We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today. Working ArrangementHybridJob DescriptionThe primary focus of this position is to work on internal audits within the North America General Account Group and the Wealth and Asset Management Segment of Manulife Financial. The General Account Group manages investment portfolios related to the insurance business, and the Wealth and Asset Management segment manages third party assets (i.e. mutual funds, institutional client funds, separately managed accounts). Audits of these businesses cover a wide range of asset classes in both the public and private markets, including equity, fixed income, derivatives, commercial mortgages, timber and agriculture. The audits include portfolio management & trading (front office), investment operations, compliance and risk management.The Associate Manager is accountable for completing assigned audit work of all types and the delivery of high quality, professional, cost-effective, value-added and risk-based audit services. The Associate Manager works under the direction of the Audit Managers and the Director. The Associate Manager will be assigned responsibility to complete specific components of the audit project. Responsibilities:Complete audit and advisory assignments in accordance with department methodology and Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards.Manages assignments within time budgets and target dates, reporting any timing problems or budget over-runs to the Audit Manager.Communicates/conducts interviews with management regarding the risks being managed by business unit; and assists in developing control objectives, “what could go wrong” statements and audit programs to evaluate these risks.Documents controls to mitigate risks, writes and executes audit procedures to test the design and operating effectiveness of these controls.Assists in presenting audit findings and recommendations to business unit management; resolve issues and reach agreement on appropriate solutions to mitigate the risk/impact.Assists in preparing audit reports, including executive summary and rating of adequacy of control environments, making practical and value-added recommendations to improve controls and the efficiency & effectiveness of operations; audits reports are to be clear, concise and well-organized, and issued within departmental service standards.Follows up on open audit issues until resolved, as assigned.Provides on the job training and feedback to staff auditors assisting on assignments and contributing to their development.Assist business unit management by providing risk management consulting support, education and training.Complete assigned work required to support External Auditors.What motivates you?You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.What we are looking for:Experience and good knowledge of investments and asset management business risks and processes is required.Knowledge of investment areas such as credit risk, hedge accounting, complex derivative instruments, private equity investments and/or investment valuations would be desirable.University degree is required.A recognized public accounting (CPA), internal auditing (CIA, CFSA), or investment management (CFA) designation is desirable.3 plus years of financial services experience within internal/external audit, risk, compliance or equivalent financial services business experience.Demonstrated understanding of business processes and their risk implications, analyze situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and make value-added and practical recommendations.Demonstrated knowledge of audit methodologies, project management and system development methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices, and regulatory requirements.Ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, and to listen and consider ideas of others.Customer focus and commitment to quality.Results oriented; ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.Ability to deal effectively with staff and audit management.Good data analytical skills and understanding of Power BI is an asset.Leadership skills in achieving departmental, project and individual objectives.What can we offer you?A competitive salary and benefits packages.A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.A focus on growing your career path with us.Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.Professional development and leadership opportunities.Our commitment to you:Values-first cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.#LI-hybridAbout Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] & BenefitsThe annual base salary for this role is listed below.Primary LocationToronto, OntarioSalary range is expected to be between$70,350.00 CAD - $117,250.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

