Office of the Vice-President, Institutional Relations and Secretary General

Reporting to the President, the Vice-President, Institutional Relations and Secretary General is responsible for:

• effective government and external relations
• oversight of the University’s human resources function
• oversight of the University's legal affairs
• transparent and accountable university governance
• an effective institutional records management and archives function
• an efficient translation function
• acting as the link between the Board and Ombudsperson for administrative purposes
• the promotion of the values of civility, equity and respect within the University as provided for in the Code of Rights and Responsibilities
• oversight of the University's Official Policies

The VPIRSG's sector is comprised of the following eight functions: External Relations, Human Resources, the Office of the General Counsel, Board and Senate Administration, Records Management and University Archives, Translation Services, the Ombuds Office,and the Office of Rights and Responsibilities. Each of the sector's functions are reviewed regularly with the aim of providing efficient and effective services based upon best practices.