Business Administrator - Bulkley Valley Christian School - Northern

SCSBC; Smithers; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulkley Valley Christian School (BVCS) in Smithers, BC, seeks a skilled business administrator to join our leadership team. This 80% position offers an annual salary range of CAD 56,000 to CAD 71,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The business administrator will oversee BVCS’s financial and business operations across both campuses, collaborating with the principal, finance committee, and board to steward resources and support Christ-centered education.

Qualifications

• Education and/or significant experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong financial management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with school leadership, staff, and the board of directors.
• Integrity, discretion, sound judgment, and responsible financial stewardship.
• Adaptable, proactive, solutions-oriented, with a passion for Christian education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the annual operating budget with leadership and board.
• Oversee financial accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and tuition collection.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and coordinate the annual audit.
• Ensure financial compliance and government reporting, and receipting charitable donations.
• Oversee employee benefits, insurance, and pension administration.
• Support board committees with financial analysis and strategic planning.
• Contribute to BVCS leadership and ongoing development.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Administration degree

Job description

Employment Type: full-time

Compensation Range:

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Bulkley Valley Christian School (BVCS) seeks a skilled, committed business administrator to join our leadership team. After many years of dedicated, excellent service to BVCS, our current business administrator is retiring, creating an opportunity for a new individual to support our school’s ongoing mission and growth. This is an 80% position with an annual salary range of $56,000 to $71,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

BVCS has a K-12 campus and an online learning campus, together serving approximately 380 students in Smithers, British Columbia. Mountain culture and a unique downtown atmosphere allow you to combine meaningful work with an outstanding quality of life. Smithers offers a vibrant arts scene, welcoming community, and incredible outdoor recreation opportunities, including skiing, hiking, fishing, golfing, and mountain biking.

About the Position

The Business Administrator provides leadership and oversight of BVCS’s financial and business operations. Working collaboratively with the principal, finance committee, other administrative staff, and the board of directors, the business administrator plays a key role in ensuring the effective stewardship of the school’s financial resources and supporting its mission of Christian education.

For both campuses, key responsibilities include:

• Developing and monitoring the school’s annual operating budget in collaboration with school leadership, the finance committee, and the board.
• Overseeing financial accounting, reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and tuition collection.
• Preparing financial statements and reports and coordinating the annual audit.
• Managing financial compliance, government reporting requirements, and receipting charitable donations.
• Overseeing employee benefits and pension administration, insurance, and other business-related functions.
• Supporting the board and its committees through financial analysis, advice, and strategic planning.
• Contributing to the school’s overall leadership and ongoing development.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has education and/or significant experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrates strong financial management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Is comfortable collaborating with school leadership, staff, and the board of directors.
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, sound judgment, and a commitment to responsible financial stewardship.
• Is adaptable, takes initiative, and brings a positive, solutions-oriented approach to their work.
• Has a passion for Christian education, is actively involved in a Christian church, and embraces the mission and community of BVCS.

Experience in nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, or financial leadership would be an asset.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals who share our commitment to Christian education and desire to contribute to Bulkley Valley Christian School’s ongoing mission and growth.