At a defining moment for higher education, the University of Toronto—consistently ranked among the world’s leading research-intensive universities—is seeking an exceptional and highly strategic leader as its next Vice-President, Facilities & Real Estate. This is a rare opportunity to shape how a globally significant, multi-campus institution plans, develops, and stewards its physical environment in support of academic excellence, research intensity, and community engagement. Reporting to the President and working in close partnership with the Provost and senior leadership team, the Vice-President will play a central role in aligning campus infrastructure, capital investment, and real estate strategy with the University’s academic priorities and long-term sustainability.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice-President provides enterprise-level leadership across a broad and integrated portfolio encompassing campus planning, capital development, facilities operations, real estate partnerships, and ancillary services. The role requires a leader who can operate effectively within a highly decentralized academic environment, where collegial governance, faculty engagement, and institutional complexity are defining characteristics. Working through a team of senior leaders, the Vice-President sets strategic direction, ensures accountability, and enables each area to contribute to a cohesive and forward-looking institutional approach. In this capacity, the Vice-President serves as a principal advisor on matters related to campus planning, infrastructure strategy, capital investment, real estate development, and the effective management of the University’s physical assets.

The Vice-President will play a central role in ensuring that the University of Toronto’s physical infrastructure reflects the scale, ambition, and global standing of its academic enterprise. By aligning capital planning, facilities stewardship, and real estate development with institutional priorities, the role will support long-term sustainability while enhancing the environments in which teaching, research, and student life take place. Working closely with Deans, academic administrators, governing bodies, and external partners, the Vice-President will help strengthen coordination across the institution, ensuring that campus development is strategic, integrated, and responsive to both academic needs and broader community considerations. A focus on sustainability, accessibility, and responsible growth will be essential in advancing the University’s commitments and long-term vision.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished and forward-thinking leader with experience leading large, complex portfolios related to infrastructure, capital development, and real estate within multi-stakeholder environments. They bring a demonstrated ability to operate at the enterprise level, integrating planning, financial, and operational perspectives while enabling strong performance through senior leaders. With strong strategic and financial acumen, experience overseeing major capital programs and development partnerships, and the ability to navigate complex governance structures, the successful candidate will be a trusted advisor and a unifying presence across the institution. A commitment to sustainability, inclusive design, and the creation of high-quality physical environments that support academic excellence will be essential to success in this role.

Nominations may be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026 to the online form.

The deadline for applications (cover letter and CV) is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applications and inquiries can be directed in confidence to Sheree Drummond, Secretary of the Governing Council, at sheree.drummond@utoronto.ca.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please make Sheree Drummond aware using the email address above.