Secretary-treasurer

Guided by SD62’s Vision, Mission and Values and reporting to the Superintendent, the Secretary-Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer and a key member of the district’s Executive Team. The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for the finance and payroll, legal, facilities, capital planning, transportation and business operations for the Sooke School District. With a current operating budget of $215 million, 28 schools and over 2,200 employees, this position is also the Corporate Officer for the Board of Education and leads the district through sound strategic and financial planning, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to the BC School Act and corresponding Regulations.
Strive for Personal Excellence
Practice a Growth Mindset
Think Critically and Creatively
Effectively Communicate and Collaborate
Build Relationships
Foster Interconnectedness
Model Leadership Excellence
Encourage Employee Growth
Use a Systems Thinking Approach
Provide a Strategic Focus
Cultivate Community
Demonstrate strong Business Acumen
**And have the required education and experience noted below**:
Significant track record of successful experience in a senior financial role in the public sector; preferred experience within in the education sector
Demonstrated and sustained success in leading and supervising staff in a unionized environment
Chartered Professional Accounting designation in good standing; related degree may be considered if augmented by recent and relevant experience
Highly effective experience working with an elected Board
Background and skill with public sector accounting standards, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, risk management and internal controls
Experience dealing with risk, legal, labour and insurance matters
The salary range for this full-time position is $190,188 to $211,320 per annum.
Initial placement within the range is based on related education and experience.
Sooke School District offers a very competitive benefits package and pension plan.
**Expressions of interest can be submitted as follows**:
The deadline for submissions is 4:00pm on Friday, October 4th, 2024.
Adjacent to Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, Sooke School District is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one of the fastest growing districts in British Columbia. With a commitment to transformational growth and operational excellence, our vibrant workplace culture reflects the dynamic communities where we live, work, and play.
**SD62 serves five municipalities**: Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands and is on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish: T’Sou-ke Nation and Scia’new Nation and Nuu-chah-nulth: Pacheedaht Nation. Some of our schools are located on the traditional territory of Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation.
The district is a major employer in our region, with over 2,200 educators and support staff serving more than 13,000 students. The Board of Education has developed a future-oriented Strategic Plan that focuses on three priority areas:
Learning
? Engagement
? Growth
**Position Title**:
Secretary Treasurer
**Affiliation**:
Exempt
**Supervisor**:
Superintendent
**Date of Revision**:
September 06, 2024
Position Summary
Guided by SD62's Vision, Mission and Values and reporting to the Superintendent, the Secretary - Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer and a key member of the district's Executive Team. The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for the finance and payroll, legal, facilities, capital planning, transportation and business operations for the Sooke School District. With a current operating budget of $215 million, 28 schools and over 2,200 employees, this position is also the Corporate Officer for the Board of Education and leads the district through sound strategic and financial planning, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to the BC School Act and corresponding Regulations.

**Responsibilities**:
Strategic Leadership
Actively participates as member of the Executive Team in the management of district resources and the planning and achievement of district goals and strategic priorities.
Contributes as an active and collaborative member of the District's Leadership Team by soliciting feedback from key leadership personnel to facilitate decision making and keeping the team informed of District initiatives and progress.
Assists in the development and implementation of the District's Strategic Plan and communicates departmental vision and direction as it relates to the strategic plan and district goals.
Supports operational planning at the district, departmental and school levels to be aligned with the overall Strategic Plan.
Leads and/or supports the development and implementation of various initiatives and programs to enhance district and student success.
Nurtures and maintains positive working relationships with other members of the Executive and Leadership Teams as well as with all employee groups.
Develops effective and