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.

Job Description CISVA is seeking applicants for the position of full time Vice-Principal at St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary School (SJBRSS) , located in Abbotsford, B.C. SJBRSS is a co-educational, Catholic Independent Secondary School in the province of British Columbia. In addition to outstanding academic and religious education, the school enriches student learning through a comprehensive extra-curricular program.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the school leadership team, and will:

• Be an active, practicing Catholic (registered in a parish and have an updated Pastoral Reference Letter)
• Be instrumental in developing an evangelizing school community which fosters a personal relationship with Jesus in the family of the Church.
• Guide students in the pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness within the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively network with all members (students, parents, staff, pastors, parishioners, etc.) of the school community
• Have excellent organizational, planning, scheduling and technological skills
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and application of BC Ministry of Education curriculum, programs, policies, and procedures
• Have an expertise in Curriculum that will provide leadership in the new BC Education Plan
• Monitor best practice in instructional planning, assessment and evaluation
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing Professional Development
• Have a working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities
• Possess a valid Professional BC Teaching Certificate
• Have a minimum of five years teaching experience preferably in Catholic Secondary schools
• Have demonstrated leadership inside and outside of the school
• Preferably have or working towards having a Master’s degree in educational leadership, religious education, or a related field

This position is effective September 1, 2026

Interested applicants are to send their resume, cover letter, and names of two professional references to Mr. Chris van der Pauw at

Deadline to apply is April 7, 2026 CISVA thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Names of Two (2) Professional References
• (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.