Vice-President, Advancement

Tracking Code: req2099

Faculty/Department: Advancement Department

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing

Posting Date: July 3, 2026

Closing Date: July 31, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Ontario Tech University seeks an exceptionalVice-President, Advancement to help shape the future of one of Canada's mostdynamic and differentiated universities. Reporting to the President andVice-Chancellor and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, theVice-President will play a pivotal role in advancing an institution uniquelypoised for today and accelerating toward tomorrow-one defined by itscommitment to Tech with a Conscience, where innovation, ethicalleadership, and societal impact converge to address the opportunities andchallenges of a rapidly changing world. Working collaboratively with theChancellor, Vice-Presidents, Deans, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and communitypartners, the Vice-President will champion Ontario Tech's academic, research,and innovation priorities while elevating the university's profile, influence,and philanthropic impact.

The Vice-President will provide strategicleadership for an integrated advancement and alumni enterprise, with oversightspanning philanthropy and development, alumni engagement, stewardship,advancement operations, donor relations, and partnership development. Servingas a key ambassador for the university, the successful candidate will cultivate transformationalrelationships with major, principal, and emerging philanthropic partners while identifyingnew opportunities for philanthropic growth and community engagement. This is anexceptional opportunity to build on significant institutional momentum andrepresent a university onan exciting upward trajectory redefining how technology can serve humanity, mobilizingsupport for student success, research excellence, and innovation withreal-world impact.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary, energetic,collaborative, and results-oriented relationship-builder and leader withsignificant experience in advancement, fund development, campaign leadership,and donor engagement. They will possess a strong track record of securing majorphilanthropic gifts, building high-performing teams, and fostering productiverelationships with diverse stakeholders. Exceptional communication,interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, coupled with the ability toinspire confidence, trust, and commitment among donors, alumni, volunteers,faculty, staff, and community partners, will be essential. Experiencecultivating relationships within technology, innovation, energy, or industrysectors would be an asset. Lastly, a passion for higher education and researchinnovation and a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, andreconciliation will position the successful candidate to help shape the nextchapter of Ontario Tech's growth, impact, and success.

To learn more aboutthis exciting opportunity, or to submit a nomination, please contact AndreaPatrick and Cora Hui of Odgers at [redacted] of interest are encouraged immediately and should be submittedonline ideally by July 31st, 2026, at https://en-careers.odgers.com/en-ca/job/31901/.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 9/1/2026