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Tracey L. Ens

Summary

Multi-talented and experienced Senior Higher Education leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent staff and student relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact student and organizational success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Proficient at executing new legislation and new policy development.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Vice President & Chief Ancillary Officer

Sheridan College
02.2019 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Served as a key advisor to Executive leaders with regards to Procurement and Ancillary Services
  • Actively participated with senior leaders in the provision of pan-institutional leadership, strategic planning, policies and operational decision making
  • Connected and cultivated ongoing internal and external strategic collaborations to support Sheridan's portfolio initiatives, strategic goals and to enhance the reputation of Sheridan and its programs locally and nationally.
  • Leading the portfolio in setting strategic objectives to optimize revenues and expenditures in a student-focused culture. Portfolio included Procurement, residence, Food services, Bookstores, Printing, oneCard, Conference Services and Mailroom.
  • Ensured all units conformed to all relevant legislation with regards to Accessibility, Equity, Diversion and Inclusion and the Human Rights Code
  • Oversight of Ancillary units with revenues exceeding 15M.
  • Change Management expertise in implementing new processes, policies and planning.

Director, Procurement

Wilfrid Laurier University
01.2011 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for identifying new procurement Strategies and bringing these forth to fruition
  • Instrumental in bringing new financial and processes to Laurier
  • Trained entire Laurier staff and faculty community on new legislation such as the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives, the Expense Directives, the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) which changed the requirement and internal governance of tendering
  • Developed a successful business case for bring a comprehensive Procure to Pay system to campus which included a large cross functional team. project was completed on time and under budget. ROI within first year of operations was decreased from 4 years to 2 years
  • Responsible to 100M direct operational spend, including construction and research spend.
  • Transformed tendering methodologies for both Procurement and Planning, Design and Construction mitigating Laurier's risk of legal action and enhancing our negotiating position
  • Implemented VISA Payable Automation.

Senior Research Buyer

University Of Waterloo
08.2000 - 12.2010
  • Primary research resource for Faculties of Engineering and Science
  • Worked closely with faculty on research grants from agencies such as Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and private research grants, each with unique and differing requirements
  • Implemented new processes for assisting Principle Investigators in the individual requirements of their grants which reduces administrative burden and increased grant compliance
  • Ran public tendering processes for research grants, ensuring all University policies, provincial legislation and requirements and federal and international trade agreements were adhered to

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
1993

Bachelor of Theology - Theology

Emmanuel College
Kitchener, ON
1991

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Business Administration
  • Policy Development
  • Employee Development

Certification

  • Certified Supply Chain Management Professional, Purchasing Management Association of Canada - 1998
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management, Institute of Supply Management (USA) - 2014
  • Osgoode Certificate in Advanced Procurement Law and Practice, York University, - 2015

Accomplishments

  • Canadian Association of University Business Officers, Quality and Productivity Award, 2nd Place, "A New Best Practice Tool for the Competitive Bid Process (RFx) Evaluation Process" - 2014
  • Wilfird Laurier University, Employee Success Factors, " Seeks Opportunities for Continuous Improvement", - 2014
  • Scotia Bank Commercial Cards, "Best Year over Year Program Growth" - 2016
  • University Manager Magazine, "Managing Change" - Winter 2017
  • Business Chief Magazine, "Leveraging the Power of Procurement to Transform the Student Experience" - April 2018


Timeline

Associate Vice President & Chief Ancillary Officer

Sheridan College
02.2019 - 12.2023

Director, Procurement

Wilfrid Laurier University
01.2011 - 02.2019

Senior Research Buyer

University Of Waterloo
08.2000 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Theology - Theology

Emmanuel College

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