Director of Communications

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) seeks a Director of Communications to join its senior leadership team in Fall 2026. The role will oversee communications, community engagement, promotions and marketing, and manage media events with planning and budgeting responsibilities.

You will supervise two staff and drive superintendent/board relations, internal communications, and strong partnerships with district groups to promote events and initiatives focused on student learning.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in communications and community engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration or similar qualifications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of two support staff.
• Lead superintendent and board relations; internal communications leadership.
• Maintain positive relations with partner groups and promote district and school events.

Skills

Media relations

Community engagement

Public relations

Promotion & marketing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Budgeting

Job description

SD 73 Director of Communication Posting – September 24, 2026

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

The Board of Education, School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson), invites Confidential Expressions of Interest from qualified candidates for the position of Director of Communications.

The Board of Education looks forward to welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team in Fall 2026. The successful applicant will bring a demonstrated track record of communications, community engagement, promotions, and marketing. You will have managed all aspects of media events including planning and budgeting. The successful candidate will demonstrate superior interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills.

As the team lead, your duties will include direct supervision of two support staff and leadership responsibilities for superintendent and board relations, internal communications leadership, and the maintenance of positive and effective relations with partner groups including the promotion of district and school events.

As a member of our team, you will join us in a commitment to:

• Increase student success across all SD 73 learning communities
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships in a school system that keeps student learning central to all its decisions
• Model leadership excellence
• Encourage individual and system-wide capacity building
• Provide input into strategic direction along with effective strategic analysis and advice
• Support school leaders in creating a sense of community and positive results in their schools

Candidate qualifications include:

• Demonstrated excellence in communications and community engagement
• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration or similar qualifications
• A valid driver’s licence

The salary range for this position is $112,431 - $140,539 plus an excellent comprehensive benefits package.

About Kamloops-Thompson School District

For detailed information about our district, schools and communities, we encourage you to visit www.sd73.bc.ca

Kamloops-Thompson School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment. We believe in a learning and work environment that is safe and welcoming and that values, reflects and appreciates differences and all lived experiences.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, [e-mail].