Elementary Vice Principal
Top Benefits
About the role
Burnaby School District #41
Job Title: Elementary Vice-Principal
The Burnaby School District is committed to meaningful actions that further Truth and Reconciliation and we are honoured to be doing this work on the unceded and ancestral lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and skwx̱wú7mesh speaking people. We acknowledge the stewardship of these lands by the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and sə̓ lílwətaʔɬ Nations.
The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The district operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The district supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students, the district is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.
Burnaby is seeking school-based leaders with demonstrated success and experience working in culturally diverse communities. In this fundamental leadership role, you will work collaboratively with the district management team in aligning school goals with district direction and working towards the District’s Strategic Plan . If you are a person who is absolutely committed to supporting the learner, who believes that learning is a lifelong journey, who can inspire others and wants to make a difference, we are interested in you. In anticipation of future vacancies, the Burnaby School District invites applications from those seeking challenging and rewarding leadership opportunities in public education.
Qualifications:
- Possess or enrolled in a master’s degree in an area such as Supervision of Instruction, Program & Curriculum Development or Administration or a related field.
- Hold a valid B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate.
- Recent, successful administrator or teaching experience.
Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate education, experience (work, volunteer, or lived) and professional development noted in the selection criteria.
Responsibilities:
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Administrative Management- effectively supervise and support teaching and support staff; oversee the day-to-day operations including communications and human relations in a complex unionized environment; ensure compliance with British Columbia Ministry of Education regulations, policies, and guidelines.
-
Educational Leadership - work as a member of the district’s educational leadership team; develop and communicate a clear vision for the school's educational goals and objectives.
-
Instructional Leadership - monitor and assess student progress and implement strategies for improvement as necessary.
-
Student and Staff Support- provide guidance and support to students, staff, and parents by addressing academic, behavioral, and social concerns; foster a safe, positive, and inclusive school culture that promotes academic excellence, social development, overall student well-being, and a respectful learning and work environment.
-
Community Engagement- work cooperatively with parents, professionals, and community service agencies; act as a liaison between the school and the community, promote positive relationships and understanding.
-
Cultural leadership - lead, guide, and embed equity practices and Indigenous perspectives in school goals with the intent to promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety.
-
Professional Development- continuous learning and development of current educational trends, educational methods and research, new teaching methods, and the use of technology to enhance instruction; equity, diversity, inclusion, and Reconciliation; support and encourage professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff.
Application Information:
Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate the education, experience (work, volunteer, or lived)and professional development noted in the selection criteria.
In your cover letter and/or resume, please include a description of your education, experience, and professional development as it relates to the selection criteria.
Please ensure that your application includesall the required document noted below. Only those applicants’ that have a full application will be considered.
Please include the following documents in your application:
-
Your cover letter which includes a description of your education, experience, and professional development as they relate to the selection criteria.
-
A comprehensive resume which reflects your education, experience, and professional development
-
A maximum of three current letters of reference; one of which must be from a current supervisor. Referees should comment on the applicants’ demonstrated abilities as they relate to the selection criteria. References are to be sent to Gisela Morgan via email at: gisela.morgan@burnabyschools.ca) directly from the Referee.
-
Copies of your certificates (i.e., professional credentials)
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive, and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.
The following documentation is not required:
- Evaluations
- Transcripts
- Criminal Record Checks
How to apply:
- Register on Make a Future: http://www.makeafuture.ca
- Create a profile
- Click on Job Postings then click Search
- Select the Job you are qualified for
- Answer ALL job posting questions then click Apply
- Upload ALL supporting documents
- You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted
Timelines:
- Please submit your full application no later than 4:00pm on Sept 16, 2025
- Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed between Oct 14 to 21, 2025
- We ask that all applications be submitted through Make a Future at https://buff.ly/rDvLvfl
The Burnaby School District is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants’ (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Gisela Morgan, by email at gisela.morgan@burnabyschools.ca. Any questions during the recruitment and hiring process should be directed to Gisela Morgan, by email at gisela.morgan@burnabyschools.ca.
What we offer:
We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education.
We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement.
Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days, providing professional development workshops, and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.
Principal and Vice-Principal compensation is determined by BC Public Service Employer Association. The salary range for Elementary Vice-Principal is $130,785to $138,188 along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension. Further details will be discussed at the time of hire.
Thank you for your interest in the Burnaby School District!
About Burnaby School District - SD41
The Burnaby School District is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations. Burnaby is located at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. It borders the City of Vancouver on the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster on the east. With 50% of Burnaby’s population born outside of Canada and more than 100 languages spoken by its students, it is one of the most culturally diverse school districts in Canada. The Burnaby School District is the 4th largest district in British Columbia.
Our Vision
A premier learning community where we engage and innovate to inspire global citizenship
Our Values • Students Come First • The Power of Diversity • Equity, Access, Inclusion • Collaboration and Partnership • Curiosity, Innovation, Discovery • Excellence, Success, Improvement
Schools The Burnaby School District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. During the summer months, our District provides students the opportunity to take various courses. Summer session is an opportunity for teachers, who choose to, to continue working during the summer months.
Students The Burnaby School District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners.
Employees The Burnaby School District employs 4,000 dedicated staff who are committed to providing students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities.
