ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

POSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

SALARY: FROM $101,705 TO $135,602, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETITION NUMBER: ADSO2404-01

LOCATION: KUUJJUAQ

STATUS: REGULAR FULL TIME

START DATE: MAY 2024

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI) is a school board offering educational services in the 14 communities of Nunavik.

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

Reporting to the Director of School Operations, the Assistant Director assists in the management and operation of the schools. Main activities of the position include:

• Participate in drawing-up the School Board policies for the programs of School Operations.
• Providing expertise to all school administrators to promote the optimal management of the schools.
• Involvement in the recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of school administrators.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of school organization and staff allocations.
• Liaison with Education Services in matters related to curriculum and student evaluation.
• Participate in the planning and preparation of the department annual budget.
• Assist with School Operations Strategic Action Plan.
• Provide expertise and support to schools with their School Success Plan.
• Perform any other compatible duties as required by the Director of School Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• First cycle university degree in an appropriate field of studies certifying a university studies program of at least three years or hold a senior executive or management position, whose minimum qualifications require to have a 1st cycle university degree, in a school board.
• Hold a permanent teaching diploma issued by the Ministry of Education of Québec.
• Six (6) years of relevant experience.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualification requirements if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in two (2) of the three (3) official languages of KI (Inuktitut, English and French).
• Proven analytical, decision making and leadership abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of Quebec education system and Board curriculum and current practices.
• Availability to travel frequently to Nunavik schools.

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:

Class 00-10* as per the KI working conditions of managers: from $101,705 to $135,602 annually depending on qualifications and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.

In addition to salary, you may be eligible to benefits such as:

• 30 days paid vacation
• Up to 10 paid recuperation days
• 2-week paid holiday period
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

and, when applicable, other benefits such as:

• Summer schedule
• Northern premium
• Food transportation allocation
• Paid relocation benefits
• Retention and attraction premium
• Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik
• Subsidized furnished housing