Superintendent of Schools/CEO

School District #73 (Kamloops/Thompson); Kamloops; On-site; CAD 254,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in British Columbia is seeking a Superintendent of Schools/CEO to improve student success and foster collaborative relationships among stakeholders. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and have at least ten years in leadership, including five in senior roles. A comprehensive salary package is offered, and applications are open until October 20, 2025.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in a leadership position, including 5 in senior leadership.
• Understanding of systems transformation in education.

Responsibilities

• Increase student success across all learning communities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships in the school system.
• Model leadership excellence.
• Provide effective strategic direction.

Skills

Educational leadership

Systems thinking

Collaborative relationships

Community engagement

Education

Master’s degree in educational leadership or related field

Valid BC teaching certificate

Job description

The Board of Education, School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson), invites applications for the position of SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS/CEO.

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 invites expressions of interest from courageous, visionary educational leaders who have a track record that involves leading positive change, building on current successes, achieving strong student results, and establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships.

As the successful candidate, you understand the theory and practice of system transformation, most notably in the context of British Columbia, and you are known as a connector and a team builder.

As a senior leader, you have worked effectively to identify and focus on educational priorities which are supported through budget development and capital planning. You ensure that the school district has resources to sustain and grow its educational programs and services. As the Board’s key employee, you understand how effective school systems manage governance and leadership roles, and you have demonstrated success in working well with a Board of Education.

Your strong school and district leadership includes successful connections with Indigenous Rights Holders, partner groups, students, parents, unions, management staff, media, and the community. You believe in the value of diversity and enhancing the life chances of all children.

The Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education (School District No. 73) is seeking a Superintendent who will:

• Increase student success across all our 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 employee growth
• Be well-versed in applying systems thinking approaches to the work of leadership
• Provide effective strategic direction
• Cultivate community engagement, support, and confidence

Candidate Qualifications Include

• A Master’s degree in educational leadership or related field
• A valid BC teaching certificate or eligibility with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
• A minimum of ten (10) years of recent and successful experience in a leadership position, including a minimum of five (5) years of senior leadership experience in a school district.

The salary range for this position is $254,716 – $283,018, plus an excellent comprehensive benefits package.

About Kamloops-Thompson School District

Located in the stunning surroundings of BC’s interior, the Kamloops-Thompson School District serves approximately 16,000 students, including 3,100 students of Indigenous ancestry, in 49 schools. Our district is dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive of the diversity of our entire learning community.

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.

Interested parties are invited to submit a CONFIDENTIAL brief Expression of Interest via email, including details about your current position and contact information, to [e-mail] no later than October 20, 2025. A detailed recruitment package will be provided to qualified candidates upon receipt of your initial email.