President
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Leadership Experience: Successful senior leadership experience gained in a large and complex organization. Candidates could bring executive experience from the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors provided that they can demonstrate a depth of exposure and/or experience to the post-secondary sector. Through experience, has gained an appreciation for continuous life-long learning, applied education, applied research and scholarship and the role of post secondary institutions in society.

Broad Academic Perspective: An advocate for the wide range of programs offered at BCIT including trades and vocational training, diplomas and degrees to serve all campuses and communities.

Strategic Vision: Capacity to envision, articulate and champion what BCIT can contribute and become in our rapidly changing global higher education environment. A record of success in developing and implementing strategy for a complex organization. Experience with strategic planning. An innovative thinker in respect to BCIT's place in society and the world.

Leadership Style: A respectful, positive, compassionate, inclusive, and engaging leadership style. Highly effective team leader and team member, with the demonstrated ability to build and work in a collegial and collaborative environment. Builds trust through an open, respectful and collegial approach.

Relationship Builder: Approachable, visible, engaging, and sincere. Has a track record of successfully building and maintaining highly productive relationships with a broad range of people including students, faculty, staff, board members, unions, alumni, donors, officials at all levels of government, representatives of the business community and other sectors, and members of the community at large.

Student Champion: Has demonstrated a commitment to a culture where excellence in teaching and the learning environment is valued and rewarded. Enjoys interacting with students and developing strategies to engage students. A real affinity for the elements that contribute to a rewarding campus life. Cares about students and understands the factors that affect students’ experience, learning and achievement.

Inter-cultural Understanding and Diversity: A deep understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and a demonstrated track record of supporting and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion principles and objectives within a complex organization.

Decolonization, Indigenization and Reconciliation: Through demonstrated past achievement and commitment, will be an advocate for Indigenous faculty, staff and students, and will actively pursue the goals of decolonization, indigenization and reconciliation.

Political Acuity: Has the ability and experience to be an effective partner and advocate with municipal, provincial and federal government officials to advance common interests. Brings the necessary diplomacy and persuasive abilities to be successful in a complex political environment.

Management Acumen: Able to effectively lead and oversee a broad range of academic, financial, human resource and other functions across a complex, multi-campus organization. Demonstrated capacity to set goals, delegate effectively, problem-solve and hold others accountable for their performance.

Fundraising: Has the capacity for, experience with and an interest in fundraising. Has the required skill to attract philanthropic, industrial, and other partnership funds by building strong external linkages. Is committed to, and enthusiastic about participating in fundraising on behalf of BCIT.