About School District 84

Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, School District 84 serves approximately 330 students in the rural and remote communities of Gold River, Kyuquot, Tahsis and Zeballos. The district provides public education in close partnership with students, staff, families, communities and Indigenous rightsholders. As one of British Columbia's smallest school districts, SD84 values strong relationships, collaboration, and the ability to be responsive to the needs of each learner.

School District 84

Vancouver Island West

Assistant Superintendent

Learning Services & Human Resources

Exempt Senior Leadership Position

About School District 84

Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, School District 84 serves approximately 330 students in the rural and remote communities of Gold River, Kyuquot, Tahsis and Zeballos. The district provides public education in close partnership with students, staff, families, communities and Indigenous rightsholders. As one of British Columbia's smallest school districts, SD84 values strong relationships, collaboration, and the ability to be responsive to the needs of each learner.

We acknowledge and give thanks that we live, learn and work on the traditional territories of the Nuu‑chah‑nulth peoples, specifically the Ehattesaht/Chinehkint, Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h', Mowachaht/Muchalaht and Nuchatlaht Nations.

The SD84 Strategic Plan 2025‑2030 Guides Decision‑making, Aligns Resources And Establishes Priorities For Action And Continuous Improvement. The Plan Is Centred On Three Interconnected Priorities

- Learning – personal success for every student, with a focus on literacy, numeracy, graduation and equity in outcomes.
- Relationships – safe,



caring and connected schools strengthened by partnerships with families and communities.
- Indigenous Ways of Knowing – stronger connections with Nuu‑chah‑nulth peoples, culture, language and land, and learning environments that are safe, welcoming and responsive.

The Prospect

Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services and Human Resources is a key member of the district's Senior Leadership Team. The position provides district-wide leadership in human resources, student learning and inclusive education, while supporting implementation of the Board of Education's Strategic Plan, policies and administrative procedures.

This chance calls for a collaborative, innovative, and relationship‑centred leader who can support people and align resources to improve outcomes for students. The successful candidate will work closely with school and district leaders, employees, unions, families, Indigenous rightsholders, community partners and provincial networks. This position is primarily onsite and in person, with some flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.

The salary range is $184,523 to $205,025 with a generous benefits plan and participation in the Teacher Pension Plan.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Leadership

- Support the development, implementation,



and monitoring of district strategic and operational plans
- Support schools to align staffing, resources, and professional learning with district priorities.
- Contribute as a member of the district senior leadership team, providing advice and expertise on matters within the position's portfolio, and prepare reports, recommendations and presentations.
- Participate in Senior Leadership Team, Board, and partner meetings, and assume delegated leadership responsibilities as required.

Human Resources

- Promote a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace culture grounded in continuous learning.
- Provide leadership for employee recruitment and retention, including job descriptions, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, retention, and professional learning.
- Promote positive labour relations, and oversee the consistent application of collective agreements, employment contracts, Board policy, administrative procedures and relevant legislation.
- Manage grievance procedures, investigations, employee discipline, employee disability management, accommodations, attendance support, Worksafe, and Occupational Health and Safety protocols
- Support the leadership development, mentoring, and supervision of principals and vice‑principals.
- Advise principals and vice‑principals on workplace concerns, investigations, and workplace accommodations.

Student Learning

- Provide leadership in curriculum, instruction, and assessment that aligns with the district Strategic Plan.
- Work with principals and vice‑principals to strengthen instructional leadership, school planning, and responsive intervention.
- Guide district approaches to improving litera

📌 Assistant Superintendent Learning Services and Human Resources (Gold River)
🏢 Vancouver Island West (School District 84)
📍 Gold River