BC Public Service Looking for BAND 5 – Executive Director, Independent Schools & International Education at British Columbia Full Time

Posting Title

BAND 5 – Executive Director, Independent Schools & International Education

Position Classification

Band 5

Union

N/A

Location

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range

$112,100.00 – $143,000.00 annually

Close Date

1/12/2023

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care

Ministry Branch / Division

Independent Schools & International Education Branch / Governance and Analytics Division

Job Summary

Bring your vision, leadership and strategic planning skills to this important role

Job Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field (i.e., business administration, public administration, or education) plus 5 years recent related experience*. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (i.e., Diploma in a related field plus 7 years recent related experience*; Secondary school graduation or equivalent GED plus 9 years recent related experience*).

• Recent, related experience in:

• leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams and providing support to the development and maintenance of a high performing professional team;

• providing strategic advice, guidance and recommendations to senior management, executive and elected government officials;

• creating and delivering presentations (oral and written), communications and project management plans to senior decision-makers, executive, finance and legal professionals;

• negotiating agreements at a senior level;

• contract and financial management.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience in a senior leadership role within the K-12 sector.

• Experience with independent schools and/or international education priorities, competitor landscape, and linkages to government’s economic agenda.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position:

This position can be performed from Vancouver or Victoria.
An eligibility list may be established.
This position is excluded from union membership.

The Independent Schools and International Education Branch is responsible for:

Independent Schools:

• Issuing or amending orders to provide operational administration of the Independent School Act and ensuring that all BC independent schools maintain necessary standards.

• Inspecting and classifying all K-12 independent schools in BC.

• Issuing operational, special education and homeschool registration grants to qualifying independent schools.

• Administrating independent school distributed learning programs and homeschooling policies.

• Initiating legal action on behalf of the Ministry of Education when non-compliance issues arise.

International Education:

• Developing, coordinating, and implementing a range of policies, strategies, programs, and agreements relating to international education to support the attraction and retention of international students to British Columbia.

• Overseeing activities related to international education in BC’s public and independent schools as well as the certification and regulation of the BC’s Offshore Schools Program (currently 45 schools in 8 countries).

• Providing best-practice advice and support for district programs, supporting international marketing efforts, hosting international delegations, working with federal partners and collaborating with other ministries and agencies to support priority International and Inter-Governmental initiatives.

The Executive Director is the provincial lead for both the international education and the independent school sectors and is responsible for development, implementation and administration of education policy, standards and agreements and funding development, and strategic relations with these sectors. The Executive Director also develops and promotes sector innovation and quality assurance, engages key internal and external stakeholders in delivering assurance to government regarding sector adherence to funding and data collection policy, and is responsible for effective regulation of the international education and independent school sectors.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To learn more, watch Working For The BC Public Service. In addition, the BC Public Service is an award winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022 and one of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2022.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact [email protected] or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

Cover Letter: Not required. Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Comprehensive Questionnaire: You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail [email protected], before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Education Services, Leadership and Management