Service Relationship Specialist

Manulife Financial Corporation, Toronto, ON

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today. Working ArrangementRemoteJob DescriptionSupportSupport Distribution partners in the acquisition of new business; participate and present in finalist presentations and implementation meetings on the Mid-Market Segments. Assist internal partners in acquiring new business by serving as a liaison; take part as a subject-matter expert in the short-list presentations and ongoing meetings for implementing new business.Respond to benefit plan inquiries and resolve escalated and complex inquiries from Plan Sponsors, Plan Advisors/Consultants, and internal department contacts. Owning and respecting the unique demands of each customer while being considerate of the time frame ensuring a thorough response.Champion for a successful outcome for all involved, the Service Relationship Specialist role is responsible for the successful resolution and negotiation of all service escalations. Advocate for a favorable conclusion for all parties. All service escalations must be successfully resolved and negotiate by the Service Relationship Specialist.Initiate Amendment requests ensuring that information is complete and outstanding requirements are obtained in a timely manner to meet deadlines and meet effective dates of plan changes. Collaborate with our Customer Experience/Operations teams to facilitate information-sharing and identify key issues with our online customer.Assist with general internal initiatives related to Group Benefits services, products, and procedures.Facilitate multiple meetings with our Plan Advisors/Consultants and Plan Sponsors as well as internal teams.Take on special projects and/or research assignments for client needs.AdviseAs the face of Manulife, you build and maintain successful and lasting relationships with existing and potential partners. Understand the intricacies and complexities of each Plan Sponsor's Group Benefits designs and the sophistication of the Advisors/Consulting houses. Prepare and analyze and interpret client reports for review. Generate client reports using web analytics platforms via various reporting tools, requiring analysis and comparison of many reports to ensure we are fulfilling our customer’s needs. Provide expertise on Manulife’s digital experience for group benefits clients (Web, mobile, voice), and highlight key features and functionality.Support group benefits clients in driving adoption of our digital tools and experiences among their plan members Provide reporting on digital uptake/usage to help group benefits clients understand overall plan health and identify areas of opportunity for education/engagement. You drive results by reviewing special requests and helping promote and sell products and services based on client needs and your unit’s business objectives and strategies.Establish and maintain client relationships by identifying current or potential needs and promoting client retention.Providing recommendations on plan design, service options, technology solutions and any ongoing administration needs to the client.Applies understanding of legislative and privacy guidelines to assist in client meetings.EducateDeliver presentations to employee groups to facilitate enrolment and/or introduce their Group Benefits (in person or remote). Meet with plan administrators to train and educate them on effective methods of plan administration.Lead customer workshops and training around product updates & new features Maintain direct contact with clients/advisors, proactively planning your client meetings to ensure regular connections are made.When new products are launched in Group Benefits, take the Lead together with the Account Executive to learn, present and speak to these new services. Become the expert in delivering and educating clients on these services and how it affects their population and what amendments are required to their plans if any.Using our Seismic Tools to put presentations together to present and deliver our services to clients.Clients rely heavily on the Service Relationship Specialist on how to manage new services and products that are launched, or on any new legislative initiatives.Coaching mindset and abilities enabling to define solutions and delivering outcomes. Shared Responsibilities:Works with a Team of Account Executives and collaborates with other Service Relationship Specialists.Assist new Service Relationship Specialists with Job Shadowing and Buddy system to ensure all members of the team can successfully represent Manulife Group Benefits Services.This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice.Job Requirements:Minimum three to five years of work experience in Group Benefits. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Group Benefits products and services.Building and strengthening existing client and consultant/advisor relationships.Proven ability to take initiative, be a strong self-manager and display integrity.GBA designation or working towards the designation an asset.Good knowledge of underwriting concepts. Strong technical and demonstrated analytical skills using Microsoft Office products, Excel and/or PowerPoint, Web Analytics platforms, to arrange and display relevant information during customer business reviews.Excellent presentation skills and the ability to influence decision makers in various areas of organization.Supports, participates, and presents in Mid-Market Finalist Presentations to attain new and keep existing Business out to Market.Strong customer-facing skills including expectation management, communication skills, information management.Ability to work independently and in a team setting, self-starter, innovative thinking with a keen eye for results and driven by quality.Outstanding analytical, strategic, and problem-solving thinking ability - enabling the candidate to recognize issues, outline possible implications and suggest solutions.Relationship-oriented; must be comfortable working with a wide range of individuals at different levels, managing across, up, and down and self-manage to meet timelines of multiple priorities.Capability to determine sensitive client needs or issues.Must have a valid driver’s license and a personal automobile.Competencies:Proven ability to determine business priorities, meet goals, manage high volumes of work.Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.Negotiation and influencing skills.Strong attention to detail.Champion of superior service delivery and customer service, oral and written communication skills.Good understanding and knowledge of Manulife’s administrative systems.Independent, self-motivated individual with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.Strategic and creative thinker focused on finding solutions to unique Plan Sponsor needs.Persuasive communicator with an ability to clearly articulate ideas and present information.Collaborating internally across multiple departments.Ability to be flexible and empathetic and ability to manage conflicts.Proficient in the use of modern technology.Know and understand the growth and persistency strategies.Presenting together with the Account Executives at Client Service Meetings. Taking initiative to prepare and structure these meetings.Service Relationship Specialist attends all meetings for client’s re-enrolment of flex benefits with our Admin Advantage Teams and helps facilitate and ensure all tasks are brought to completion.Attend ongoing service meetings, maintaining and facilitating action logs with head office areas.Excellent planning and project management skills with a confirmed ability to complete projects within tight timeframes.Must be fully bilingual both oral and written (in Quebec only).Decision Authorities: This role directly impacts the Sales, Profitability and Persistency of the overall Distribution offices.Keeping existing clients by ensuring any potential service issues are resolved promptly and putting checks in place to prevent issues from reoccurring.Educating Clients on Manulife’s Group Benefits services that they would benefit from.Key Challenges:Managing high volumes of work within tight time frames and balancing competing priorities.Working with many Advisors/Consultants and Account Executives and balancing their demands, needs and expectations.When a service issue is identified, these could have a financial implication, it is critical that the issue be managed to resolution while ensuring that service and quality are maintained.Working Conditions:Occasional travel will be required within your region to Client Meetings, Wellness Fairs, Employee Sessions.This role will occasionally require working outside traditional business hours to meet client needs. Example - employee sessions for night shift workers.Work Smart options are available.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] & BenefitsThe annual base salary for this role is listed below.Primary LocationToronto, OntarioSalary range is expected to be between$56,400.00 CAD - $94,000.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

