Chief Operations Officer
Date Posted: 08/19/2026 Req ID: 49907 Faculty/Division: VP-People, Finance & Digital Services Department: VP, People, Finance & Digital Services Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes

Qualifications Required:
I. EDUCATION:
University degree in Business or Commerce or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience in finance and business management is required. A professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA) is strongly preferred.

II. EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of ten (10) years of senior financial accounting, senior administrative or operations role experience in an academic or non-profit environment or equivalent role within the private sector. Experience in preparing financial statements for capital and other projects of fund accounting. Experience in examining and analyzing financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Experience working with internal and external auditors. Demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (audit, accounting, regulatory, compliance, etc.) Superior analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills. Demonstrated experience overseeing a significant operating portfolio, including financial, space and information systems management.

Demonstrated experience and success motivating and mentoring staff and bringing out the best in teams and individuals. Experience in strategic planning, change management and policy development and implementation. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in business process review and information technology project management. Experience with effective management in a unionized environment.

Extensive experience with the University and knowledge of university policies and procedures and an understanding of the university’s organizational structure, including its governance, strongly preferred.



Previous experience in an issues management role a definite asset. Knowledge about media, protocol, diplomacy and an excellent understanding of the University’s mission and intersection with the broader community. Successful record of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion mandate within a complex organization.

III. SKILLS:
Outstanding oral and written communication, interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills. High level of initiative, tact and diplomacy, intelligence, and be articulate, politically astute and capable. Ability to work at the highest strategic levels, to gain and maintain the respect of senior administration and also to take strategy and move it through to tactics and action. Ability to work in a collaborative and collegial manner, with an appreciation for the challenges and opportunities of working within a large, decentralized institution. Reputation for integrity, openness, decisiveness, and sound judgment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment driven by competing tasks and deadlines. Ability to be productive working both independently and as a part of a team.

IV. OTHER:
Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations in a highly dynamic setting where there may not always be a readily apparent solution.

Closing Date: 09/04/2026,11:59PM ET Employee Group: Salaried Personnel Subarea: PM Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 8 -- Hiring Zone: $165,350 - $192,911 -- Broadband Salary Range: $165,350 - $275,585 (Open) Job Category: People,



Finance & Digital Services

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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📌 Chief Operations Officer (Ontario)
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