is a university with impact.

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally, through its cutting-edge research and world-class teaching and learning, McMaster University is focused on advancing human and societal health and well-being in the local community and around the world.

As the pioneer of problem-based learning, McMaster has a rich history of educational innovation.

With over 37,000 students, more than 8,000 continuing faculty and staff, and a vibrant research enterprise, McMaster is consistently ranked among Canadas top research universities and recognized as a Hamilton

Niagara Top Employer and one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers.

Guided by values of trust, respect, accountability, integrity, and teamwork, Financial Affairs at McMaster partners closely with faculties, departments and central services to provide strategic financial leadership and stewardship in support of McMaster Universitys academic, research, and operational mission.

The unit ensures strong governance, regulatory compliance, and highquality financial services while supporting informed decisionmaking and longterm financial sustainability across the University.

It is within this context that McMaster University is seeking a collaborative, forward-looking leader to join its Financial Affairs portfolio as Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives a unique opportunity to shape how the portfolio delivers change and supports McMasters broader institutional ambitions.

Reporting to the AVP & Chief Financial Officer, the Associate Director serves as a central integrator across a dynamic portfolio, aligning strategy, governance,



and execution to advance institutional priorities.

The Associate Director will lead the planning and delivery of multiyear strategic initiatives, strengthen project and governance frameworks, and support enterprisewide transformation through disciplined project management, change leadership, and executivelevel decision support.

Acting as a trusted advisor and partner to senior leaders, they will synthesize data, develop actionable insights, and translate strategic objectives into measurable outcomes while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and highperformance culture.

The ideal candidate has experience leading and enabling multi-faceted strategic priorities in a complex organization, a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, and the ability to resolve complex issues in an evolving environment.

The role requires advanced strategic thinking, excellent analytical skills, strong project management discipline, governance acumen, and transparent, timely communication.

The Associate Director will demonstrate an ability to work collegially and constructively with a wide variety of stakeholders across the University and will champion equity, diversity, and inclusion as core organizational priorities.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from Indigenous (First Nations, Mtis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

📌 Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives, McMaster University (Canada)
🏢 Odgers Berndtson
📍 Canada