Secretary Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer

7 days ago

Fort Nelson, Canada School District #81 (Fort Nelson) Full time

The School District

The Board of Education of School District 81 (Fort Nelson) is seeking an accomplished financial leader for the position of Secretary-Treasurer-CFO, with a mutually agreeable start date to be negotiated. The initial competition will close at noon on Tuesday, May 21.

Fort Nelson School District is located in the heart of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality in Treaty 8 territory, on the traditional territories of the Fort Nelson First Nation, Prophet River First Nation, Acho Dene Koe First Nation, and the traditional home of the Kaska Dena peoples.

The district has approximately 670 FTE students in 4 in-town schools, and one rural/remote school in Toad River. The budget is about $13 million with approximately 125 staff. We have contracted bus and janitorial services.

The Position

The Secretary-Treasurer, as the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Board of Education and Childcare, fulfills the responsibilities and requirements of the Secretary-Treasurer as outlined in the School Act and Regulations. They have responsibilities in the following specific areas:
Corporate Secretary

Chief Financial Officer

Facilities and Property Management

Student Transportation

Human Resources Management

Administrative Procedures

Organizational Management

Communications and Community Relations

Executive Team

The Secretary Treasurer must carry out all duties with transparency, accuracy, clarity, and close attention to detail, with a high level of personal, professional, and organizational integrity.

Please contact the Superintendent for a complete job description if you wish to review the responsibilities in each of the above areas.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is $169,061.00, based upon qualification and experience; or $160,607.00 without a CA designation. School District 81 also offers a competitive benefits package, pension, and professional development funds.

The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible directly to the Superintendent and works closely with the Superintendent and the Board of Education to plan and report on progress and the achievement of outcomes associated with their critical areas of responsibility.

The School District is seeking a professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of students in their role as Secretary-Treasurer as well as a progressive leader with a commitment to public education and to the District’s mission, beliefs, and priorities. This individual will have a strong work ethic, be committed to excellence and continuous improvement, and will be a contributing member of the senior team.

Inquiries

Mark Theobald, Superintendent of Schools

250-774-2591

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