The Uncertain Future of Canadian Postsecondary Education: Finances, Enrolment Shifts, Mission Drift, and the COVID Generation

The Uncertain Future of Canadian Postsecondary Education: Finances, Enrolment Shifts, Mission Drift, and the COVID Generation

by | Oct 6, 2025 | Article, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article

For the first time in a decade, overall postsecondary enrolment in Canada is declining. Domestic numbers are falling, while institutions that leaned heavily on international tuition now face tighter budgets after Ottawa’s cap on study permits. These immediate...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Director of Development at Victoria Symphony

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Director of Development at Victoria Symphony

by | Sep 25, 2025 | Engagement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement, Milly Smith

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Victoria Symphony’s next Director of Development. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Milly Smith and Consultant Christiana Chan. With a mission “to inspire, educate, and captivate our...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Inaugural Chief Donor Experience Officer

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Inaugural Chief Donor Experience Officer

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Engagement Announcement, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement, Tracey Vopni

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Richmond Hospital Foundation’s inaugural Chief Donor Experience Officer. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Senior Consultant Tracey Vopini. Richmond Hospital...
McDermott + Bull Places Director, Health Sciences at Justice Institute of British Columbia

McDermott + Bull Places Director, Health Sciences at Justice Institute of British Columbia

by | Jul 17, 2025 | Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Corey Paquette, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Michael Kennedy as Director, Health Sciences at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). In this critical leadership role, Michael will oversee the strategic direction and operational delivery of JIBC’s Health Sciences...
McDermott + Bull Places Director, Health Sciences at Justice Institute of British Columbia

McDermott + Bull Places Dean, School of Public Safety at Justice Institute of British Columbia

by | Jul 17, 2025 | Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Corey Paquette, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Darren Blackburn as Dean, School of Public Safety at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). In this role, Darren will lead the school’s strategic vision and operations, overseeing curriculum development, educational...
McDermott + Bull Expands Non-Profit + Higher Education Reach with New Arts + Culture Practice in North America

McDermott + Bull Expands Non-Profit + Higher Education Reach with New Arts + Culture Practice in North America

by | Jul 7, 2025 | Press Releases, Canada, Company News, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Milly Smith

VANCOUVER, BC (July 9, 2025) – McDermott + Bull, the trusted executive search partner for empowering change, is pleased to announce the addition of Milly Smith as Principal in the firm’s Vancouver, Canada office. Milly will lead the newly established Arts + Culture...