Senior Financial Analyst

Ontario Power Generation Inc., Timmins, ON, CA, PN C

Status: Regular Full Time Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment - 3 days in office, 2 days homeEducation Level: 4-year University Degree in Business, Economics or AccountingLocation: Timmins, ONShifts(s): DaysTravel: Yes- 10%Deadline to Apply: February 23rd, 2024Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.ACCOMMODATIONSOPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected] OVERVIEWThe Senior Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting a wide array of activities the annual business planning process, monthly budget-to-actual and forecast reporting, client support, project including variance analytics. The successful candidate will be tasked with taking a lead role in budgetary analysis, financial reporting, forecasting, maintaining critical information in OPG finance systems and databases, modelling and preparation of reporting for senior level executives and provincial ministries and boards. The Senior Finance Analyst will also undertake economic and financial analysis or studies to assist in the preparation and analysis of various business cases and scenarios that occur on an ad-hoc basis.This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Develops, recommends and monitors the adherence to financial strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines.Provides advice and guidance to line department managers in the specialized area of financial management to resolve implementation and technical issues independently through exercising professional and independent financial judgment.Provides support to the Manager in the discharging of due diligence through a professional challenge role within the business.Develops and recommends strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines through research, analysis and input from stakeholders in the area of general accounting practices.Maintains a professional awareness in relation to current accounting practice, GAAP and general business environment, the utility industry to communicate impacts and implications throughout the business.Conducts investigations into specialized accounting areas or needs and prepares procedures that balance all stakeholder needs.Reviews line’s accounting practices and provides a due diligence assessment as to the accuracy, consistency and appropriateness of analysis and conclusions being reached.Provides management reports utilizing financial systems and other inputs and assists line managers in interpretation of financial and operational results.Ensures the integrity of the decision support process through supporting the preparation and review of business case summaries.Supports the development and implementation of on-going and new system needs and performs periodic reviews of financial systems and processes to identify opportunities for improved productivity.Provides line managers with advice, guidance and support for business planning, budgeting, reporting, performance projections, resource forecasts, and internal control.Understand contracts negotiated with the Independent Electricity System Operator specifically the financial implications on decision making and all financial reporting requiredEDUCATION4 Year University Degree in Business or AccountingChartered Professional Account (CPA)QUALIFICATIONS8-10 years of directly related experience;Experience in a similar type of consultative role providing effective financial guidance to line managers;Demonstrated experience providing financial reporting for large multi-year, multi-discipline projects/partnerships with multiple entities; Demonstrated experience in establishing financial and accounting policies and control processes;A self starter that demonstrates a sense of urgency and decision making skills conducive to managing priorities and meeting internal and external timelines;A results-oriented focus and quick learner is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously;Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels;Excellent leadership and management skills, sound judgment and decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving;High level of proficiency with the use of information technology tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.Affinity for using technology to find efficient ways to collate and disseminate knowledge;Experience using large financial or integrated enterprise systems such as SAP and Asset Suite 9. The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.What Makes a Career at OPG Different?As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy. At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change: Safety – it’s our businessIntegrity – always lead with integrityExcellence – never satisfied with good enough Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomesInnovation - creativity accelerates possibilityHere's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:Exceptional range of opportunities province-wideLong-term career growth and development opportunitiesElectricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.Our promise to you:We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.Opportunities to stretch and develop.Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.APPLICATION PROCESSPlease submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., February 23rd, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.ACCOMMODATIONSOPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]

Lead Enterprise Architect: Application Portfolio Management – Global Wealth and Asset Management

