Associate Superintendent Corporate Services

Due to the impending retirement of the current incumbent, Chinook�s Edge School Division (CESD) invites applications for an Associate Superintendent Corporate Services effective August 15, 2025. The Associate Superintendent Corporate Services is a member of our central office leadership team and is responsible for leadership of all corporate, financial, business, facility, and transportation services across the school division. It would be an asset if the successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of: Five or more years of proven leadership as a school and/or system leader. A masters degree in education, business education, leadership or other relevant discipline. A proven record of treating people with respect, kindness, empathy, fairness, and compassion. Exemplary communication skills that regularly provide opportunities for input from others; The ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of teams, committees, and partners; The ability to respond to complex or sensitive situations with reasonable solutions or decisions; The ability to implement strategic plans and processes that address system-wide challenges. Consideration will be extended to candidates with accounting experience and/or a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Reporting to the Superintendent, the Associate Superintendent Corporate Services is expected to fulfill the following responsibilities in a manner which is supportive of the Board, its employees, and most importantly, in the best interest of students. The Associate Superintendent Corporate Services: Creating processes, roles, tasks, timelines, and organizational frameworks to ensure the highest possible standards in the area of Corporate Services; Arranging and providing notice for all Board meetings including committee and public meetings; Ensuring accuracy of the recording and sharing of Board meetings, proceedings, and processes; Facilitating and supporting all committees of the Board; Developing, implementing and supervising the Board�s Capital Plan on behalf of the Board; Administering proper completion and storage of contracts, leases, agreements and partnerships with outside corporations, municipalities, agencies, corporations and contractors; Representing the Board and the Superintendent on all Joint Committees; Advising the Board and Superintendent on all legislation affecting the Division; Supervising and working collaboratively with the Treasurer and Financial Services team to ensure high levels of fiscal management, responsibility, reporting and budgeting in the Division; Supervising and working collaboratively with the Director of Facility Services, central staff, and custodians to ensure that building assets are maintained in an appropriate manner and that the Board�s Capital Plan and Facilities Master Plan are up-to-date, fair, and equitable; Supervising and working collaboratively with the Director of Transportation, central staff, and bus drivers to ensure safe and efficient transportation of students in the Division; Supervising and working collaboratively with the Health and Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Workers Compensation Board and other relevant provincial and federal regulations; Overseeing the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and communication of all Board policies and administrative procedures; Supervising and working collaboratively with the Corporate Services admin support team; Organizing compliance with all legal, ministerial, and board mandates and timelines; Contributing to a Division culture which facilitates effective emergency and crisis response; Representing the Superintendent in matters related to ASBOA, PSBA, ASBA, Rural Caucus, and other Board commitments beyond the Division; Serve as primary liaison with Alberta Education and Alberta Infrastructure on all matters involving functions of business, financial, facilities and transportation; Act as the lead on teacher negotiations and represent the Division in all relevant local and provincial negotiation meetings; Review and verify all cheques and electronic transfers by the Division on a weekly basis; Administering all insurance coverage for the Division; Facilitating DOS Advisory and DOS meetings and questions; Providing regular Corporate Services updates to the Board; Participating as a member of the Central Office Leadership (COLT) team in the areas of instructional leadership, emergency response, ADCOS, SAT, and Teachers Matter planning; Working closely with staff from schools and division office to ensure an appropriate alignment between all departments; Serves as liaison superintendent for assigned schools in the division if they possess an educational background; Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. We ask that applicants prepare both a cover letter and resume, complete with the names and phone numbers of at least three current work related references. Cover letters can be addressed to Mr. Kurt Sacher, Superintendent, Chinook�s Edge School Division. Applications for this posting will be accepted until 11:59 pm, Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 . The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal record and vulnerable sector check. Applications for this posting will only be accepted by using the 'Apply' link on this page, and will no longer be accepted by email. Chinook�s Edge School Division is one of the largest school divisions in the province. Situated in central Alberta between Calgary and Red Deer, Chinook�s Edge is home to 11,000 students and 2,000 staff throughout 40 schools. Our schools are located in 13 communities that sprawl east and west from the Highway 2 corridor, conveniently providing Chinook�s Edge staff and families with the best of both worlds: a friendly, healthy and affordable small-town lifestyle combined with the proximity to big city amenities! Plus, the world famous Rocky Mountains are a short drive away. The Chinook�s Edge reputation for staff and student wellness, our family-friendly communities that boast easy access to exciting cultural and recreational opportunities, and our highly regarded quality learning environments make us a desirable division in which to live, learn, work and play! For more information on Chinook�s Edge School Division, please check our website ( www.cesd73.ca ). By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file.