Who We Are The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family . We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY TEACH WITH THE CISVA

• Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list.
• Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

About Our Lady of Mercy Elementary is an exciting place to learn and grow for children Kindergarten to Grade 7. Our faith is the cornerstone of our school, and we aspire to create a community where families can experience Christ through the actions of teachers, support staff, and one another. Our staff is committed to providing a safe and challenging learning environment for all our students. To accomplish this goal, we depend on the continued support and cooperation of our parent and parish communities. At Our Lady of Mercy School, we believe that all people best learn and teach in an atmosphere of compassion, generosity, joy and laughter.

Our school is in the heart of the Lower Mainland in the city of Burnaby , near many parks and restaurants with cuisines from a variety of cultures. Our school is also very accessible to Vancouver, New Westminster, Surrey, and other surrounding cities with a myriad of great sites and attractions.

Learn more about our school: www.ourladyofmercy.ca Job Description Our Lady of Mercy School in Burnaby is looking to add a primary teacher to our vibrant and welcoming staff. If you are looking to be part of a community and to empower, prepare and have a positive impact on our learners, and if you have a passion and a love for learning and discovery, and want to help students find their own passion, then OLM is the place for you. We believe in making a difference in our students’ lives by cultivating in them a love for their faith, for learning and for self-improvement.

There is no one person or group who can take credit for the success of our school. The staff at Our Lady of Mercy is energetic, hard-working and creative. They work together as a team and are constantly sharing and learning. Parents are actively involved and can be seen on the yard, in the classrooms, in the library and in the office. They stand behind all that we do and their support is invaluable. We have an outstanding pastor who plays an active role in school and in shaping the spiritual life of the students.

The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching the Ministry Curriculum and assessments. Music, PE, Tech, and French are taught by specialist. We have a wide array of extra-curricular activities, including, sports and fine arts. I look forward to having a discussion with the candidate on the gifts and talents he or she can bring to OLM.

Please send your resume to Neva Grout at ngrout@ourladyofmercy.ca APPLICATION PROCESS

• Create your
• Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
• Complete and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
• Apply to this job posting

Did you know? If you are currently an education student graduating in 2026, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

Required Application Documents

• . Please provide either a letter or screenshot confirming your documents are submitted and your application is processing). Please also add any out of province certifications.
• Criminal Record Check (if you're outside of BC)
• Resume
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, Work Permit, etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Evaluations or Practicum Reports – (only for recent graduates - within the last 3 years)
• Two (2) (dated within the last year to be sent by you to your referee. Once completed, it should be sent directly by your referee to )
• or
• (We will also accept copies of the Verification of Teaching Experience forms that you have submitted to the BC Ministry of Education)
• or - (Dated within the last year)
• For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to .

On an on-going basis, we accept teacher applications for grade levels K to 12 for our Catholic schools throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River in beautiful British Columbia. All Catholics, non-Catholics, new education grads, and experienced teachers from across Canada are strongly encouraged to apply. Our major hiring season is in April for the following school year, but we recommend that you apply now as we receive an influx of applications.