Associate Vice-Provost, Institutional Planning & Analysis at Lakehead University

Institutional Planning and Analysis Thunder Bay Full-time Permanent

Overview

The Associate Vice-Provost, Institutional Planning & Analysis provides senior-level analytical, research, and policy expertise to support evidence-based decision-making, integrated planning, and strategic initiatives at Lakehead University. Reporting to the Vice-Provost, Institutional Planning &; Analysis, this role plays a critical leadership function in multi-year planning, budgeting, enrolment management, policy response, and institutional reporting. The position works closely with executive leadership and serves as a delegate for the Vice-Provost as required, including representing the University at provincial and sector-wide tables.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior analytical and strategic support for integrated, multi-year planning, budgeting, and strategic enrolment management
• Lead enrolment analysis, modelling, forecasting, and revenue projections to inform institutional sustainability and decision-making
• Develop and present complex data, forecasts, and scenario analyses to senior leadership, governance bodies, and external stakeholders
• Support institutional responses to provincial and sector policy development through research, analysis, and risk assessment
• Represent Lakehead University on provincial and sector-wide committees and act as Vice- Provost delegate as required
• Lead or oversee institutional research, data governance, accountability reporting, and submissions to government and sector bodies
• Provide expert advice on policy implications, funding formulas, and enrolment-related impacts on University finances
• Support program planning, new program development, cyclical program and accreditation reviews, and environmental scanning
• Contribute to strategic initiatives led by the President, Provost, and Vice-Provost, including major academic and capital initiatives
• Promote best practices in analytics, forecasting, data visualization, change management, and performance management
• Foster a high-performing, service-oriented, and collaborative team environment within Institutional Planning & Analysis

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Business, Public Policy, or a related field with a strong research focus
• Extensive experience in institutional research, policy analysis, strategic planning, or a related senior analytical role
• Advanced expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analysis, forecasting methodologies, and research design
• Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to interpret enrolment impacts on revenue and funding models
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and data management software (e.g., SPSS/SAS, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn institutional systems
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex and ambiguous information into clear, actionable insights for senior decision-makers
• Excellent written, oral, and persuasive communication skills, including presentation to executive and external audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, meet competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment with a high degree of accuracy and discretion
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-management skills in a complex organizational environment

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.

Benefits Information Why Lakehead University? Application Deadline: Thursday, January 1, 2026 - 11:59pm Salary: Band 9 ($87,128.13 - $108,909.56) Contact Information: [email protected] Reference Number: SCHII-25-62
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 1, 2026 - 11:59pm Salary: Band 9 ($87,128.13 - $108,909.56) Yes, eligible for benefits Contact Information: [email protected] Reference Number: SCHII-25-62