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

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

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

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...
McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at Providence House

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at Providence House

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Joseph Kazinduka as Chief Financial Officer at Providence House. In this role, Joseph will serve as a strategic partner to the executive team, leading financial operations and planning while implementing best practices in...
McDermott + Bull Places Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University

McDermott + Bull Places Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Dr. Rachel Moll as Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University. As a key member of the senior management team, she will work closely with the Provost, fellow Deans, and...
McDermott + Bull Places Director, Labour Relations at Post-Secondary Employers’ Association

McDermott + Bull Places Director, Labour Relations at Post-Secondary Employers’ Association

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Alison Jones as Director, Labour Relations at the Post-Secondary Employers’ Association (PSEA). In this role, Alison will serve as the primary point of contact for PSEA’s member institutions, supporting collective bargaining by...
The Human Cost of Austerity in Higher Education: When Leadership Becomes Crisis Management

The Human Cost of Austerity in Higher Education: When Leadership Becomes Crisis Management

The University Paradox “Universities aren’t businesses.” I paused. I’ve had this conversation before. “But they still have to balance budgets, pay employees, and keep the lights on. They can’t ignore financial reality.” “Sure, but a business exists to make money. A...