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.

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