Nicola-Similkameen School District – Secretary-Treasurer / CFO

ID: 25-1139 Location: Merritt, BC


Reporting to the Superintendent, the Secretary-Treasurer / CFO (“S-T”) leads the business operations of the District which includes finance, maintenance, transportation, and technology. The S-T supports the Superintendent in strategic planning, district leadership, and the District’s ongoing focus on success for all learners and Truth and Reconciliation. The S-T serves as the Corporate Secretary to the Board of Education and presides over the official records of the District, including board agendas and meeting minutes, all legal documents, financial reports, and budgets, and is a District representative in Indigenous Education Council meetings.

The S-T leads the business operations to ensure the stewardship of the Board’s assets, creating trust in the financial reporting and budgets, the management of financial risk, and the effective operation of the District. The S-T is supportive and present throughout the communities of the District. They manage internal and external reporting processes and deadlines to ensure compliance with the provisions of the School Act, Regulations, and Ministerial Orders and Board policy.

With a new Superintendent, a dedicated Board of Education, and engaged Indigenous Rightsholders, it is a moment of transformation and reinvention at Nicola-Similkameen School District. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary finance leader to make a significant impact across the District and communities. Possessing the desire and expertise to be both strategic and hands-on, the S-T will create transparent, timely, and effective finance and administrative systems that enable sound decision-making.

With a collaborative and inclusive leadership approach, the S-T will put students at the centre of District operations, and mentor a team of high-performing staff to operate effectively. The S-T should be an strong communicator, knowing how to translate complex financial information to partner groups, and always conduct themselves with utmost integrity and transparency.

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First Resume Review: February 21, 2025

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