Education Manager

MNP Executive Search & Professional Recruitment; Port Renfrew; On-site; CAD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-matched pension plan

Extended benefits plan

Paid time off during the festive season

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Pacheedaht First Nation is seeking an Education Manager to lead education initiatives within the community. The role involves coordinating K-12 and post-secondary education programs while promoting cultural values and supporting student success.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in education and experience in program management, with a strong commitment to Indigenous culture. The position offers a competitive salary, full-time, year-round employment, and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting K-12 and adult education.
• Knowledge of Pacheedaht culture and history.
• Skills in team supervision and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage education programs for all ages.
• Collaborate with community members and schools.
• Manage budget and ensure compliance with funding.

Skills

Educational program management

Community engagement

Indigenous culture respect

Financial management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education

Job description

Career Opportunity

Pacheedaht First Nation - or “People of the Seafoam” - are a Nuu-chah-nulth people from the southwest coast of Vancouver Island.

Education Manager

Full‑time, Ongoing

Working and living in Port Renfrew

Port Renfrew is a remote west coast community known for its powerful surf breaks, world‑class camping, old‑growth forests, fishing, and access to iconic trails like the Juan de Fuca Trail. It’s a place where people come to unplug from city life and reconnect with nature, whether that means being on the water before work, camping on weekends, or trading traffic and commutes for quiet, coastal living.

If you’re someone who values a slower, more intentional pace of life, living where others vacation, community connection, meaningful work, and time outdoors – Port Renfrew may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Staff housing options are available and negotiable, helping support a smooth transition for candidates relocating from outside the community.

Who We Are

We are the Pacheedaht First Nation – a resilient, thriving community rooted in our sacred lands and waters. Our home brings peace, safety, and belonging, connecting us to one another and to our ancestors.

Guided by our teachings, we steward our territory and exercise our rights, title, and jurisdiction with care, protecting the wildlife, clean air, waters, and forests that sustain current and future generations. Pacheedaht First Nation is a proud, progressive government focused on the health, safety, and self‑reliance of our people while preserving our culture, values, and language. We hold four reserves (174 hectares) within our traditional territory in Port Renfrew, about 80 km from Victoria, with an estimated 286 members, including roughly 100 living on‑reserve.

About The Role

Reporting to the Band Manager, the Education Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing all education related programs and services for Pacheedaht First Nation. This includes K‑12 student support, post‑secondary education, youth programming, and adult education. The Education Manager will work closely with the youth, families, community members, schools, and funding agencies to ensure the education initiatives are meeting the needs of Pacheedaht First Nation.

We are seeking someone who brings a background in educational program management, community engagement, and a deep respect for Indigenous culture, values, and traditions. The ideal candidate demonstrates experience supporting learners across all ages, from K‑12 through post‑secondary and adult education, and is skilled in collaborating with youth, families, schools, and funding partners. A strong commitment to fostering self‑reliance, health, and safety within our Nation, alongside proven leadership in preserving language and cultural heritage, is essential. Familiarity with First Nations governance and a passion for stewarding our community’s future will guide your work as Education Manager for Pacheedaht First Nation.

What You Will Do

Planning & Community Engagement

• Developing and implementing Education/Youth plans and initiatives in consultation with staff, students and community members.
• Building positive relationships and maintaining effective communication with parents/caregivers, students, teachers, Elders, leadership, and government agencies.
• Establishing programs and policies that align with the cultural values of the Pacheedaht First Nation community.

Cultural Integration and Language Revitalization

• Promoting the Ditidaht integration of cultural values, knowledge, worldview, and language throughout the School District 62 education system and community.
• Program (s) Coordination & Support:
• Overseeing all education/youth programs, services for elementary, secondary, post‑secondary education and afterschool programs.
• Providing guidance and educational support to students and families for student planning, attendance, school issues and overall student needs for academic success.
• Developing and implementing new programs that align with community planning and/or meet the needs of students and youth programming.

Collaboration

• Collaborating with school principals, teachers, curriculum specialists, and community members to develop culturally relevant and inclusive curriculum materials as needed at all SD62 Schools.
• Communicating on a regular basis regarding student planning, student progress, attendance, and the necessary support for their success.
• Collaborating with external partners to enhance educational opportunities, access to resources, and community involvement.
• Supporting and providing direction to Pacheedaht First Nation leadership on Education goals and initiatives.

Financial Management

• Developing and managing the annual education budget to ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable funding agreements, and regulations.
• Overseeing and communicating with finance department the education program budgets.
• Ensuring financial reporting is compliant and efficient with funding agencies.
• Identifying any education/youth funding opportunities, writing proposals, and coordinating financial reporting to secure and maintain funding.

Community Relations & Student Engagement

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Pacheedaht parents, families, and community members to promote student success.
• Developing and maintaining a collaborative relationship with School District 62 administrative staff, teachers and support staff on a consistent basis.
• Implementing strategies to enhance student engagement, attendance, and educational support.

Monitoring

• Analyzing data reports on student achievement, attendance, and other educational indicators to identify areas for attention and improvement.
• Developing strategies for consistent communication and follow up to address education issues with families, counselors and the school district teachers.

Lived And Learned Experience We Are Seeking

• Education or equivalent: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, administration, and/or the equivalent of 5 years’ progressive work‑related experience – preferably in an Indigenous or rural context.
• Skills grounded in lived experience: Familiarity with education legislation, policies, and funding mechanisms in BC.
• Knowledge of/experience with department planning, budgeting, and program evaluation.
• Familiarity with education legislation, policies, and funding mechanisms in BC.
• Cultural grounding: Knowledge of Pacheedaht First Nation culture, history and local traditions.
• Program leadership: Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, listening), with the ability to build relationships and engage with education stakeholders.
• Comprehensive program development, management, and evaluation skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs concurrently.
• Financial management experience including budgeting and reporting.
• Capable of writing proposals, program policies/procedures and writing reports.
• People & relationships: Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and collaboration skills; skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Team supervision: Experience supervising and mentoring staff, with strengths in planning, organizing, and time management.
• Indigenous experience: Indigenous lived experience and/or significant experience working with Indigenous communities is strongly valued.
• Culturally respectful and appropriate problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Certifications & Checks: Clear Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector, as required.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with like‑minded people and do meaningful, community‑focused work.
• A pay range of $35 - $40 per hour.
• Full‑time, year‑round employment.
• Additional paid time off over the festive season, plus generous sick and personal leave.
• Every other Friday off, and hybrid work arrangements, where applicable.
• An extended benefits plan and an employer‑matched pension plan.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Participation in community events and festivities.

Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference per s16(1) CHRA.