School District
No. 59 (Peace River South) is inviting applications for the position of
Secretary-Treasurer. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and progressive
business leader to take on this important and challenging leadership role.
In School District 59, we serve
approximately 3700 students in 18 schools throughout the region and communities
of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe, Moberly Lake and our
rural areas, with an annual budget of 42 million dollars. We are proud to work
and learn on Treaty 8 territory with Saulteau First Nations, West Moberly First
Nations, Inuit, and our strong Metis communities, We are known as a progressive district that
has worked to improve literacy and numeracy rates, and we use research and data,
to help us be successful in our new initiatives. We enjoy a four season lifestyle of
recreational activities in a spectacular natural setting.
Reporting to the
Superintendent of Schools (CEO), the Secretary Treasurer is the Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) of the school district and works collaboratively with the Board
of Education, Superintendent, district and school leadership team, as well as,
staff at all levels in providing excellence in public education. The Secretary
Treasurer is responsible for the finance, payroll and benefits, legal,
facilities, technology, transportation and business activities of the school
district as well as being the corporate secretary to the Board of Education.
Also expected of this senior leadership role is the fostering of positive and
effective working relationships within the district and with local government, First
Nations, and community organizations.
We are seeking a skilled financial leader and creative
problem solver with a transparent, responsive and collaborative leadership
style. The Secretary Treasurer is responsible to ensure that business services
support effective education services for students and contribute to the
achievement of the district’s strategic goals. The successful candidate will be
innovative and possess policy, systems, and planning expertise to assist the
Peace River South Board of Education with complex decision-making in a growing
and diverse environment.
Qualifications,
skills, knowledge and attributes:
· A professional accounting designation (CPA) with five year’s of
experience in finance and business operations, experience in education would be
an asset
· A fundamental commitment to public education,
student success and the school community
· A deep knowledge of financial and operational systems that support
learning in BC school districts
· Ensures that the processes for the preparation of the operating
budget and other financial planning activities are consistent with the
goals/directions, and legal and policy direction established by government
· Oversees the district’s financial reporting requirements and
ensures annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with Ministry
requirements
· Ensures that legal actions against and on behalf of the Board are
defended
· Proven ability to work effectively in a senior leadership team
environment
· Previous experience overseeing facilities, maintenance, capital
improvements and information technology
· Proficiency with software applications, particularly in the area
of finance
· Successful experiences in managing change and problem solving in a
unionized environment
· Expertise in implementing and maintaining financial systems and
associated processes and procedures
· Proven record of supporting an elected board in their governance
functions
· Recognized for sharing transparent and understandable budget
information
· Effective planning, time management, follow through and communication
skills as well as sound decision making, throughout the position and also in
regard to reports that are required by the Ministry of Education and Child
Care.
· Demonstrated success in team building and stakeholder/rightsholder
engagement
· Successful leadership of a major project, completed on schedule,
within budget and with a positive outcome
· Experience in labour relations in a unionized
environment
If you are an exceptional leader who embodies the core
values of integrity, respect and diversity, and employ best practice in
financial management and corporate governance while using a principle-centered
approach, we would like to hear from you!
Our district offers a competitive
salary and generous benefits including a relocation allowance. The salary range
is $175 556 to $195 062. The preferred
commencement date for this position will be determined with the applicant, or
before October 27th, 2023.
Qualified applicants are invited to
apply in confidence by submitting a detailed resume with supporting
documentation and three (3) professional references by 12:00 noon on Friday, September
15th, to bfaulkner@sd59.bc.ca or on the Make A
Future website.
Questions regarding this position can
be directed to Christy Fennell, Superintendent of Schools, at (250)-782-8571.
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