Job Type: Part-time, Full-time

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Full-time Ocean Networks Canada invites nominations and applications for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Operating as a not-for-profit society on behalf of the , ONC manages innovative cabled ocean observatories along with other monitoring systems that provide continuous power and connectivity to scientific instruments located in coastal, deep-ocean, and Arctic environments. Its infrastructure enables groundbreaking research, scientific discovery, and ocean intelligence that serves science, society, industry, and communities across Canada and around the world. ONC is internationally recognized for its leadership in ocean observation, climate research, community-based coastal monitoring, big data analytics, and ocean technology innovation. Through partnerships with researchers, governments, Indigenous communities, industry, and international organizations, ONC delivers critical insights that support climate resilience, public safety, ocean stewardship, and Canada's growing blue economy. Guided by a clear vision and ambitious mission, ONC is exceptionally well-positioned to build on its strong foundation and expand its national and global impact.



Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO provides strategic leadership to advance ONC's mission, scientific excellence, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. As the organization's chief executive and public representative, the President and CEO is responsible for shaping and executing ONC's strategic direction, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, building solid relationships with governments, funders, Indigenous partners, industry, and the research community, and ensuring the organization continues to deliver world-class infrastructure, services, and research impact. They will bring experience working within research, government, not-for-profit, academic, or technology-intensive environments and possess a strong understanding of scientific research, innovation, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on government relations. A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenous engagement will be essential. ONC strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples 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 mission. #

📌 Secretary I - Community Development (Part-time) (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria