Job Description

THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING - EMPLOYEE SERVICES

THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL

BOARD

(SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wxwu7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 107 schools and programs, where more than 50,000 students learn and grow, of which nearly 5% identify as being of Indigenous ancestry. The Vancouver School Board (VSB) respects, prioritizes, and supports Indigenous ways of knowing and learning.


At VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, VSB is one of Canada's most diverse school systems. Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. More than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students' needs, applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. VSB's culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts.


Our commitment to students goes beyond academics. Students' overall well-being and sense of belonging are equally important. We strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we seek to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit .

THE OPPORTUNITY:

DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING

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EMPLOYEE

SERVICES

Reporting to the Executive Director, Employee Services, the Director of Recruitment and Staffing, Employee Services leads the Recruitment, Staffing (teaching/support staff), and absence coverage/dispatch portfolios and has overall responsibilities for ensuring staffing levels and process are aligned to approved budget allocations and collective agreement obligations, respectively, and that employee recruitment reflects best practices that are sensitive to and reflective of labour market conditions. The Director provides strategic leadership to two managers and their teams.


The Director position is a great career opportunity for an educational leader in Human Resources with a strategic and collaborative mindset, strong commitment to ethical and compassionate human resource management and labour relations practices, and a passion to foster, lead and mentor high performance teams dedicated to service excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage the recruitment, staffing, and absence coverage teams. Leveraging technology and in collaboration with other departments (including Finance) to ensure staffing entitlements are aligned with approved budget allocations, collective agreement provisions, and the . Provide strategic oversight and direction for all employee staffing processes, including ensuring all schools are staffed appropriately on a daily basis, in collaboration with district and school leaders. Oversee Ministry of Education and Childcare requirements for Classroom Enhancement Funding (CEF) reporting in consultation with the Finance Department. Plan and support the delivery of professional development opportunities for principals and district staff regarding staffing and recruitment processes. In collaboration with the Director, Labour Relations, provide strategic advice to school administrators and district management on staffing related collective agreement provisions and matters of contract administration and interpretation. Lead the development and implementation of a renewed recruitment strategy through collegial mentorship of the recruitment team and third party service providers. Maintain professional and respectful working relations through mutual respect with employee group partners, rightsholders, and system stakeholders. Actively participate in meetings and provide strategic advice as a member of the Senior Leadership Group and Employee Services leadership team, including providing input on staffing matters during the annual financial planning process, as well as strategic and operational planning processes. Participate on the District's local collective bargaining teams as may be required. Attend various labour/management committee meetings, grievance hearings, and arbitrations as required as an expert resource and advisor to the Labour Relations team. Contribute to report writing for the Finance and Personnel Committee Meetings and other Board meetings as required. Provide advice and guidance to the Leaves of Absence team. Support the development of and revisions to Employee Services Administrative Procedures. Through ongoing professional learning, maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation impacting portfolio responsibilities, arbitral case law, and best practices. Participate in the selection processes for principals and vice principals as required.

CANDIDATE

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree(s) in Education with a relevant professional designations

is required

. A relevant graduate level degree is considered an asset. Candidates that are educators must possess a valid teaching certificate issued by the Teachers' Regulation Branch (TRB) of British Columbia. Experience- Demonstrated leadership experience of ten or more years within the publicly-funded K-12 sector with a track record of professional accomplishments and successes in human resources related roles or parallel experience with other complex, highly unionized public sector organizations. Strong professional knowledge in best human resource practices, labour relations, legislation, and issues within publicly funded education. Demonstrated ability to foster and lead high performance teams and manage complex issues or projects in a fast-paced, intense environment. Strong emotional intelligence, political acumen, and interpersonal skills to manage and foster trusting working relationships with rightsholders, stakeholders, school administrators, colleagues, and staff. Strong project management and planning skills with a demonstrated ability to meet established timelines and budgetary parameters. Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Ability to communicate effectively including the ability to speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough and professional manner utilizing appropriate communication tools and platforms. Ability to strategically assess situations to determine their priority, importance, urgency and risks, and make objective and clear decisions consistent with organizational goals. Strong leadership skills with the ability to ethically manage, mentor and support unionized and exempt staff through the lens of succession planning. In-depth working knowledge of technology and software to manage staffing allocations and processes. Strong ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgement, set goals, develop action plans, track progress and evaluate results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

:

PRIORITY CRITERIA

Leadership

A collaborative, ethical and empathetic leader who can strategically recruit, develop, mentor and positively influence high performance teams through fostering a respectful work environment and culture of excellence. An effective delegator who can establish high performance standards and accountabilities. Serve as a role model for developing and fostering positive working relationships with inherent rights holders and system partners. Demonstrated experience as a resilient leader who can manage challenges with perseverance.

S

trategic Planner and Thinker

Strong planning skills and ability to align operational goals to the . Work collaboratively with the Employee Services leadership team to develop, implement and refine an operational plan. Value and ensure collaboration with colleagues and system stakeholders to achieve departmental and organizational goals. Be a results-oriented innovative thinker who encourages creativity, risk-taking, and the continuous improvement of current processes and practices through leveraging technology. The candidate will have a proven track record in successfully managing and communicating change within a complex and highly unionized organization.

Superior Relational Skills

Serve as a positive ambassador for the Employee Services Division through being highly visible across the organization and fostering respectful and trusting working relationships with inherent rights holders, employee group partners, system stakeholders, and external agencies. Be committed to interest-based problem solving and timely conflict resolution strategies and have the ability to address conflict with empathy and sensitivity. A proven track record as a collaborative leader who can positively influence others through negotiating and/or mediating issues in a respectful manner, or other appropriate means. The candidate will provide timely and constructive feedback to their staff and stakeholders.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

An open, direct, respectful, and transparent communicator with exemplary writing and presentation skills. Be an active listener who respectfully considers the perspectives and input of others. Able to effectively communicate with inherent rights holders and diverse stakeholders.. Be an exemplar to staff for treating others with respect, dignity, and due consideration. Be accessible to and ability to regularly engage with senior management, district leadership, and union representatives. Strong ability to provide advice and guidance to staff, colleagues and system stakeholders. Possess a strong sense of personal and professional integrity whose decision making will be centered on the and best interests of students.

Politically Astute

Ability to appreciate, understand and navigate the organizational culture and dynamics in a highly complex, political and ambiguous environment. Effectively manage relationships and needs of inherent rights holders, union leadership, system stakeholders, and external agencies. Ability to develop and build consensus in a large, highly political, and unionized environment.

Human Resources

and

Labour

Relations

Lead the development and implementation of a renewed recruitment strategy that promotes best practices, including the orientation and onboarding of staff, and ensures a competitive advantage for attracting and retaining talent. Possess professional experience and knowledge of best recruitment and staffing practices. Ensure for a strong working knowledge of the legislative framework and collective agreement parameters that influence portfolio responsibilities. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive working environments, equity, and employee wellness. Be committed to the professional development and succession planning of exempt and unionized team members through empowering staff by providing growth opportunities. Possess experience leading and managing in a highly unionized environment with multiple collective agreements. Provide strategic advice on labour relations issues related to recruitment and staffing matters under various collective agreements.

Equity

Demonstrated commitment to the elimination of gaps in student achievement outcomes for all learners and the elimination of all forms of racism and discrimination. Possess a mindset of decolonizing current processes and practices in order to promote the hiring of persons that have been historically marginalized, and reflect our student population.

Truth and Reconciliation

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, learning, and awareness of cultural humility for Indigenous histories, traditions, and ways of being. Possess the requisite skills to align professional practices and initiatives consistent with the calls to action under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and strategic plan.

Financial Acumen

Possess a working knowledge of the Ministry of Education and Child Care (MECC) funding framework and financial reporting requirements. Understand accountabilities for the effective utilization of limited financial resources within a school district and have the ability to effectively align portfolio responsibilities to the financial planning/budget process. Able to provide the senior leadership team with strategic advice on maximizing staffing allocations relative to MECC funding.

COMPENSATION

The compensation package will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The salary range for the position is $169,193 to $187,992 and a competitive benefits package and paid time off. Further details can be provided through the recruitment and selection process.

TO APPLY

Our work is guided by the and grounded in the embedded equity statement. The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence. The distinct makeup of the VSB community thrives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse student community.


To apply, please send your curriculum vitae/resume with a supporting cover letter and three (3) professional references from current/previous direct supervisors to

systemleadership@vsb.bc.ca

by 9:00 am on

Mon

day

June

2

, 2025

. If applying via email, please highlight the position in the email header. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Search pursuant to BC's Criminal Records Review Act which will be subject to review by the VSB.