Executive Director of Human Resources

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged compassionate resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

Leadership Position :

Executive Director of Human Resources

Our District

Comox Valley School District is an inclusive learning community located on the east coast of Vancouver Island within the traditional territory of the Kómoks First Nation. Serving the communities of Courtenay Comox Cumberland Denman Island and Hornby Island our district is renowned for its vibrant arts scene diverse cultural programs and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

We are a progressive district dedicated to developing responsible compassionate citizens and lifelong learners. Our comprehensive educational program supports approximately 12000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with over 1800 employees across 15 elementary schools two junior secondary / middle schools three secondary schools two alternative schools and a distributed learning school. Our annual operating budget is approximately $150 million.

The Position

Guided by the Comox Valley Schools purpose vision values and goals the Executive Director of Human Resources is an inspirational leader and a key member of the Senior Team in the district. Reporting directly to the Superintendent the Executive Director of Human Resourcesis responsible foroverseeing and operationalizing all aspects of theDistrictshuman resource programs initiatives and Executive Director will lead a full range of accessible trusted and professional human resource services for the District including acting as the lead executive onstaffing performance management grievance and conflict resolutioninvestigations and mediationsand human resource information systems. The Executive Director of Human Resources provides expert strategic leadership in areas of wellness attendance and leave management policy and compliance andlabourrelations.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with highly developed problem solving analytical and negotiation skills that ensure success in fulfilling the Boards vision for student success and Truth and Reconciliation including proactively seeking opportunities for equitable recruitment and retention. The successful candidate will take on responsibility for leading the Human Resources staff while developing and delivering practices that support the Strategic Plan and build strong employee relationships that promote a healthy productive and engaged work environment. The successful candidate approaches their work with humility respect and awareness of key responsibilities as defined in the School Act Board Policy and the duties specified in the job description.

This position assists the Superintendent by working toward the strategic priorities of the school district.

Qualifications and Experience

Post-secondarydegreeinHuman Resourcesor an equivalent combination of education and school / district-based leadership experience.

Minimum of5yearsof recent progressive and successfulexperience working in a complex multi-unionlabourrelations environment preferablyin K-12 Education or the Public Sector.

Relevant certification (CPHR)or ability tobe certified.

Experience working withTrauma-informedpracticesand an awareness ofthe recommendationsofthe Truth and ReconciliationCommission.

Experience workingas a member of a Senior Management Team and in support of a Board of Education on strategic planning initiatives .

Experience working with a Board and as an executive team member.

Experience providing senior leaders (principals / vice-principals directors managers)with adviceonlabourrelations and employment related issues.

Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite human resource software (PowerSchool Atrieve preferred) and data analytics tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadershipand Vision
• Supports the Districts attainment of the Strategic Plan particularly as it applies to Truth and Reconciliation (learning unlearning and relearning) and de-colonizing approaches.
• Providesexpertiseand training for all matters ofLabourLaw interpretation Employment Law compliance Criminal Record Checkrequirements Record Management and Human Rights Exemptions.
• Labourand EmployeeRelations
• Establishes a vision forandrepresentsthe district in its work and relationship withunion executivestoestablish strongworkingpartnerships.
• Ensures that District Human Resource practices are consistent with District policy legal requirements and statutory guidance.
• Leads the Collective Bargaining process in consultation with the Secretary-Treasurerand Superintendent.
• Supports the Districts vision for employee wellness recruitment and retention.
• Wellness Attendance Supportand Leave Management
• Develops andmaintainsa program of employee WellnessAttendanceSupport and Leave Management.
• Manages Employee and Family Assistance Program andgradual-return-to-work programs within theDistrict.
• Policy andCompliance
• Directs and oversees all performance management systems including performance reviews and evaluations.
• Assists the Superintendent in the planning development implementation and evaluation of Board policy within areas of responsibility.
• PerformanceManagementand Development
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills resulting in compliance with all legal Ministerial and Board mandates and timelines.
• Develops and implementscoaching andtrainingfor executives and supervisorsregardinghuman resourcepracticesand the development of leadership capacity within theDistrict.
• Communications
• Establishes andmaintainsessential communications and relationships with district employee groups such as the CDTA CUPEand other non-union employees.
• Takesaction to ensure open and transparent communicationpertaining tothe Districts Human Resource programs and practices is developed andmaintained.
• Honoursandfacilitatesthe implementation of the Boards Roles and Responsibilities as defined in Board policy and expects staff to do the same.
• Provides information that the Superintendentrequiresto perform their role in an exemplary manner.

Applications Process

This full-time continuing position is excluded from union membership. Salary benefits and other terms and conditions of employment are determined between the Comox Valley School District and the successful candidate. The position has a salary range of $161989 to $179988.

Qualified individuals are invited to apply in confidence through under section M anagement & Directors by submitting :

A cover letter outlining how they meet the hiring criteria

A comprehensive resume highlighting education experience and qualifications

A list of at least three professional references with current contact information (email address and phone number)

This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found. To be considered in the initial recruitment phase submission should be received by

4 : 00 pm ( PST ) January 25 2026

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to : with the subject line : ED Human Resources

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Google Analytics,HVAC Engineering,Academics,ICWA,Community,Call Centre

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 161989 - 179988