Boarding House Parent – On CallAuxiliaryInternal/External PostingPosting Date: September 9, 2026Closing Date: September 24, 2026Posting # 2026073HoursVarious shifts.September 2026 – June 2027SalaryWage per hour Day Shift $29.69 per hour, Night Shift $22.62 per hourThis is a bargaining unit position, in the Professional Employees Association.All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.SummarySt. Margaret's School (SMS) is Western Canada's only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret's School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program.St. Margaret's School is seeking dedicated and caring individuals who are passionate about empowering girls. They will attend to the well-being of our boarding students, providing a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment.Boarding House Parents engage boarding students in activities both academic and personal and ensure individual needs, strengths and talents are developed. They provide support for students and have empathy for the social and emotional issues adolescents may face in a boarding school setting.Boarding House Parents work closely and collaborates with the Director of Boarding, Health Care Providers, Programs Coordinator, parents, and other boarding staff members to ensure continuity of care and support for students. Each of our boarding houses is home to approximately 30 students, ages 12 to 18. St. Margaret's Boarding is home to students from many countries.Core CompetenciesIntegrity & TrustService OrientationAdaptabilityInnovationResilienceProfessional KnowledgeCommunication & CollaborationDuties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure overall student needs are met including physical and mental health, social wellbeing, behaviour management,



and emotional supportSupervise evening study prepSupport the Boarding Curriculum programLead and mentor advisory group for 8-10 studentsOrganize and facilitate activities for students both on and off campusCommunicates effectively with parents, teachers, and counsellors as neededEstablish expectations for students and carry out disciplinary measures when necessaryManage and maintain the boarding house to ensure a safe, secure and clean environment by conducting regular inspections and completing duties necessary to the smooth functioning of the houseCoordinate safety checks and oversee adherence to regulations in accordance with the School Emergency ProceduresMaintains professional accountability, responsibility and model appropriate behaviourMaintain confidentiality of sensitive issues and materialsAbility to work collaboratively as part of a team.Any other responsibilities, in a variety of circumstances, as required by the Director of BoardingRequired Education & Experience3 + years of recent relevant education and/or experience, ideally in Education, Recreation and Health, or youth care settingsCertificate in education or youth care field; related experience may be considered.Current First Aid/CPR certificationDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion training is preferredMental Health First Aid is preferredFluency in a second language is an assetRequired Knowledge,



Skills & AbilitiesExperience working within a diverse teamExperience supporting students with diverse backgrounds and identitiesRequired to successfully obtain Ministry of Justice criminal record check clearanceAvailable to work evening and/or weekend shiftsUnderstanding of the developmental stages of adolescent including their health and wellness needsKey competencies and EQ in self-awareness, self-management, empathy, innovation, and accountabilityAbility to assess daily operations and make good judgement decisions and recommendations based on the values of the schoolExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenCommitment to dealing effectively with conflict and managing interpersonal relationships in a timely and professional mannerComfortable with general computer skillsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to work independently as well as collaborate in a team environmentSupporter of academic initiatives and extracurricular activities for studentsUnderstanding of the importance of diversity in implementing an inclusive living and learning environmentUnrestricted Class 5 Driver's License with clean driver's abstractActively support the vision, mission, and values of our schoolValued BenefitsA career with St. Margaret's School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, in office gym, and other amenities.St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources [email protected] note that while the School encourages and accepts external applications, qualified internal candidates are considered first for this opportunity.Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR.Questions email [email protected].

📌 Boarding House Parent- Auxiliary (On Call) (Victoria)
🏢 St. Margaret's School
📍 Victoria