St. Mary’s University (Calgary, AB) Looking for Elementary School Teacher at Calgary, AB Full Time

On an on-going basis, the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese accepts teacher applications

for grade levels K to 12. All Catholics, non-Catholics, new education grads, and experienced teachers from across

Canada are strongly encouraged to apply. Our major hiring season is in March for the following school year, but we

recommend that you begin the application process in advance as we receive an influx of applications.

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary

and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and

attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from

Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your

teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many schools and program expansion projects in the future. We offer

spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new and incoming teachers to help them with

their transition into the CISVA.

Learn more on our website: https://cisva.bc.ca/

WHY TEACH WITH CISVA?

• Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list. However, we have these opportunities as

well.

• Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development, including our annual Catholic

Educators’ Conference

• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Work and live in the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your

next tax return

ARE YOU SOMEONE WHO:

• Has a passion and background in education
• Is excited to teach in a faith-based school environment
• Desires to make a positive impact in the lives of young students
• Is willing and capable of working collaboratively with Learning Resource teachers, Education Assistants,

parents, and fellow teachers and staff members

• Has competency with online platforms and technology

Does this sound like you? Apply today!

HOW TO APPLY:

• Create your applicant profile in Make a Future
• Complete and add all the required application documents on your profile
• View all career opportunities here and apply to a specific position

Did you know? As an education student, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for

our General Application – Elementary Teachers.

Required Application Documents

• BC Teaching Certificate
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent

Residence, etc.)

• Baptismal Certificate
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Practicum Reports
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Evaluation
• Teaching Qualifications / Licenses
• Philosophy of Catholic Education
• Two Recent Reference Letters (Professional & Character)
• Applicant Declaration for Catholics
• Verification of Teaching Experience
• Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for non-Catholic

applicants)

For the Catholic Pastoral Reference and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate

form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca.

Thank you for your interest in applying to the CISVA.