Manulife Financial Corporation, Toronto, ON

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today. Working ArrangementHybridJob DescriptionThe OpportunityAre you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference, within a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations.We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Enterprise Architect to join Manulife’s Global Wealth and Asset Management Enterprise Architecture team. Our purpose in Architecture is to enable our segment to be best-in-class in all technology practices and to leverage its scale and innovation to delight clients, lead the market, and be recognized as a business and technology leader in the financial services sector. Simplify, standardize and scale are key tenants as we develop pragmatic, effective and scalable architectures, standards, practices, tools, and services based on serving all the GWAM teams. The role will push forward GWAMs Cross-Enterprise Enterprise architecture vision by creating guidance and mechanisms that enable the company to think firm-wide when considering capabilities development. You'll work closely with business, product, and technology partners to translate long-term objectives into designs that fuel firm-wide reuse and convergence. You will specifically lead the vision of managing the application portfolio within Global Wealth and Asset Management; you will also be a key member of the architecture strategy team and develop cross-enterprise target state roadmaps.Our Manulife / John Hancock family is going through an exciting, yet challenging metamorphosis. We are transforming from a wise 130-year-old company into an agile 130-year-young company. This is a journey, and to quote T.S. Elliot; “The journey, Not the destination matters...”. On this journey, we expect all to bring their knowledge, skills and experience as a team and, when we don’t know, we will learn.Within the Manulife family, our team is within Global Wealth and Asset Management and as a segment we believe the truth is in the numbers. We believe it’s time to change the investment game. To do it differently by focusing on the value we bring our clients, rather than on the usual topics of performance and fees. We have just surpassed $1 trillion in assets under management with a diverse range of both public and private asset classes. Our segment is global and have operations in North America, Asia and Europe and we serve a diverse range of clients from our own on-balance general account assets to institutional, retirement and retail.The right individual will be a proactive, self-starter that enjoys and thrives when connecting people and technology to solve complex problems at-scale. You will analyze, model, and develop complex and high-level architecture plans that require the integration of multiple technologies and coordination of functional areas across the organization. If you have a passion and skill for long-term end-to-end thinking balanced with crafting architecture increments that enable value for customers now, this opportunity is for you! The Enterprise Architecture team within the Architecture organization is responsible for defining the building blocks and target-state cross-enterprise vision that helps GWAM avoid duplication and optimize architecture. We are an organization that values diverse and big thinking, rewards both behaviors and delivery, and focuses on growth and continuous improvement - all in support of Manulife’s mission to help clients and one another succeed. This role is a unique opportunity to join a team and company at the beginning of a multi-year platform transformation whose work will have direct impact on company direction, our customers, and our industry.What you’re good atLeading the vision of managing the application portfolio, including driving application portfolio roadmaps, program governance, data management, and total cost of ownership in alignment with distributed teamDeveloping Data Management and Governance Processes for Application Portfolio Management data including: collaboration with data owners and data stewards, innovating new ways to build and maintain data quality, and understanding the meaning of all attributes at a field and at an aggregate levelDriving executive reporting for application assessment and analysis by lines of business; drawing insights from the data and creating actionable efforts to improve key metricsAssisting in developing new metrics to describe the Application Portfolio healthDevelop architecture roadmaps to help plan transformational initiativesCollaborating with Product, Finance, Strategy and Technology teams to craft architecture that enables business and technology visionDemonstrating business capability model across domains as a basis for effective collaboration between the Business and IT in managing the application portfolioPartnering with business and technology subject experts to translate business requirements into technological solutionsEnsuring vitality of segment application portfolio through periodic reviews and assessments in collaboration with a diverse set of collaboratorsDesigning systems to support flow of data through the organization by participating in or leading in producing conceptual, logical, and component-level architectures and associated artifactsDeveloping and managing Technology Standards, focusing on preferred technology to be used for capabilities across the SegmentDeveloping an integrated view of shared capabilities across different groups/regions and within the Segment, identifying and highlighting cross-region and cross-functional dependenciesCollaborating with Solution Architects and delivery teams to capture backlog items relating to Application Portfolio Management and Technology StandardsConnecting your business and technical insights to develop innovative proposals for evolving Manulife’s platforms, introducing new products or capabilities, or improving processes that benefit the firm or its customersAdvising on potential exciting technologies and trends - monitor and analyze industry, technology and market trends to determine their potential impact or application for the organizationDeveloping and maintaining relationships with senior collaborators to promote relevant and effective usage of Enterprise Architecture, ensuring value of its deliverablesDelivering architecture within Agile delivery model - through innovation and continuous improvementWhat you haveAbility to own architecture and influence strategic direction and vision for the futureStrategic thinking - ability to understand contexts, identify patterns and trends, and analyze impact of different change factorsStrong data management and data governance process implementation skillsDesire and ability to understand diverse business domains and develop architectures that meet the current and anticipated business needs across a broad set of partnersAbility to evaluate new technologies and know the latest industry trendsExperience working in global, complex, customer-oriented IT environmentBusiness acumen - in-depth knowledge of the end-to-end wealth and asset management process, industry trends and regulatory requirementsGood judgment and the ability to handle high pressure situations.Knowledge of various methods and frameworks for analysis and design of Business, Operating and Management models, with practical experience in applying them for developing Enterprise and function specific Business and Application ArchitecturesExperience addressing operational and non-functional concerns (e.g. horizontal & vertical scalability, performance, maintainability, load distribution, resilience, recovery, security and privacy)Experience with Cloud Native Architecture and Infrastructure PatternsKnowledge of the enterprise technology space: languages, frameworks, and techniquesRefined presentation and communication skills and expertise interfacing and communicating effectively with both engineers, product managers and executivesStrong consulting skills in a variety of areas - methods and frameworks for developing strong data management practices, strategic roadmaps (both Business and IT), EA practice, Business Process Modeling, Change Management, Enterprise Architecture and IT Governance, Enterprise Shared Services discovery, IT Strategic planning and Technology ModernizationExposure to some or all of the following experiences is desired:Domain Knowledge of Business Capabilities: Retirement, Retail, Institutional Investment ManagementAsset and Wealth management operations platforms and technologiesCloud Services and Big Data PlatformsAgile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) and iterative developmentOur commitment to youValues-first cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] & BenefitsThe annual base salary for this role is listed below.Primary LocationToronto, OntarioSalary range is expected to be between$107,730.00 CAD - $200,070.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

