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 St.

Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary

School is a faith-centered, community-minded Catholic high school in North Vancouver committed to forming the whole person through academic excellence, vibrant arts and athletics, and a deeply relational school culture. We are a warm, structured, and purposeful community where students are known, challenged, and supported to grow in character, leadership, and service. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we value collaboration, professionalism, and shared responsibility for student success. We seek educators who are not only excellent in their craft, but who also believe in working together to build a school where faith, belonging,



and high expectations go hand in hand.

St.

Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary

School is seeking a full-time Senior Science Teacher to join our staff. The successful candidate will primarily teach Science, Life Science, and Earth Science and will become part of a collaborative, faith-filled school community committed to excellence in Catholic education.

St.

Thomas

Aquinas is an independent Catholic secondary school in North Vancouver serving students in Grades 8–12. We are committed to the holistic formation of young people through academic excellence, spiritual development, and meaningful participation in school life.

The Ideal Candidate Will

- demonstrate a commitment to the mission and identity of Catholic education
- have experience or interest in teaching junior secondary science
- create a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment
- use a variety of instructional and assessment practices to support student learning
- work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and school staff
- contribute to the broader co-curricular life of the school

Qualifications

- valid BC teaching certification or eligibility for certification
- undergraduate degree with appropriate teaching qualifications
- strong knowledge of the BC curriculum
- commitment to supporting the faith life of the school

Preference will be given to candidates who are enthusiastic about working with early secondary students and who are eager to contribute to a vibrant and supportive school community.

Please submit your application through Make a Future. Only those shortlisted 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 or 2027, 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)
- or (please upload this under additional documents)
- (please upload this under additional documents)
- 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 )

- (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, current 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.

📌 Senior Science Teacher / Life Science and Earth Science Teacher - St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School (North Vancouver)
🏢 Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA)
📍 North Vancouver