Secretary-Treasurer

York Region District School Board; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 217,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in British Columbia seeks a Secretary-Treasurer / CFO to join their senior leadership team. The role involves financial management, governance support, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate is an experienced public sector financial executive with strong leadership skills and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced public sector financial executive.
• Ability to align financial planning with educational priorities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial management, legal affairs, and capital projects.
• Acts as corporate officer to the Board of Education.
• Supports governance processes and executes the Board’s strategic plan.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Consultation

Decision-Making

Integrity

Influencing Change

Education

Public Sector Financial Executive

Job description

Secretary-Treasurer / CFO

The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá :th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, the Abbotsford School District has 46 schools attended by over 20,000 students across elementary, middle, and secondary levels. As the largest employer in the city, the district has an operating budget of approximately $250 million and employs over 2,500 full and part-time teaching and support staff who are dedicated to helping students succeed.

Every day, employees in every classroom and office provide a world-class, innovative educational experience. The District firmly believes that each employee has the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Superintendent / CEO, the Secretary-Treasurer / CFO is an essential member of the senior leadership team. This role is responsible for:

1. Financial management
2. Legal affairs
3. Capital projects
4. Facilities
5. Transportation
6. IT and business operations

The position also acts as the corporate officer to the Board of Education, attending all board meetings and supporting governance processes. The Secretary-Treasurer / CFO plays a key role in developing and executing the Board’s strategic plan.

Ideal Candidate Profile

1. Experienced public sector financial executive
2. Ability to align financial planning with educational priorities
3. Experience supporting best practices in Board governance
4. Proven record of meaningful consultation and shared decision-making
5. Exceptional organizational and time management skills
6. Leadership grounded in integrity, expertise, and trust
7. Ability to influence change effectively
8. Committed to fostering a positive workplace culture
9. Open to leveraging emerging technologies to enhance organizational effectiveness

The salary range for this role is between $217,000 to $241,000, plus benefits.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.