The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa is Canada’s only fully bilingual medical school and plays a strategic role in training health leaders, advancing world-class research and improving population health
Job Summary
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa is Canada’s only fully bilingual medical school and plays a strategic role in training health leaders, advancing world-class research and improving population health.
The dean provides academic, strategic and operational leadership, overseeing all administrative aspects and fostering partnerships with affiliated hospitals, research institutes, governments, and community partners.
The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employment equity, providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process and encouraging applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
Matching Summary
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa is Canada’s only fully bilingual medical school and plays a strategic role in training health leaders, advancing world-class research and improving population health.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bilingual academic leadership
Strategic vision implementation
Management of human and financial resources
Partnership development with hospitals and research institutes
Promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion
Experience in medical education and research environments
Nice-to-have
Integration of artificial intelligence and digital tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to Indigenous reconciliation
Experience with university governance
Fundraising and outreach capabilities
Key Requirements
Proven academic and administrative leadership experience
Strong understanding of medical education and health-care innovation
Bilingual proficiency in English and French
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenous reconciliation
Experience in strategic positioning and resource management
Ability to navigate university governance and complex academic environments
Work Rights
Preference given to Canadians and permanent residents