Dean, Faculty of Medicine

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Posting Reason:

Replacement of a regular position

Job Type:

Employee

Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Faculty/Service - Department:

Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic Affairs

Campus:

Main Campus

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/02/23

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/04/06

About the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is a unique educational and research institution with a distinct identity rooted in an outstanding ecosystem.

It is the only bilingual research-intensive university in Canada the largest English-French bilingual university in the world and an institution open to the languages and knowledge of Indigenous peoples and the entire world. These three elements allow it to provide its students and employees with an environment that is linguistically culturally and academically open and diverse.

One of the top five research-intensive universities in Canada the University of Ottawa is a key centre of power leadership and transformation in the heart of a G7 capital in a bilingual city at the crossroads of scholarship commerce and public policy. Located just steps away from Canadas most important democratic institutions the University is tied into a global network of embassies internationally-renowned hospitals and national research agencies a major arts sector and a flourishing business community. It also boasts a continually expanding campus at Kanata North the countrys largest technology park.

This crossroads of scholarship commerce and politics drives its some 50000 students and over 6000 professors and support staff to always aim higher in order to spur innovation and transform society. Together its researchers attract more than $500 million in research revenue annually.

Faculty of Medicine

The University of Ottawas Faculty of Medicine is a leading academic institution recognized as one of the best medical schools in Canada and unique in its commitment to teaching research and health care in both official languages. Established in 1945 it has evolved into a bilingual centre of excellence powered by generations of world-class faculty researchers and students. Over the years the Facultys undergraduate graduate and postdoctoral programs have achieved excellent accreditation results.

The Faculty is also a member of the Ottawa Academic Health Network (OAHN) a unique affiliation bringing together the University and leading partners including the affiliated teaching and research hospitals to foster collaboration in research elevate Ottawas reputation as a hub for health innovation and strengthen our world-class health education ecosystem.

Its strategic plan Leading Innovation for a Healthier World outlines a central mission: to expand the Facultys impact on the health of individuals and populations.

The plan introduces three strategic platforms: transformational education world-class science and discovery and strong communities through partnerships.

It also encompasses of five unifying priorities: Francophonie Inclusivity Diversity Equity Accessibility and Social Justice Innovation and Technology Integration Local and Global Impact and Reconciliation Action and Indigenous Health. The Faculty is therefore aiming for a sustainable impact on the health of individuals and populations while affirming its role as a catalyst for transformative change in medicine.

Purpose

The Faculty of Medicine deanship at the University of Ottawa embraces a vision of academic scientific and clinical excellence serving society rooted in the needs of the communities it serves and resolutely focused on the future. As a University flagship institution and Canadas only fully bilingual medical school the Faculty plays a strategic role in training health leaders advancing world-class research and sustainably improving the health of populations in Canada and around the world. The incumbent will be responsible for mobilizing this exceptional ecosystem in order to maximize the cumulative impact of teaching research and innovation while ensuring the Facultys sustainability consistency and influence.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the provost and vice-president academic affairs the dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa provides academic strategic and operational leadership to one of uOttawas most strategic and visible faculties. The incumbent oversees all administrative aspects of the Faculty including the management of human financial and material resources and ensures accountability. Leading a complex ecosystem of medical and health sciences education cutting-edge research and strong clinical partnerships the dean is responsible for defining and implementing an integrated vision that is consistent with the Universitys overall vision and supports academic excellence pedagogical innovation high-impact interdisciplinary research and continuous improvement in health care and population health.

The dean works closely with members of the Universitys management team other faculties academic and administrative units and a wide range of external partners including alumni research institutes governments granting agencies Indigenous and Francophone communities and private-sector partners. The incumbent is also responsible for liaising with affiliated hospitals and institutes and ensuring their participation in the University of Ottawas educational teaching and research mission.

In addition the incumbent is tasked with promoting an inclusive collaborative and participatory academic environment among faculty students researchers and staff that is conducive to this role the incumbent supports talent recruitment development and recognition; promotes equity diversity and inclusion; and contributes to reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples.

Lastly as an academic leader and the face of the Faculty the incumbent contributes to the outreach positioning and fundraising capacity of the Faculty of Medicine and the University of Ottawa. The dean embodies and advances the Facultys unique mission as a bilingual medical school while reinforcing the Universitys Francophone and bilingual leadership in health care and its commitment to the diverse communities it serves.

Ideal candidate profile

The dean of the Faculty of Medicine embodies strategic forward-looking leadership promoting pedagogical and technological innovation including the integration of artificial intelligence digital tools and immersive approaches (augmented and virtual reality). The incumbent has a proven track record of academic and administrative leadership within complex academic and health-care environments as well as a keen understanding of contemporary issues in medical education research and health-care innovation. The incumbent also masters the workings of strategic positioning university governance and responsible resource management and is able to rally internal and external communities around a clear unifying vision. The deans visible accessible and collaborative leadership is reflected in a recognized ability to establish and nurture lasting partnerships with teaching hospitals granting agencies governments community partners and the public and private sectors helping to increase the Facultys academic scientific and societal impact.

Serving with humility empathy and integrity the incumbent inspires trust and fosters relationships based on respect and listening while instilling a culture of innovation boldness and academic excellence. Deeply committed to the University of Ottawas distinctively bilingual and Francophone mission the dean demonstrates leadership guided by strategic thinking and a tangible commitment to equity diversity inclusion Indigenous reconciliation and cultural safety in all spheres of governance education research and clinical training. An accomplished communicator in both official languages with strong interpersonal skills the incumbent navigates the institutional clinical and political complexities of academia with ease actively contributing to the local national and international profile of the Faculty of Medicine and the University of Ottawa.

A committed inclusive workplace

The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As an institution it is passionate about its people and dedicated to employment equity. It fosters a culture of respect collaboration and inclusion where teamwork innovation and creativity fuel its quest for excellence in both teaching and research.

The University of Ottawa and Boyden aim to provide a barrier-free recruitment process and will do their utmost to meet candidates individual needs. Accommodations are therefore available on request. Any request for accommodations will not affect a persons candidacy. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process please inform Marie-Hélène Gaudreault at about any accommodations you may need to ensure you can participate equitably.

To apply

Interested persons should forward their CV and all other relevant documents to by Sunday April 5 2026 taking care to indicate the position title in the subject line of their message.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. We may use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students staff and faculty. Accordingly we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada visible minorities members (racialized persons) persons with disabilities women as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable diverse and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost Faculty Relations by email at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.