Executive Director, Professional Development Institute

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April 1, 2026 (18 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR32491
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**** Posting Reason:
** Replacement of a regular position
** Job Type:
** Employee
* * Job Family:
** Business Strategy and Planning
** Faculty/Service - Department:
** Office of the Deputy Provost, Planning and Academic Budgets
** Campus:
** Main Campus
** Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
** 2026/03/13
** Applications must be received*
* **** BEFORE**** **(YYYY/MM/DD):
** 2026/04/01
** Salary Range:**$ - $
** Position Purpose
** The Professional Development Institute (PDI) is a flagship, revenue generating unit of the University of Ottawa dedicated to lifelong learning, executive and professional education, and innovative workforce development. With a long-standing reputation for high quality programming serving the federal government, public sector, defence community, private sector, and international partners, PDI plays an important role in advancing the University's academic mission, digital strategy, external engagement, and financial sustainability.

The Executive Director provides senior leadership to advance PDI's mandate as a market responsive, financially self sustaining, academically connected, and internationally oriented institute. The role is responsible for setting strategic direction; strategic planning and program development; developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with government, defence, industry, and international organizations; overseeing revenue growth and financial performance; digital learning innovation; and ensuring that PDI offerings remain relevant, high quality, connected to academic pathways, and aligned with University priorities, including international collaborations.

The Executive Director acts as the University's principal representative in professional and executive education with key external partners and is accountable for positioning PDI as a trusted, long-term partner for organizations and public institutions seeking applied, bilingual professional learning.
** Specific Accountabilities
*** Strategic Leadership & Growth:
Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan that expands PDI's national and international footprint, aligned with uOttawa's academic and digital strategy. Strengthen PDI's role as a central University asset for lifelong learning and workforce development, leading to the growth of PDI for maximum generation of net revenues for the University.
* Program Development & Academic Integration:
Oversee high-quality non-credit and professional programs offered by PDI in areas including leadership, management, cybersecurity, procurement, governance, defence, AI, and emerging public-sector needs. Build and expand pathways between non-credit offerings, micro-credentials, and for-credit academic programs through collaboration with faculties. Initiate ongoing collaborations with Deans, Vice-Deans, Directors and Professors to enhance faculty-based professional development initiatives and position PDI as a hub of expertise and logistical support for the entire University.
* External Partnerships:
Government, Defence, Industry & International:
Lead and sustain strategic partnerships with federal departments, the Department of National Defence, central agencies, Crown corporations and domestic industries that require upskilling or reskilling. Develop long‐term agreements such as standing offers, service contracts and collaborative arrangements that support sustained programming and revenue growth. Strengthen relationships with corporate and international organizations in fields including cybersecurity, AI, public‐sector transformation and defence.

Integrate PDI programs into international partnership agreements and global executive training initiatives. Represent the University in regional, national and international networks related to public service, defence, security and workforce development.
* Revenue Generation & Business Development:
Drive PDI's growth…