VICE-PRINCIPALSHIP – LAKES DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY

Position: 1.0 FTE Continuing

Start date: August 1, 2026

Application deadline: Open until filled

Location: Burns Lake, BC

Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the unceded, ancestral territories of fourteen First Nations representing the Dakelh, Nedut'en and Wet'suwet'en peoples. We are working diligently towards creating equity for our learners through conscious acts of Reconciliation.

The School District

We serve 2,825 students in our standard schools and an additional 900 FTEs at EBUS Academy, one of the largest online schools in British Columbia.

Our region has affordable housing, welcoming communities, and a lower cost of living than many other regions. Come and enjoy over 200 lakes, rivers and streams and an abundance of outdoor recreation at your doorstep.

The Community

The village of Burns Lake and the surrounding area stand out for their rich First Nations culture and exceptional mountain biking and hiking trail networks. In winter, the area transforms into a haven for cross‑country skiing, fat‑tire biking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling enthusiasts. Burns Lake is surrounded by many lakes, offering year‑round fishing, hunting, and a variety of water sports during the summer months.

Local First Nations, including Wetʼsuwetʼen First Nation, Lake Babine Nation, Cheslatta Carrier Nation, Ts'il Kaz Koh First Nation, Skin Tyee First Nation, and Nee‑Tahi‑Buhn Band, contribute to the historical, cultural and economic diversity of the region.

The town also supports local industries such as logging, saw‑milling, mining, and tourism, and serves as the primary commercial centre for surrounding communities.



Burns Lake offers cafes, pubs, restaurants, retail stores and essential services, including a new modern hospital.

Lakes District Secondary

- Approximately 310 FTE students (grades 8‑12); 35% Indigenous students; 40 teaching and non‑teaching staff members
- An active, involved Indigenous Education Committee and Parent Advisory Council to support student learning and wellbeing

The Ideal Candidate

Innovative educator with a minimum of six years of experience as a teacher or vice principal. Priorities include student learning, serving diverse communities, consultative collaboration with families and colleagues, and commitment to excellence, diversity, and Truth and Reconciliation. Demonstrated ability to engage in school and community activities, fostering relationships that create a secure and caring environment.

Qualifications and Abilities

- Recognised Master’s degree in educational leadership or commitment to enrol in a graduate programme
- Valid BC Teacher Certification
- Effective instructional leadership and successful teaching experience
- Collaborative experience with staff, parents, students, First Nations and the broader community to enhance student achievement
- Awareness of current educational issues, reflective practice and evolving instruction
- Use of educational data to inform school planning, instruction and learning




- Knowledge of current research in instructional practices and effective instruction
- Proven knowledge of intervention support systems and practices
- Inclusive education knowledge and current teaching strategies for diverse needs
- Team‑building skills to strengthen teaching and learning practices focused on student success
- Knowledge of BC assessment and reporting strategies
- Commitment to school and community partnerships
- Appreciation of local Indigenous culture and successful relationship building that supports student success
- Working knowledge of Office 365, MyEdBC and related platforms

Equity

- Commitment to the BC Human Rights Code and creating inclusive, safe, equitable environments for all learners
- Commitment to eliminating gaps in student achievement outcomes and all forms of racism and discrimination

Truth and Reconciliation

- Ongoing professional development, learning and cultural humility around local Indigenous histories and traditions
- Skills to align practices and initiatives with the Calls to Action under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Board’s Strategic Plan

Compensation

- Current salary grid: $142,993 – $150,652
- Moving reimbursement
- Recruitment & retention monthly allowance
- Excellent benefits based on the provincial exempt package

Qualified candidates should forward their application, including résumé, cover letter and supporting documents to:

Heather Silver, Executive Assistant to Superintendent
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)
P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0
TELEPHONE: (250) 567‑2284
FAX: (250) 567‑4639
E‑Mail: hsilve

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📌 Vice Principalship (Burns Lake)
🏢 School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes
📍 Burns Lake