Job Purpose
Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Housing & Hospitality, the Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and integrated management of contracted and self-operated dining, retail, catering, beverage and licensed services across the University’s campuses and properties.
The Director establishes multi-year priorities, service models, and financial strategies that advance student experience, food quality, affordability, inclusivity, sustainability, and financial performance. Operating within institutional priorities and enterprise risk frameworks, the Director ensures that major service contracts, franchises, and campus partnerships achieve established service and financial objectives and respond to the diverse needs of students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
The Director is accountable for contract and financial management, procurement, food safety and regulatory compliance, service models, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, and leads significant service transformations, including the transition to an all-you-care-to-eat residential dining model. As a member of the Housing & Hospitality Services leadership team, the Director works closely with divisional leaders to align service delivery, infrastructure planning, financial stewardship and the student and guest experience across the division.
Status: Full-time (35 hours per week), Regular
Salary Range: $128,095 - $170,793 per annum (i.e. $4,926.72 - $6,568.96 bi-weekly)
Hiring Range: $128,095 - $142,327 per annum (i.e. $4,926.72 - $5,474.13 bi-weekly)
Band: EXEMPT - 9
Start Date: January 2027
The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Check dated within the past six (6) months as a condition of employment in accordance with Trent University’s Police Record Check Policy
For more information, please view the full Position Description.
Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact humanresources@trentu.ca.
The position is based primarily in Peterborough, with some regular travel to the Durham campus expected. A hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and 2 days remote is available.
How to Apply
Please apply through Trent University's External Recruitment Site. Posting End Date: November 29, 2026.
