Who We Are

Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At the SFU Medical School, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented toward measurable, socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Dean, the Executive Director acts as the chief operating officer for the SFU Medical School, leading and working strategically and tactfully with their senior leadership team to execute and operationalize the School’s strategic plan; achieve key milestones for the School’s opening; and provide organizational and operational oversight for all centralized functions. This position will play an instrumental role in leading a highly complex coordination of efforts to successfully establish the SFU Medical School in addition to its ongoing operations and reputation.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded, senior-level leader who deeply understands the intricacies that underlie the successful operations of a medical school. They have a proven track record of advancing key initiatives and overcoming challenging obstacles by expertly coordinating highly complex activities all while effectively leveraging resources, internal and external partnerships and the strengths of team members. Their ability to exercise sound judgement, navigate complex issues, and lead with tact and diplomacy ensures they are a trusted advisor to both academic and administrative leaders.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional preferably with prior experience in a medical school, either in a clinical or administrative capacity, to assemble the team that will help build the SFU Medical School and establish the core operations critical to the School’s early success!  

Full Job Description 

Qualifications

Master’s of Public Administration or Master’s of Business Administration with 10+ years of related experience in a Health or Health Education senior leadership position with a focus on overseeing the scaling of operations from nascency; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Outstanding strategic planning, human resources and financial management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication, relationship management, and mediation skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate with, and build productive working relationships with key stakeholders, senior university management, and external partners to achieve required outcomes.
• Outstanding change leadership and creative problem resolution skills.
• Excellent knowledge of and commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, with the experiences and ability to provide leadership in addressing inequities, and holds EDI as a priority.
• Excellent knowledge of and commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation, prioritizing and having the experiences and ability to provide leadership in this area.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

How to Apply

We have partnered with Boyden on this search. To apply, or to explore this opportunity further, please visit our job listing on their website. 

Additional Information

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.