Manager, Planning & Operations

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10/26/2026Req ID:
50758Faculty/Division:
Temerty Faculty of MedicineDepartment:
Office of the Faculty Comptroller & Chief Financial OfficerCampus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)Existing Vacancy:
YesDescription:About Us
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is at the centre of one of North America’s largest biomedical research, education and clinical care networks. With 14 fully affiliated research-intensive hospitals — and dozens more community and clinical care sites — Temerty Medicine offers unparalleled opportunities in Canada's most dynamic city for our more than 9,000 faculty and staff and 7,000 learners at all levels.As Manager, Planning and Operations, you will serve as strategic partner providing rotational leadership and operational support to designated departments across the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Reporting to the Faculty Comptroller & Chief Financial Officer, you will help advance short- and long-term strategic planning, enhance operational efficiencies across academic, research, and administrative units, and ensure seamless continuity during department leadership transitions. Your ability to embrace new challenges as they emerge, coupled with your exceptional financial management and people leadership skills, will enable you to evaluate processes, navigate complex funding models and integrate financial planning with strategic objectives. By effectively leading teams through uncertainty, you will play a vital role in advancing our faculty’s operational agility and collective impact.Essential Qualifications
University degree, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant fieldA minimum of 5 years’ senior administrative experience, preferably in a University or healthcare environmentStrong financial acumen, including financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experienceExperience developing high functioning teams, including a proven track record of success in leading and mentoring staff in a unionized environmentExperience in research administration, including reviewing and negotiating research-related agreementsEducation program management experience in an academic environment, and knowledge of higher education curriculum and accreditation processesExperience in a student recruitment and admissions environmentFamiliarity with office renovation, capital projects and space managementExperience scoping and managing projects and leading successful changeProven commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivityProven leadership and management skills, including outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skillsSuperior planning and project management skills with a focus on executing and competing tasks under pressure and within tight deadlinesAbility to maintain a broad perspective, and the ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels of faculty, staff, learners, senior administrators and external stakeholdersStrong technical skills, including knowledge of the University of Toronto’s Administrative Management System (AMS) and a facility for working with project management tools and keep current with new and emerging technologiesAdvanced consulting skills, with the ability to work across the organization to influence decisions for a positive outcomeExcellent conflict resolution skills with strong ability to exercise judgement, tact, discretion, and determinationAssets
Completion of a recognized professional accounting program (CMA, CGA, or CA)Closing Date: 11/16/2026, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group:
SalariedPersonnel Subarea: PMAppointment Type : Budget - ContinuingSchedule:
Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $110,973 - $129,471 -- Broadband Salary Range: $110,973 - $184,957Job Category:
Administrative / ManagerialDiversity Statement
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