Elementary Vice Principal
Top Benefits
About the role
Burnaby School District #41
Job Title: Elementary Vice-Principal
The Burnaby School District is committed to meaningful actions that further Truth and Reconciliation and we are honoured to be doing this work on the unceded and ancestral lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and skwx̱wú7mesh speaking people. We acknowledge the stewardship of these lands by the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and sə̓ lílwətaʔɬ Nations.
The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The district operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The district supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students, the district is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.
Burnaby is seeking school-based leaders with demonstrated success and experience working in culturally diverse communities. In this fundamental leadership role, you will work collaboratively with the district management team in aligning school goals with district direction and working towards the District’s Strategic Plan . If you are a person who is absolutely committed to supporting the learner, who believes that learning is a lifelong journey, who can inspire others and wants to make a difference, we are interested in you. In anticipation of future vacancies, the Burnaby School District invites applications from those seeking challenging and rewarding leadership opportunities in public education.
Qualifications:
- Possess or enrolled in a master’s degree in an area such as Supervision of Instruction, Program & Curriculum Development or Administration or a related field.
- Hold a valid B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate.
- Recent, successful administrator or teaching experience.
Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate education, experience (work, volunteer, or lived) and professional development noted in the selection criteria.
Responsibilities:
-
Administrative Management- effectively supervise and support teaching and support staff; oversee the day-to-day operations including communications and human relations in a complex unionized environment; ensure compliance with British Columbia Ministry of Education regulations, policies, and guidelines.
-
Educational Leadership - work as a member of the district’s educational leadership team; develop and communicate a clear vision for the school's educational goals and objectives.
-
Instructional Leadership - monitor and assess student progress and implement strategies for improvement as necessary.
-
Student and Staff Support- provide guidance and support to students, staff, and parents by addressing academic, behavioral, and social concerns; foster a safe, positive, and inclusive school culture that promotes academic excellence, social development, overall student well-being, and a respectful learning and work environment.
-
Community Engagement- work cooperatively with parents, professionals, and community service agencies; act as a liaison between the school and the community, promote positive relationships and understanding.
-
Cultural leadership - lead, guide, and embed equity practices and Indigenous perspectives in school goals with the intent to promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety.
-
Professional Development- continuous learning and development of current educational trends, educational methods and research, new teaching methods, and the use of technology to enhance instruction; equity, diversity, inclusion, and Reconciliation; support and encourage professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff.
Application Information:
Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate the education, experience (work, volunteer, or lived)and professional development noted in the selection criteria.
In your cover letter and/or resume, please include a description of your education, experience, and professional development as it relates to the selection criteria.
Please ensure that your application includesall the required document noted below. Only those applicants’ that have a full application will be considered.
Please include the following documents in your application:
-
Your cover letter which includes a description of your education, experience, and professional development as they relate to the selection criteria.
-
A comprehensive resume which reflects your education, experience, and professional development
-
A maximum of three current letters of reference; one of which must be from a current supervisor. Referees should comment on the applicants’ demonstrated abilities as they relate to the selection criteria. References are to be sent to Gisela Morgan via email at: gisela.morgan@burnabyschools.ca) directly from the Referee.
-
Copies of your certificates (i.e., professional credentials)
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive, and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.
The following documentation is not required:
- Evaluations
- Transcripts
- Criminal Record Checks
How to apply:
- Register on Make a Future: http://www.makeafuture.ca
- Create a profile
- Click on Job Postings then click Search
- Select the Job you are qualified for
- Answer ALL job posting questions then click Apply
- Upload ALL supporting documents
- You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted
Timelines:
- Please submit your full application no later than 4:00pm on Sept 16, 2025
- Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed between Oct 14 to 21, 2025
- We ask that all applications be submitted through Make a Future at https://buff.ly/rDvLvfl
The Burnaby School District is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants’ (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Gisela Morgan, by email at gisela.morgan@burnabyschools.ca. Any questions during the recruitment and hiring process should be directed to Gisela Morgan, by email at gisela.morgan@burnabyschools.ca.
What we offer:
We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education.
We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement.
Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days, providing professional development workshops, and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.
Principal and Vice-Principal compensation is determined by BC Public Service Employer Association. The salary range for Elementary Vice-Principal is $130,785to $138,188 along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension. Further details will be discussed at the time of hire.
Thank you for your interest in the Burnaby School District!
About Burnaby School District - SD41
The Burnaby School District is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations. Burnaby is located at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. It borders the City of Vancouver on the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster on the east. With 50% of Burnaby’s population born outside of Canada and more than 100 languages spoken by its students, it is one of the most culturally diverse school districts in Canada. The Burnaby School District is the 4th largest district in British Columbia.
Our Vision
A premier learning community where we engage and innovate to inspire global citizenship
Our Values • Students Come First • The Power of Diversity • Equity, Access, Inclusion • Collaboration and Partnership • Curiosity, Innovation, Discovery • Excellence, Success, Improvement
Schools The Burnaby School District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. During the summer months, our District provides students the opportunity to take various courses. Summer session is an opportunity for teachers, who choose to, to continue working during the summer months.
Students The Burnaby School District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners.
Employees The Burnaby School District employs 4,000 dedicated staff who are committed to providing students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities.