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Student Information Services (SIS) Lead
Lakeland Catholic School Division | Bonnyville, Alberta
Full time Position | Annual Salary: 63,144–78,633

At Lakeland Catholic, we believe every role contributes to student success. Guided by our Catholic faith and our commitment to Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus., we strive to create an environment where students and staff are supported in learning, growing, and achieving their potential.

We are seeking a skilled, resourceful, and service-oriented Student Information Services (SIS) Lead to support the administration, development, and ongoing improvement of our student information systems and related databases.

This specialized technical position plays a key role in managing PowerSchool, developing student reporting solutions, maintaining data integrity, and providing technical support to schools across the Division.

Reporting to the Manager of Information Technology , the SIS Lead works collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, administrative staff, and divisional personnel to ensure student information systems operate effectively and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

Student Information Systems and Database Administration

- Serve as the Division's primary technical resource for PowerSchool and associated student information applications.
- Administer, maintain, and support student information databases, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL environments.
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot database queries, scripts, reports, and integrations with related applications.
- Manage and maintain accurate student information, including enrolment, attendance, scheduling,



and academic records.
- Coordinate annual system processes, including school-year rollover, startup, scheduling, and system configuration.
- Identify and resolve complex system issues to support data accuracy, security, and reliable system performance.

Report Card Development and Provincial Reporting

- Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot customized student report cards and database-driven reporting templates.
- Support school administrators and teachers with grade reporting, report card generation, and related PowerSchool functions.
- Manage and support PASI integration, including student data submissions, reconciliation, and error resolution.
- Ensure student records and reporting processes align with Alberta Education requirements.
- Develop and generate reports and data extracts to support school operations and divisional decision-making.
- Lead enrollment verification audits.

Technical Support and Staff Training

- Serve as a primary point of contact for schools requiring assistance with PowerSchool and related student information applications.
- Respond to, investigate, and resolve SIS-related HelpDesk requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Develop and deliver training for school administrators, teachers, secretaries, and other staff to support effective system use.




- Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and instructional resources.
- Coordinate with software vendors and external service providers to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.

Systems Integration and Continuous Improvement

- Support the integration of PowerSchool and related student information applications with other divisional systems.
- Lead assigned SIS projects, including the development, implementation, and enhancement of technical solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve system functionality, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
- Assess technical challenges and potential risks, recommending practical solutions.
- Collaborate with the Information Technology team on system integrations, troubleshooting, and related technical initiatives.
- Maintain a strong commitment to student data security, privacy, and confidentiality.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will bring:

- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of relational database systems, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL.
- Strong skills in SQL querying, scripting, database development, data management, and reporting.
- Experience administering, maintaining, or providing advanced technical support for PowerSchool or a comparable student information system.
- Knowledge of database-driven reporting, report card development, system integrations, and technical troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Alberta Education's PASI system and provincial student reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve

📌 Student Information Services (Bonnyville)
🏢 Lakeland Roman Catholic Separate School Division
📍 Bonnyville