Onsite Social Media Moderators- English

Equest, Waterloo, ON

Position Summary:Content Reviewers/Moderators are responsible for the day to day management of Application or Internet content, ensuring a quality experience is provided to millions of application or internet users. Reviewers have the opportunity to make a significant and direct impact on the quality of social media and advertising products. Work includes screening and monitoring social media sites or applications for abusive, violent, maliciously false or other inappropriate content ensuring a safe experiences for users and communities. Content Reviewers are responsible for optimal quality and productivity levels by making decisions regarding the content based on guidelines and policies. Requires energetic professional with some technical aptitude and strong attention to detail. Experience in social media and advertising and in dealing with online website navigation is required. Overall Responsibilities:Responsible for evaluating online social media or advertising content in conjunction with policy.Visually navigate and review images and text-based content through internally developed applications or client tools as appropriate.Participate in meetings to discuss findings and ongoing recommendations.Use internally developed applications to generate quality reports if required.Maintain high quality deliverables in daily workflow.Examine content which may include ad units, applications or web pages and record findings and opinions using web-based tools and workflow systems.Work with engineering and linguistics to help improve the quality of next generation web services as required.Work with exceptional attention to detail and deliver optimal quality and productivity levels through data analysis.Job Requirements:BA/BS degree or equivalent preferred.Resiliency: Ability to view content that may be offensive, strong or abhorrent, with understanding.Fluency in written and spoken English and HindiProven ability to deliver highest quality results while paying strict attention to detail.Analytical, a quick learner, and have a penchant for providing a better experience for Internet users.Ability to work in a fast paced environment with high volume and complex demands.Strong team player that can remain positive during challenging assignments and balance priorities when necessary.Have a strong desire to learn continually and grow professionally.Personal experience using internet websites and internet social communication tools.If required by project: Strong knowledge of national and international political, historical and social news and figures in the media.Comfortable with and understand that the job requires reviewing internet content that may be deemed inappropriate and/or contain explicit material.Strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.Advanced MS Excel and Word skills coupled with exceptional attention to detail and a proven ability to quickly learn new tools.

