Director of Administration and Operations - McGill Sustainability Park (MSP)

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  • Canada
  • $113,100-174,110 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Position Summary:Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Administration and Operations – McGill Sustainability Park (MSP) is responsible for translating strategic priorities into effective operational execution. Working in close partnership with the Academic Director, the role ensures that administrative and operational systems, processes, and resources consistently support the University’s academic, research, and organizational objectives. Manage and provide leadership across core operational functions, strengthen internal systems and processes, and support the sustainable growth of the multi‑faculty complex. Directly manage and lead a team of managers and professional staff in the areas of operations, including administrative, finance, communications, change management, logistics and customer service activities.. Serving as a key liaison with executive, academic, and operational stakeholders, the Director plays a central role in advancing the inter‑ and transdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research mission at the heart of the MSP vision.Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership, strategic guidance, and expert advice on the implementation and ongoing management of the MSP administrative operations.
  • Represent MSP on key committees and working groups, advocate for operational needs, and exercise decision-making authority on a range of initiatives. This role will serve as a central point of leadership, ensuring that the site delivers on its mandate and adapts effectively as its operations grow.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and execution of high level operational and organizational strategies for the site, ensuring alignment and integration with existing university units, faculties, systems, and processes.
  • Collaborate closely with the Academic Director to ensure that operational and administrative practices effectively support academic programs, scheduling needs, and quality standards.
  • Serve as a key liaison between executive leadership, academic leadership, and operational and administrative teams to ensure alignment on major projects. Engage with research directors, construction teams, and other stakeholders to review and guide the implementation of new initiatives Ensure the project and building operations remain aligned with sustainability objectives.
  • Lead the management, preparation, and analysis of fiscal reporting including financial statements and reports to satisfy University, and external stakeholders requirements. Find funding solutions to meet MSP goals and priorities, ensuring ongoing compliance.
  • Provide expertise in the formulation, development and implementation of revenue generating strategies and policies. Evaluate proposals for new revenue-generating initiatives to provide guidance on the appropriate business plan, including identification of potential alternatives.
  • Directly lead and manage a team of managers and professionals in the areas of operations, including general administration, finance, communications, IT, change management, logistics and customer service activities. Develop short- and long-term goals and objectives for the team.
  • Work with Senior Change Management Advisor to motivate and develop the team to focus on fostering collaboration and partnerships with new tenants who will be relocating from faculties and units to MSP, effectively through change. Encourage the team to be supportive and helpful to ensure the smooth operations and transition to the site ensuring efficiency, consistency, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Manage the use of all common areas across the site. Develop policies and guidelines related to the use of the common areas and type of activity permitted to host campus events for use by faculty, students and employees at the MSP.
  • Represent MSP in internal and external meetings, initiatives, and chair committees, including various building committees to ensure faculty and unit’s needs are incorporated into planning and implementation to MSP.
  • Plan, develop and implement supporting policies and administrative procedures to maximize administrative services in support of University’s overall mission of teaching and research; foster relationships with other university units and external organizations. These include activities related to risk management, legal, insurance. Act as a key government liaison for compliance matters.
  • Draw up and negotiates terms of agreements with external organizations to establish cooperative agreements or to ensure services.
  • Ensure smooth transition to the MSP from other units and faculties. Provide assistance with the move, timeline, in consultation with FMAS.
  • Ensure effective IT systems, operational flow, and infrastructure functionality.
  • Oversee the design of a web-site to promote and attract the MSP and its sustainability initiatives.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Strong management and leadership skills.
  • Excellent relationship‑building.
  • Stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Analytical and diagnostic skills; ability to translate data into decisions and improvements.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and translate vision into practical action.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be fluent in English and in French.
  • Undergraduate degree in business administration, operations management, education management, or a related field, preferred
  • Demonstrated experience implementing strategic initiatives in large, complex or academic environments, preferred.
  • Experience leading or supporting complex organizational change initiatives in challenging conditions.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
  • Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
  • Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
  • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
  • Competitive vacation policy
  • Two (2) personal days
  • Two (2) floating holidays
  • Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
  • Paid time off over the December holiday period
  • Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
  • Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click .Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree 8 Years Related Experience /Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 09) $113,100.00 - $141,380.00 - $174,110.00Job Profile: MPEX-ADM4S - General Administration - Director or equivalent (S)Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)Supervisor: Executive Director, Sustainability ParkPosition End Date (If applicable):Deadline to Apply: 2026-04-30McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

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