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This position is as Macdonald campus

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Dean the Strategic Initiatives Project Officer plays a key role in advancing the priorities of the Dean’s Office by ensuring the successful development, coordination, and execution of projects that support the faculty’s strategic vision.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plan, and implement initiatives that align with the strategic direction of the Dean’s Office and the faculty.

Ensure that projects related to strategic initiatives are in compliance with established quality standards and regulations.

Develop plans for of space restructuring and the development of new campus development projects

Liaises with external clients, particularly industry, to explore partnership opportunities

Develops and presents partnership business cases to faculty leadership for approval

Apply a structured project management approach to medium- and large-scale infrastructure and operational initiatives.

Asses strategic priorities, resources, and outcomes to guide decision-making and continuous improvement .

Liaise, engage, and collaborate with Associate Deans, faculty members, and administrative staff to advance initiatives while respecting governance structures and communication protocols.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to ensure alignment, integration, and shared success in the delivery of strategic initiatives.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Strong project management expertise with the ability to support multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse academic and administrative environment.

Ability to integrate concepts and ideas and to create visual design representations, in both print and electronic media.

Fluent in both French and English.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)

Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Competitive vacation policy

Two (2) personal days

Two (2) floating holidays

Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day

Paid time off over the December holiday period

Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents

Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

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Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 04) $64,770.00 - $80,960.00 - $97,150.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-ADM2A - General Administration - Professional 2

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Professor

Position End Date (If applicable):

Deadline to Apply:

2026-02-09

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.