AVP, Global Brand Marketing

Manulife Financial Corporation, Toronto, ON

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today. Working ArrangementHybridJob DescriptionAn inspirational leader by example, the AVP of Global Brand Marketing will combine outstanding strategic and creative brand marketing expertise and thought leadership with commercial competence, to provide Manulife with a competitive advantage across multiple communication channels for its portfolio of segments and products. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Digital Marketing & Brand, you will lead the Global Brand team and act as Chair of the Multi-Segment Global Brand Leadership Team.Your role involves ongoing engagement with Manulife Global and Segment CMOs. It is also expected that you will provide leadership and direction for Manulife’s Tier 1, 2 and 3 advertising agencies and work with internal stakeholders to elevate the creative product across all consumer and business touchpoints.We are looking for a brand marketing veteran who has robust agency and client-side experience. You know how to work within a matrixed, global organization but also have a deep agency-side background. You have a) led accounts b) held important strategic roles and c) been part of the process of briefing and activating award-winning work. In short, you have led business, driven business, been a key driver of the strategic underpinning of the brands you have led and have a portfolio of campaigns and strategic work you are proud of.Core Responsibilities:Accelerate Manulife’s Global Creative Excellence mandate and roadmap crafting more engaging and measurable connections between Manulife and its customers.Lead all aspects of the successful implementation of creative excellence across various operational drivers - culture, environment, people, process, stakeholder relations and technology.Assist and bring to life the development of Manulife’s go-to-market marketing model and content strategy.Help to raise the quality and efficiency of Manulife’s creative output across all marketing channels and with all partners. That includes influencing and reviewing all major Tier 1 work.Continually assess Manulife’s advertising agencies to enhance the organization’s return on marketing investment.Raise the quality and effectiveness of Manulife’s creative output across all marketing channels and with all partners.Audit the landscape competitively for inspiration and conduct campaign breakdowns to identify key findings for use by Manulife.Collaborate with other leaders across the business to ensure the successful development, release, and launch of elite campaign work.Build positive relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholder groups across Manulife.With our Tier 1 and 2 agencies, help to prioritize quarterly work/successes/findings presentations to the wider executive management team to showcase work.Work with the Director, Global Brand Insights & Marketing Measurement to ensure insights are available and actioned on to inform future campaigns.Take ownership for the continuing to raise the quality and effectiveness of all creative work being delivered by tier 1,2 and 3 partner agencies.Skills and approaches:Commercial fluency: Ability to link creativity to commercial outcomes and metrics.Creative fluency: Ability to give (and consolidate) concise articulate and actionable creative feedback to creative agencies.Leadership and community building: Ability to manage and enable collaboration across diverse teams consisting of cross-functional subject areas and spread over multiple geographies. Ability to forge a strong connection between the team and other departments. General management: Comfort with running a department P&L in a fast-paced corporate environment and juggling multiple initiatives with various teams (e.g. budgeting, organizing and prioritizing staff, resources and workload, especially around deadlines).Compelling communication skills: Exceptional interest in convincing others (internally and externally) of the value of their ideas and articulating the importance of the creative agenda. Proven advertising agency background: Evidence of partnership in forward thinking and award-winning creative ideas. Able to recognize and promote powerful and differentiated creative ideas, campaigns, platforms and assets for distribution across multiple channels and ecosystems (traditional, digital, social, B2B etc.).Forward thinking: Strong strategic skills with a deep knowledge of the digital landscape and social networks for professional purposes, including fluency in the possibilities of the media landscape in the near and mid-term future.Research knowledge: You are familiar with various research methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative and digital research tools.Outside-the-box thinking: Demonstrates ability and willingness to develop innovative, exciting solutions to business problems. Possesses a passion for challenging the status quo and finding new solutions.Connector and systems builder: Takes a collaborative approach to understanding organizational problems. Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of partnership, transparency, and teamwork to develop practical solutions to Manulife’s biggest and most tenacious business challenges.Customer centricity: Is fascinated with how customers interact and derive value from Manulife’s portfolio of products and services and has a hunger to improve those experiences.Ambition: Is self-motivated and possesses significant personal and professional drive to use strategy and strategic insight to drive creativity in its many forms across the Manulife agency roster.Qualifications and Background:8-10 years (or more) with Tier 1 agencies showing proof of leadership on the accounts you were involved in.As part of your agency experience you worked with or led the strategic insights that led to business-building work. In addition to your agency experience, you have 8-10+ years on the client side. This career arc will have provided you with the business and strategic knowledge needed to thrive in a dynamic, global business with multiple stakeholders.What can we offer you?A competitive salary and benefits packages.A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.A focus on growing your career path with us.Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.Professional development and leadership opportunities.Our commitment to you:Values-first cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.#LI-hybridAbout Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] & BenefitsThe annual base salary for this role is listed below.Primary LocationToronto, OntarioSalary range is expected to be between$123,400.00 CAD - $229,300.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

Account Manager - Technical Inside Sales – Greater Toronto Area

Cansel, Richmond Hill, ON

Who we are? Cansel helps clients capture, transform and manage data leading to increased field to finish efficiency and profitability. Position Summary Cansel is the largest Trimble re-seller in Canada. As one of Cansel’s Municipal, Utility & Police Services Account Manager (insides sales), you will need hutzpah and drive to sell this equipment. We are looking for someone who has experience as a surveyor or other Engineering/Surveying experience and sales training will be provided. In this role, you will... 1. Prospecting and Lead Generation: Identify and qualify potential leads through proactive outreach via phone, email, and social media channels. Utilize Salesforce and other tools and resources to research and understand prospective clients' technical challenges and needs.2. Consultative Selling: Engage with clients to understand their technical requirements, challenges, and objectives. We will train so you can leverage your technical expertise to recommend suitable products, services, and solutions that align with clients' needs and provide value-added benefits.3. Product Knowledge and Technical Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding (training to be provided) of our product portfolio, technical specifications, and industry trends. Stay updated on advancements in technology and market developments to effectively communicate product features, benefits, and competitive advantages to clients.4. Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with clients through regular communication and follow-ups. Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the sales process and beyond.5. Sales Pipeline Management: Manage the sales pipelines efficiently, from lead generation to closure. Keep accurate records of interactions, opportunities, and sales activities in the CRM system. Track progress, forecast sales, and report on key performance metrics.6. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the whole team, including outside sales, engineers, and product specialists, to develop customized solutions and proposals for clients. Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment of objectives. About you... • Degree in a relevant field such as, Computer Science, Business Administration or Engineering• Proven experience in technical sales or a related field, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.• Strong understanding of technical concepts, preferably in areas such as software, hardware, IT infrastructure, or engineering.• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales and customer relationship management.• Proficiency in CRM software and other sales tools.• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.** Must be able to report to the Richmond Hill office two to three days a week. ** Bonus points • Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field (Construction/Survey/Civil Engineering and geomatics) or equivalent, or a combination of experience and training• Some experience in a sales role, preferably in the AEC Industries.• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRMs. Why choose us? In addition to the strong growth culture of the company, Cansel offers:-Competitive compensation package.-Uncapped Commission incentives for the sales team.-Flexible extended health and dental benefits program.-Group Life, Short term Disability, Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Critical Illness Insurance-Access to on-line pharmacy-Company vehicle program for Outside Sales Reps.-Employee Referral Program.-Book Club program (we will buy any book that you feel would be beneficial to assist in your professional development).-Free access to our online courses database.-Exclusive discount offers on shopping, sports, movies, travels and more through Perkopolis.-Preferred rates on some gym memberships.-Preferred rates on personal insurance.-Generous long service reward program.-You may participate in the Employee Share Ownership Program after one year of employmentCansel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and of the broad diversity of its employees. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Group Benefits Account Executive - Client Manager

