Director General

The Vanier College Board of Governors and its Director General Selection Committee are seeking an experienced educational leader with a strong understanding of the Québec higher education landscape to fill the position of Director General (DG).

Vanier College is an English-language public college recognized for its exceptional ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity. With more than 6,000 daytime students and approximately 1,000 employees, the College is home to a vibrant educational community. An evolving Continuing Education division serves adult learners, international students, and community and corporate clients.

Guided by its core values of Curiosity, Diversity, and Responsibility, Vanier College is committed to its mission of providing a life-enriching learning experience that prepares students to succeed academically and professionally as engaged citizens of the world.

The College is located in the Saint-Laurent borough of Montréal, in the traditional unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) peoples, part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Vanier is deeply committed to honouring the traditional custodians of this land and strives to foster the success of future generations.

Reporting to the Board of Governors, and as the chief administrative officer of the College, the DG is responsible for the day-to-day administration, management, leadership, and oversight of college operations, while strategically leading internal and external partners in support of the vision, mission and values of Vanier.

The DG represents the College in the community at large and acts as its main spokesperson.

The DG provides visionary leadership in the implementation of the College’s Strategic Plan. The DG also manages the implementation of legislative requirements and changes at the College, and changes in student enrollment, while maintaining budgetary stability and optimal use of resources.

Experience and qualifications

• Minimum graduate degree or undergraduate degree and significant work experience in management or education;
• Thorough knowledge of educational systems and issues, both in Quebec and in other relevant jurisdictions;
• Record of success in complex management, communications and leadership roles;
• Experience managing internal and external relations;
• Proficiency in both written and spoken French and English.

Skills and competencies

• Inspiring leadership with the ability to rally people and teams towards common objectives and community building;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including listening to others, exchanging ideas and building consensus;
• Demonstrated analytical, planning and organizational skills;
• Comfortable speaking in public settings, including with the media;
• Ability to represent the College, to build and maintain strong partnerships with all constituency groups and key stakeholders, such as governments, cultural and business communities.

This opening represents a unique opportunity for an individual ready for the challenge of positively contributing to the lives of Vanier community members while promoting the success of future generations.

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and CV to dgsearch@vaniercollege.qc.ca before November 15, 2026, 5 p.m. Selected candidates will be contacted the week of November 16 and should be available for interviews during the week of November 23.

The Statement of Challenges is available on our website.