Lead financial planning, workforce strategy, and operational transformation for McMaster University’s Office of the Registrar. Integrate resources with institutional priorities.
As Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Administration, you will oversee financial and human resources support across the Registrar’s Office. You will advise senior leadership on budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, organizational design, workforce planning, and operational effectiveness. The portfolio also includes complex projects, vendor relationships, space planning, and capital initiatives.
Key Responsibilities: Lead annual operating budgets and multi-year financial planning
Prepare forecasts, variance reporting, scenario models, and narratives
Advise on workforce planning, organizational design, and resource allocation
Oversee renovation plans, space inventory,



and major purchases
Lead projects involving process improvement, procurement, and service transformation
Requirements: Undergraduate degree; relevant graduate education preferred
Minimum 10 years’ senior management experience with financial leadership
At least five years’ related post-secondary experience
Experience managing complex portfolios and operating budgets
Experience with workforce planning, change management, and vendor procurement
Apply financial management, workforce strategy, project leadership, and operational expertise to strengthen coordinated Registrar Office planning and execution.

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📌 Financial Operations and Workforce Strategy Director (Ontario)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Ontario