Southridge acknowledges that we teach and learn on the unceded territory of the Semiahmoo First Nation and the broader unceded territories of the Coast Salish people.

Southridge is an independent day school located in South Surrey, BC with 696 students enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 12. We have a tradition of developing well rounded students with a balance of knowledge and goodness, inspiring students to go out into the world and make a difference.

Southridge is affectionately described as ‘a lighthearted place of serious purpose’ and we want you to know…it’s true If you’re passionate about working in an energizing environment with colleagues that value building robust relationships, fostering strong minds and good hearts through student-centered teaching and learning, and community all while having fun, we want to hear from you

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently inviting applications for a temporary full-time Business Services Manager. This position will commence as soon as possible and is a one-year temporary assignment with the possibility of an extension.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will direct and coordinate the day-to-day operations of four auxiliary enterprises that support the educational, social, and cultural aspects of Southridge School.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform Shop

- Assist in creating and implementing a strategic vision for the school retail operations, including school uniforms and branded merchandise
- Support the day-to-day operations of the uniform shop by being available to process transactions and student fittings during store hours
- Manage inventory of stock, ensuring accuracy of inventory levels and costing




- Set up and administer retail management point of sale system and maintain the integrity of data, providing reporting to the Director of Finance and Business Operations as required
- Schedule, train, supervise and motivate parent volunteers
- Build relationships with suppliers, negotiate best prices, and select products
- Work with departments on special orders and athletic uniform purchases, arrange for samples and ensure quality and prices for gifts, apparel and other materials
- Develop and implement uniform operating procedures and recommend appropriate related policies

Purchasing

- Oversee the purchasing of major furniture purchases for the school
- Build relationships with suppliers, negotiate best prices, select products and monitor quality
- Assist with preparing requests for proposals where required
- Manage the disposal of surplus goods and equipment
- Assist in establishing and implementing purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures
- Where necessary, liaise with vendors and/or user departments to resolve issues regarding material and supply problems that occur
- Investigate new opportunities for Southridge to achieve savings or efficiencies

Food Services

- Manage the relationship and assist in negotiating the cafeteria contract for the school




- Oversee the food services operations to ensure that they are run effectively and efficiently
- Act as the school liaison between the school’s food services provider and school staff for school-catered events
- Investigate and resolve complaints
- Evaluate the operations of the student food services program
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Administer the overall operation of the online ordering system, including menu and user updates, parent/student ordering, order processing and account funding,
- Provide input into the financial accounting system and provide operational and financial reporting
- Handle and resolve user issues with the online ordering and funding platform

Facilities Rentals

- Work collaboratively with the Assistant Head of School and the Director of Finance and Business Operations regarding the use of school facilities by external organizations
- Prepare and maintain facility rental agreements
- Update the School calendar with facility rental bookings
- Work with the Finance Assistant to ensure invoices are issued to vendors in a timely manner
- Submit requests for certificates of insurance and not-for-profit/charitable status documentation, as required

Other Duties

- Provide direction for the planning and promotion of business services
- Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business administration/operations or equivalent education in a related field
- Accounting background preferred
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation considered an asset.
- Five plus years of combined experience in r

📌 BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER, TEMPORARY FULL-TIME (Surrey)
🏢 Southridge
📍 Surrey