the University externally on matters affecting its workforce, reputation, and employer positioning.

Benefits

• McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence.
• McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

What This Job Offers

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