Classification & Regular HoursHours per Week: 35
Salary Grade 16
The base salary will be $74,990 - $107,050 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.
About WesternSince 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About UsACVS's vision is to advance excellence in research through collaborative and innovative service, education, and animal welfare.
ResponsibilitiesThe Manager, Administration and Finance (MAF) will be accountable for managing the day-to-day business operations of Western Research's Animal Care and Veterinary Services (ACVS), including the core areas of administration, human resources, finance and supply chain. The role will provide leadership in the development and implementation of operational and strategic plans to ensure both the current and future needs of the University are met. The MAF will support the development and administration of Departmental policies, practices, procedures and processes to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to Western's research community.
The MAF will provide comprehensive consultation and expert guidance to the senior leadership team on a variety of topics to identify key business risks and opportunities. The MAF will ensure due diligence has been performed with respect to adherence to University policies and procedures, and compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory guidelines. The role will provide leadership in the design and execution of risk mitigation strategies, ensuring appropriate monitoring and controls are in place. The MAF will lead continuous improvement and change management initiatives to support a collaborative team-based culture and identify and report on key performance indicators to measure and communicate the status of core business areas against department goals and objectives. The role will also provide leadership in developing and executing initiatives and courses of action to sustain and enhance the performance of the unit.
QualificationsEducation: Undergraduate Degree; in Business Management/Administration preferred
Preferred:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Completion of or working towards Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation, and/or Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
- Supplemental designation in an ancillary discipline such as Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering or Operations Management
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management or Change Management
Experience:
- 7 years' administrative, human resources, and financial management experience in a complex environment
- Experience in operational and strategic planning, execution and performance management
- 5 years' experience directly supervising staff and leading medium to large projects
- Experience in a unionized environment
- Experience managing in a multi-site pro