Secretary Treasurer in Courtenay

Comox Valley School District (“CVS” or “the District”) is an inclusive learning community located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. Serving the communities of Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Denman Island and Hornby Island, the Comox Valley is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, diverse cultural programs and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities including great ocean beaches, golf, skiing, hiking, swimming and boating opportunities. CVS is a progressive school district dedicated to developing responsible, engaged, compassionate and resilient lifelong learners. CVS embraces diversity, relationships, and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. CVS partners closely with local Indigenous communities, as outlined in the Local Education Agreement with K’ómoks First Nation. The District is the second largest employer in the Comox Valley with over 1,900 employees and provides a comprehensive educational program to approximately 10,500 students.

The Secretary Treasurer (“ST”), as the Chief Financial Officer, is accountable to the Superintendent for the financial, legal, and general business activities of the Board at all levels of the system, and bears primary responsibility for oversight of the finance, facilities, and information technology teams. The ST, through sound financial planning and management, ensures fiscal responsibility and accountability in the District, while fostering positive and effective working relationships within the District and with First Nations, local government, the Indigenous Education Council, educational partners, and community organizations. The ST also serves as the Corporate Secretary to the Board of Education, ensuring the minutes of the Board are recorded and maintained, correspondence is distributed, and supporting the Board in delivering their governance mandate including policy development and the strategic plan accountability framework.

CVS is seeking a skilled financial leader and creative problem solver with a transparent, responsive, and collaborative leadership style. They should be passionate about public education, putting learners at the centre of decision‑making. The ST ensures that business operations support effective education services for students and contribute to the achievement of the District’s strategic goals. The successful candidate will be innovative and possess policy, systems, and planning expertise to assist the Comox Valley Board of Education with complex decision‑making in a maturing and diverse environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a cohesive and aligned leadership team as it pursues system‑wide transformation, focusing on transparency, collaboration, flexibility, and stability. Putting students at the centre of decision‑making, the ST will build structures and processes that enable equity and openness. A desire to partner meaningfully with Rights Holders to ensure CVS supports Indigenous learners and families is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Board Relations: Anticipates financial, legal and other matters, advises the Board on action that may be required, and provides regular updates; coordinates/prepares information required by Trustees; oversees Board meeting governance procedures; takes action necessary to implement Board directions; plans the agenda and conduct of Board meetings; responsible for Trustee elections and referenda.
• Financial Planning: Ensures the preparation of the operating budget and other financial planning activities are consistent with Board goals and legal/policy direction; oversees the District’s financial reporting requirements; ensures compliance with Ministry directions.
• Legal Operations and Risk Management: Ensures compliance with requirements imposed by the School Act and other legislation; approves legal contracts; prepares contracts on various matters; serves as the primary point of contact of the Schools Protection Program.
• Business Operations: Gives general direction to the business functions; maintains a cash management and investment program; ensures the international education program delivers value; directs District insurance program; negotiates major leases and financial transactions.

The opportunity will remain active until it is filled. We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.