Secretary Treasurer

Elk Island Catholic Schools; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Island Catholic Schools is seeking a Secretary-Treasurer to oversee the business affairs of the division. The role requires a deep commitment to Catholic Education and significant expertise in financial management. The successful candidate will manage budgeting, accounting, and provide leadership in a collaborative educational setting. This challenging position offers an opportunity to make measurable impacts aligned with the school board's mission.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic Education.
• Strong human resource management skills.
• Knowledge of statute law and parliamentary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budgeting, accounting, and finance functions.
• Manages business affairs and corporate services for the Board.
• Part of the senior administrative leadership team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, or administration

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Job description

Elk Island Catholic Separate School Division

Secretary-Treasurer

Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) serves the communities of Camrose, Fort Saskatchewan, Strathcona County (Sherwood Park) and Vegreville in central Alberta. Nineteen schools throughout the division serve over 10,000 students.

Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, the Secretary Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary to the Board and oversees the overall management of the business affairs of the school division. The position is responsible for all functions relating to budgeting, accounting, finance, payroll, accounts payable, facilities, FOIP, relevant policy development, staff negotiations, insurance, transportation and providing corporate services for the Board of Trustees. The Secretary Treasurer is an integral part of the senior administrative leadership team, delivering measurable results aligned with the School Board’s mission, vision and strategic direction.

This position will provide an exciting challenge for candidates who wish to work in a collaborative Catholic educational setting. The successful candidate will have:

• an understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education
• a post-secondary degree with a major in accounting, finance, or administration
• chartered professional accountant designation
• strong human resource management skills and proficiency in administrative practices
• knowledge and practice in principles of statute law and parliamentary procedures
• strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• proven leadership and management skills

Experience in an educational environment, including knowledge and skills with various management functions, technology, accounting systems and staff supervision would be a definite asset.

The anticipated start datefor this position is August 11, 2025.

Please provide your resume and a minimum of three professional references (including your immediate supervisor), the most recent evaluation.

Applications will be received via our careers site on our website at www.eics.ab.ca The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that theSuperintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those being considered to advance in the selection process will be contacted.