Description
qathet School District NO.47
Powell River, BC
qathet School District (the District) is situated on the territory of the Tla’amin Nation on the northern tip of the Sunshine Coast in the qathet Regional District. The District and its over 400 employees proudly
serve approximately 3,200 students in five elementary schools, one remote island elementary school, an alternate school, one secondary school and an online learning school that’s used by approximately 1/3
of student population. All decisions made by the District are guided by its vision and core values and are based on research and consultation, including with Tla’amin Nation. Similarly, the District’s initiatives
and resources are aligned to support its commitment to fostering a culture of care and belonging where the well-being and success of all learners is supported; providing intentional support for a growth mindset, collaboration, interdependence, and staff development; and being a forward-thinking, research-based, ethical, effective, efficient, sustainable, and connected organization.
The District seeks a new Superintendent who will provide inspirational and strategic
leadership to students, staff, families, and the community, and bring an innovative voice to
the school district, focusing on efforts that support its values of integrity, respect, courage,
curiosity, inclusivity, and good relations. As the Chief Executive Officer reporting directly
to the elected Board of Education, the Superintendent enables the staff, educators and
administrators in the implementation of the Board’s vision and strategy, based on the most
current educational research and a commitment to continuous growth and development.
The District’s next Superintendent is an authentic, experienced, and accomplished educational
leader with a deep affinity for student success and a reputation for creating and fostering a culture
that supports communication, collaboration, transparency, and innovation, and that celebrates
diversity and embraces inclusivity. Highly relational, the District’s next Superintendent will be
known as a people-focused and humble leader who is committed to consultation and ensuring
the voices of the District’s various partner groups are heard and addressed. An ability to build
and maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of Education is vital to the success of
the new Superintendent. As the ideal candidate, your experience is augmented by a demonstrated
alignment to the District’s values and supported by a career of success from the classroom to
administration. Your leadership experience in schools and at the District level is augmented by
an applicable Master’s degree.
The targeted salary range for this position is $216,431 - $240,479 annually, supplemented by a
competitive total rewards package. qathet School District is committed to equity and diversity,
and a staff team that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from members
of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including Indigenous peoples; members
of groups that commonly face discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or religion; persons with
physical and/or mental disabilities; and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender
identities.
This is an opportunity to join an innovative District that embraces inclusivity, pursuing new ways
of learning and knowing, and helping learners identify their unique pathways to success.
If this is the next step in your professional career, please visit our website and submit your application to Allison Rzen and Matthew Bell at www.pfmsearch.com.
PFM Executive Search
Tel 604.689.9970 | Toll-Free 1.800.864.9970
Suite 510-999 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2W2