Manulife Financial Corporation, Vancouver, BC

Vice-President Research and Innovation

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Faculty Positions Position Title / Rank: Vice-President, Research and Innovation Office of Research Date Posted: December 20, 2023 Please reference AD#23-70 Position Description: With gratitude, the University of Guelph recognizes that its campuses are located on the lands of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum and the traditional lands of the Hodinöhsö:ni’, Anishinaabeg and Huron Wendat, and offers respect to the Mississaugas of the Credit, Six Nations of the Grand River, the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown and the diverse communities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples who reside on these lands. The University of Guelph also recognizes that its educational and research enterprises occur on Indigenous lands across Turtle Island and Mother Earth and endeavours to ensure that its activities honour and respect Indigenous peoples and their lands. Are you a forward thinking research leader? Do you want to join a vibrant university community in one of Canada's most liveable cities? The University of Guelph is a research powerhouse with incredible capacity for interdisciplinary research in solving the world’s big problems. The genius of the University of Guelph lies in their strength in both basic and translational research. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) are invited, with the appointment to be effective summer 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the next phase of research, innovation, and community engagement activities of a university that continues to Improve Life. Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor as a collaborative member of the executive team leading the University, the Vice-President, Research and Innovation is the internal and external advocate for research and innovation, providing leadership and vision in shaping strategic priorities, and advancing areas of opportunity to further accelerate growth for greater global impact. Within the University, the VPRI promotes the research mission, communicates and celebrates achievements, enhances multidisciplinary activities and collaborations, and fosters an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that allows research excellence and innovation to flourish. Externally, the VPRI advances knowledge translation by working effectively with businesses, communities, and governments, while showcasing the accomplishments of the University’s research community and advancing partnerships, initiatives, and funding on a local, provincial, national, and international level. The VPRI also has an important role in building industry relationships and furthering the University’s advancement efforts. Candidates for Vice-President, Research and Innovation will be accomplished scholars, exemplary leaders, and collaborative teambuilders with proven records of having supported a thriving research enterprise in a complex research environment. With an open, transparent, respectful, team-focused, and collegial approach to leadership, communication, and interpersonal relationships, the new VPRI will champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, and empower the Office of Research to support its people, partnerships, and community. Able to develop and promote multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary research initiatives, the new VPRI will excel in obtaining internal and external support for research, connecting and translating research impacts to the community, and engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and partners. The new VPRI will be an innovative problem solver with a sophisticated understanding of the relationships among research, knowledge translation and mobilization, innovation, and commercialization. The University of Guelph has achieved prominence in Canada and around the world for its commitment to developing exceptional thinkers and engaged citizens. The University continues to play an integral role in the educational, business, and cultural life of Ontario, through its research, innovation, leading edge interdisciplinary and experiential education in the physical and life sciences, arts, business, social sciences, engineering, and agricultural and veterinary sciences. Dedicated to cultivating the essentials for our quality of life - water, food, environment, animal and human health, community, commerce, social justice, culture, and learning, the University of Guelph community of nearly 30,000 students and over 5,000 faculty and staff share a focus on collegiality, a profound sense of social responsibility, an obligation to address local and global issues, and a concern for sustainable development. Research at Guelph reflects the University’s strategic research framework themes: catalyzing discovery and change, connecting communities, inspiring learning and inquiry, stewarding valued resources, and nurturing a distinctive university culture. The Office of Research oversees a $187 million research enterprise across seven colleges, the Ridgetown regional campus, 14 research centres, and the University of Guelph/Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Agreement. With collaborations in 77 nations and the greatest number of invention disclosures per faculty member in Canada, the University of Guelph is a leader in the creation and dissemination of knowledge with impact. Further information about the University and its research may be found at www.uoguelph.ca. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Guelph and Laverne Smith & Associates will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. Acknowledging the University’s diverse population and ensuring that every member of an inclusive campus is a valued contributor is a foundational pillar of success. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. The consultants will begin review of candidates immediately, with committee consideration later in the new year, and will continue until the role is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate), and should be submitted in confidence to the University’s executive search consultants: Laverne Smith & Associates Inc. Email: [email protected]

