UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR NOTICE OF VACANCY EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE: Associate Vice-President, Human Resources DEPARTMENT: Human Resources REPORTS TO: Vice-President, Human Resources and Chief Legal Counsel SALARY: Range Exempt ________________________________________ The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit. THE OPPORTUNITY The University of Windsor invites applications for the position of Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (AVP HR), a senior executive leadership prospect for an accomplished human resources professional with a demonstrated ability to lead strategic workforce initiatives, navigate complex labour relations environments, and advance organizational effectiveness.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Human Resources and Chief Legal Counsel, the AVP HR provides strategic leadership and oversight of the University's human resources portfolio, ensuring that HR strategies, policies, programs, and services support the University's academic mission, research enterprise, student success, and institutional priorities. As a key member of the University's senior leadership team, the AVP HR serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Provost, Deans, academic administrators, and other university leaders. The successful candidate will bring a collaborative and forward-thinking approach to workforce planning, talent acquisition and retention, employee and labour relations, organizational development, compensation and benefits, leadership development, and human resources operations.

This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of human resources at a dynamic, evolving institution while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing university community. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR The University of Windsor is a globally relevant,



regionally focused University that welcomes over 18,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

- Science
- Human Kinetics
- Education
- Law
- Engineering
- Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University's Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty. The University's unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships, particularly with leading American universities in Michigan. WHY JOIN THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR? We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience grounded in well-being, professional growth, and work–life balance. As a valued member of our community, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- Health &
- Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs.
- Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage: Travel with confidence knowing you are protected beyond Ontario.
- Pension Plan:



Participation in a pension plan that supports long-term financial security and retirement planning.
- Tuition Remission: Reduced-cost tuition to help you pursue further education and professional development (for yourself and dependents up to age 26).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, family matters, financial planning, and overall well-being.
- Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus.
- Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs. Join an institution that values people, purpose, and lifelong learning — and contribute to shaping the future of our University. ________________________________________ Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise. In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Talent &
- Workforce Team ([email protected]). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.

📌 Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (Windsor)
🏢 University of Windsor
📍 Windsor