Vice-President, Advancement

- Tracking Code: req2101
- Faculty/Department: Advancement Department
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Full‑Time Continuing
- Posting Date: July 3, 2026
- Closing Date: July 31, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)
- Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
- Expected Start Date: 1/1/2027

Ontario Tech University seeks an exceptional Vice‑President, Advancement to help shape the future of one of Canada’s most dynamic and differentiated universities. Reporting to the President and Vice‑Chancellor and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice‑President will play a pivotal role in advancing an institution uniquely poised for today and accelerating toward tomorrow—defined by its commitment to Tech with a Conscience, where innovation, ethical leadership, and societal impact converge to address the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Responsibilities

The Vice‑President will provide strategic leadership for an integrated advancement and alumni enterprise, with oversight spanning philanthropy and development, alumni engagement, stewardship, advancement operations, donor relations, and partnership development. The role involves cultivating transformational relationships with major, principal, and emerging philanthropic partners; identifying current opportunities for philanthropic growth and community engagement; and representing the university on an upward trajectory that redefines how technology can serve humanity.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates are visionary, energetic, collaborative, and results‑oriented relationship builders and leaders with significant experience in advancement, fund development, campaign leadership, and donor engagement.



They must have a strong track record of securing major philanthropic gifts, building high‑performing teams, and fostering productive relationships with diverse stakeholders. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills are essential, and a passion for higher education, research innovation, and a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation are required. Experience cultivating relationships within technology, innovation, energy, or industry sectors is an asset.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Ontario Tech University respects people’s different needs and will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle. The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

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