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Faculty Positions Position Title / Rank: Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Office of the Provost Date Posted: February 13, 2024 Please reference AD#24-13 Position Description: With gratitude, the University of Guelph recognizes that its campuses are located on the lands of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum and the traditional lands of the Hodinöhsö:ni’, Anishinaabeg and Huron Wendat, and offers respect to the Mississaugas of the Credit, Six Nations of the Grand River, the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown and the diverse communities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples who reside on these lands. The University of Guelph also recognizes that its educational and research enterprises occur on Indigenous lands across Turtle Island and Mother Earth and endeavours to ensure that its activities honour and respect Indigenous peoples and their lands. The University of Guelph invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Provost and Vice-President (Academic) with the appointment to be effective summer 2024. This is an opportunity to join the University’s ninth President and Vice-Chancellor and her team, in leading, inspiring, and articulating the vision that charts an exciting and innovative future, building upon the University of Guelph’s history of excellence and innovation and its commitment to Improve Life. Research-intensive and learner-centred, the University of Guelph has achieved prominence in Canada and around the world for its commitment to developing exceptional thinkers and engaged citizens. As a leading comprehensive university, the University plays an integral role in the educational, business, and cultural life of the province of Ontario, through the impact of its teaching, research, and community service, and through its special mandate to serve the province in support of the agri-food sector and veterinary medicine. Guelph’s seven colleges, as well as the University of Guelph-Humber and Ridgetown campuses, pride themselves on innovative teaching, a commitment to experiential learning for students, and the advancement of leading edge research in the physical and life sciences, engineering, arts, business, social sciences, and agricultural and veterinary sciences. Dedicated to improving the life of individuals, families, and communities in the areas of food, water, environment, animal and human health, community, commerce, culture, and learning, the University of Guelph community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, an obligation to address local and global issues, and a concern for sustainable development. Nearly 28,000 undergraduate and over 3,000 graduate students attend the University of Guelph, including students located at its Ridgetown Campus and the University of Guelph-Humber. The University is a significant employer with over 830 full-time faculty, more than 3,100 full-time staff, and an annual operating budget exceeding $500 million. Further information about the University may be found at www.uoguelph.ca. Reporting to the President and a key collaborative member of her executive team, the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) is the chief academic officer and the principal advisor to the President on all academic affairs and plays a leading role in determining the use of resources for the University of Guelph. The Provost is instrumental in leading the academic mission of the University by recruiting the best and brightest faculty and students, advancing curricular transformation and program development, including quality assurance processes, and advancing strategic enrolment management. Responsible for aligning and allocating the University’s academic budget with its academic mission and vision, the Provost collaborates closely with the other Vice Presidents and the College Deans, plays a major role in faculty and academic staff relations, and advises on overall University spending and priorities. Supported by a number of Associate and Assistant Vice-Presidents, the portfolio also includes responsibility for Student Affairs, Graduate Studies, Domestic and International Registrarial Services, Institutional Research, Planning, and Budgeting, Computing and Communications Services, and the Library. The Provost and Vice-President (Academic) champions the University’s vision to Improve Life through teaching, research, and experiential learning by supporting innovation, connecting communities, building leaders, contributing to the internationalization strategy, and advancing the health and wellbeing of the campus. The Provost will courageously and wisely lead the University’s academic community through a challenging period with increasing demands for equity and social responsibility in higher education, while guiding the adoption of future innovative changes. The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar and an exemplary leader with a strong commitment to collegial governance, fiscal responsibility, and meeting the diverse needs of faculty, staff, and students. An experienced senior academic administrator and future-oriented innovative thinker with a demonstrated ability to advance and transform academic programmes, goals, and priorities, the Provost will possess an open and collegial style, outstanding management, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a creative approach to problem solving. With a proven track record of promoting excellence, championing indigenization, anti-racism, and equity, and supporting meaningful community engagement, the Provost will have the capacity to build morale, and sustain positive working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including University Senate, the Board of Governors, and the President. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Guelph and Laverne Smith & Associates will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion (https://uoguel.ph/ox2p9) is an institutional imperative. Acknowledging the University’s diverse population and ensuring that every member of an inclusive campus is a valued contributor is a foundational pillar of success. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. The consultants will begin review of candidates immediately and will continue until the role is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate), and should be submitted in confidence to the University’s executive search consultants: Laverne Smith & Associates Inc. Email: [email protected]