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This notice of vacancy came out a few days ago in the Canada Gazette:
ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA
Principal (full-time position)
Salary range: $167,700–$197,200
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Established in 1876, the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) is a bilingual, military-civilian university that is proud of its heritage of producing leaders for the Canadian Forces and Canada. Its role is multifaceted and unique, and is dedicated to the education and development of leaders committed to serving Canada through a program that consists of four components: Academics, Military Leadership, Physical Fitness and Bilingualism. Located in the historic city of Kingston, against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Ontario, the RMCC has over 200 faculty and 400 staff and approximately 8 000 part-time and full-time graduate and undergraduate students in the Faculties of Arts, Science and Engineering.
The Principal is the key academic leader of the RMCC, accountable for defining the academic policy and frameworks for the College and for the operation of all academic and second language activities of the institution. The Principal represents the RMCC both nationally and internationally, working to maintain and further promote the College as an accredited university of academic excellence.
As Principal, the successful candidate should possess a graduate degree in a discipline appropriate to the College or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, job-related training and/or experience. A PhD and a distinguished record of scholarship in a discipline appropriate to the College would be considered an asset. The qualified candidate will be the key academic leader of the RMCC and the senior academic in the Department of National Defence. He or she would have a demonstrated track record of academic, corporate and/or executive leadership and organizational management at the post-secondary level, including experience in the management of human and financial resources. Experience interacting with various levels of domestic and/or foreign governments is required. The chosen candidate would also have proven experience working on or with a board of directors or equivalent governing body.
Candidates being considered for this position should have an in-depth understanding of the educational needs of the Canadian Forces. The ideal candidate will have an awareness and appreciation of the hybrid academic-military culture, ethos and values that have built the history and achievements of the RMCC. Knowledge and experience with the design, development and delivery of curricula at an undergraduate and postgraduate level will be important. Knowledge and experience with the design, development and funding of basic and applied research across a broad range of disciplines of interest to the Canadian Forces will also be considered an asset.
The suitable candidate would have a demonstrated system-thinking ability to formulate and execute strategic concepts and plans that will be necessary to maintain the long-standing tradition of the College as an institution of academic excellence. The ability to develop effective working relationships with Ministers and their offices, members of the Canadian Forces, senior government officials as well as other organizations is necessary. The qualified candidate would possess superior communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to act as a spokesperson for the RMCC in dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions, governments and other organizations.
The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills as well as extensive consultative and negotiation skills. He or she must also adhere to high ethical standards and integrity, have sound judgement, and be diplomatic and flexible.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to Kingston, Ontario, or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.
The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada’s regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.
The preferred candidate must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca.
The selected candidate will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s Web site at http://ciec-ccie.gc.ca/Default.aspx?pid=1&lang=en.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.
Additional details about the RMCC and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.rmc.ca/index-eng.asp.
To further explore this opportunity, please contact Nicole Poirier or Eric Slankis of Renaud Foster Executive Search at 613-231-6666. To apply in confidence, please forward your curriculum vitae and letter of introduction to Nicole Poirier at npoirier@renaudfoster.com. All submissions will be acknowledged.
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2013/04/21/royal-military-college-of-canada-looks-for-a-principal-new-job-posting/
ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA
Principal (full-time position)
Salary range: $167,700–$197,200
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Established in 1876, the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) is a bilingual, military-civilian university that is proud of its heritage of producing leaders for the Canadian Forces and Canada. Its role is multifaceted and unique, and is dedicated to the education and development of leaders committed to serving Canada through a program that consists of four components: Academics, Military Leadership, Physical Fitness and Bilingualism. Located in the historic city of Kingston, against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Ontario, the RMCC has over 200 faculty and 400 staff and approximately 8 000 part-time and full-time graduate and undergraduate students in the Faculties of Arts, Science and Engineering.
The Principal is the key academic leader of the RMCC, accountable for defining the academic policy and frameworks for the College and for the operation of all academic and second language activities of the institution. The Principal represents the RMCC both nationally and internationally, working to maintain and further promote the College as an accredited university of academic excellence.
As Principal, the successful candidate should possess a graduate degree in a discipline appropriate to the College or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, job-related training and/or experience. A PhD and a distinguished record of scholarship in a discipline appropriate to the College would be considered an asset. The qualified candidate will be the key academic leader of the RMCC and the senior academic in the Department of National Defence. He or she would have a demonstrated track record of academic, corporate and/or executive leadership and organizational management at the post-secondary level, including experience in the management of human and financial resources. Experience interacting with various levels of domestic and/or foreign governments is required. The chosen candidate would also have proven experience working on or with a board of directors or equivalent governing body.
Candidates being considered for this position should have an in-depth understanding of the educational needs of the Canadian Forces. The ideal candidate will have an awareness and appreciation of the hybrid academic-military culture, ethos and values that have built the history and achievements of the RMCC. Knowledge and experience with the design, development and delivery of curricula at an undergraduate and postgraduate level will be important. Knowledge and experience with the design, development and funding of basic and applied research across a broad range of disciplines of interest to the Canadian Forces will also be considered an asset.
The suitable candidate would have a demonstrated system-thinking ability to formulate and execute strategic concepts and plans that will be necessary to maintain the long-standing tradition of the College as an institution of academic excellence. The ability to develop effective working relationships with Ministers and their offices, members of the Canadian Forces, senior government officials as well as other organizations is necessary. The qualified candidate would possess superior communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to act as a spokesperson for the RMCC in dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions, governments and other organizations.
The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills as well as extensive consultative and negotiation skills. He or she must also adhere to high ethical standards and integrity, have sound judgement, and be diplomatic and flexible.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to Kingston, Ontario, or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.
The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada’s regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.
The preferred candidate must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca.
The selected candidate will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s Web site at http://ciec-ccie.gc.ca/Default.aspx?pid=1&lang=en.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.
Additional details about the RMCC and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.rmc.ca/index-eng.asp.
To further explore this opportunity, please contact Nicole Poirier or Eric Slankis of Renaud Foster Executive Search at 613-231-6666. To apply in confidence, please forward your curriculum vitae and letter of introduction to Nicole Poirier at npoirier@renaudfoster.com. All submissions will be acknowledged.
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2013/04/21/royal-military-college-of-canada-looks-for-a-principal-new-job-posting/
