Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Strategy and Transformation

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Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Algonquin College is seeking a senior executionfocused leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering enterprisescale AI strategies and initiatives to successful measurable outcomes. This role is intended for an experienced professional who has not only shaped AI strategy but owned its execution governance and sustained impact within complex organizations. The successful candidate will bring deep practical experience operationalizing AI in regulated or publicsector environments translating strategy into action managing risk and delivering value across academic administrative and workforce contexts. This is not a conceptual research or purely advisory role. Success requires demonstrated experience leading AI initiatives from strategy through implementation adoption and value realization.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President People and Technology the Director Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and Transformation provides enterprisewide leadership and accountability in shaping governing and delivering the Colleges AI strategy. This role is central to ensuring a coordinated ethical and humancentered approach ensuring initiatives move beyond pilots into sustained institutionwide adoption. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and governance bodies the role also requires handson leadership of highvalue AI initiatives governance frameworks and workforce capability development.

The Director balances innovation with publicsector accountability academic integrity and risk management while ensuring tangible outcomes and organizational readiness.

Key Areas of Focus

While responsibilities will evolve the Director is expected to contribute across the following areas:

• Enterprise AI Strategy & Roadmap Delivery

  • Lead the development execution and continuous refinement of an institutionwide AI strategy and multiyear roadmap.

  • Demonstrate ownership of strategy execution ensuring AI priorities are implemented across academic administrative and operational domains.

  • Translate institutional goals into clear deliverable AI initiatives with defined outcomes timelines and success metrics.

• Governance Ethics and Risk Leadership

  • Design implement and operationalize AI governance policy and risk management frameworks.

  • Lead decisionmaking related to responsible AI use academic integrity privacy cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

  • Ensure governance frameworks are embedded into daytoday practice not merely documented.

• Strategic Advisory & Decision Engagement

  • Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership and governance bodies on AI opportunities risks and investments.

  • Provide clear pragmatic recommendations grounded in both strategy and delivery realities.

  • Support investment decisions by aligning strategic ambition with execution readiness.

• AI Use Cases & Implementation Oversight

  • Lead the identification prioritization and execution of highimpact AI use cases.

  • Oversee pilots business cases and scaling decisions with a strong emphasis on measurable value realization and adoption.

• Workforce & Change Enablement

  • Lead AI-enabled workforce transformation AI literacy and capabilitybuilding initiatives.

  • Drive change management strategies that support responsible AI adoption at scale.

• Sector Leadership & Collaboration

  • Represent the Algonquin College with sector partners vendors and advisory networks.

  • Demonstrate credibility through delivered outcomes contributing to responsible AI leadership within postsecondary and publicsector environments.

Who Were Looking For

This role is suited for senior leader with demonstrated execution depth not earlystage exposure.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Seniorlevel experience in AI strategy digital transformation analytics or emerging technologies

• A proven track record of executing strategy and delivering complex AI initiatives to successful outcomes

• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives from concept through implementation adoption and value realization

• Strong expertise in AI governance ethics policy and enterprise risk management

• The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear actionable decisions

• Experience navigating organizational change workforce impact and stakeholder complexity

• Comfort operating with autonomy judgment and accountability and delivery ownership

A degree is required; however comparable education and experience may be considered. Experience in public sector or postsecondary settings is highly valued.

Why Join Algonquin College

• Compensation:Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits including health dental and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits Careers

• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion) certifications workshops and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.

• Company Culture: Our values of caring learning integrity and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canadas Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canadas Best Employers for Diversity for 2024

• Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity Diversity and Inclusion policy fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Colleges Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change).

How We Use AI in Hiring:

Algonquin College uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants and their applications while ensuring that all processes respect and uphold the provisions of applicable collective agreements above all else.

Accessibility:

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities members of racialized groups and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at . While we thank all those who apply only those to be interviewed will be contacted.