OPPORTUNITY PROFILE: President and Vice-Chancellor

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to partner with an external search firm in the recruitment of its next President and Vice‑Chancellor. This is a meaningful leadership chance to serve a university that is deeply connected to its communities and committed to student success, access, and inclusion.

We invite you to learn more about this role and the impact it will have in guiding VIU through its next chapter, one that builds on strong relationships, honours our connection to place, and supports continued growth and transformation, by reviewing the attached opportunity profile. Please note that all inquiries and applications are being managed directly through the search firm, as outlined in the profile.

VIU offers a competitive compensation package which includes an attractive base salary and excellent benefits, including a defined benefits pension plan. The compensation range for this role is $245,000 - $288,000.



Further details will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Employment Group

ADMIN

Position Number

00256

Division

President

Department

Office of the President

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

regular full-time

Additional Information

Open until filled. Applications will be managed through the Search firm. Please see contact information below.

Posted Date

26-Jun-2026

Job Reference

2990

This search is being supported by Boyden.

To submit your CV and letter of introduction for consideration, in confidence, please go to: https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3323

For more information, please contact:

Kathryn Young, Managing Partner

[email protected] | (phone hidden)

📌 OPPORTUNITY PROFILE: President and Vice-Chancellor (Canada)
🏢 Vancouver Island University
📍 Canada