Director, Recruitment and Staffing - Employee Services

THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING EMPLOYEE SERVICES

THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)

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At VSB we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large urban school district VSB is one of Canadas most diverse school systems. Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. More than 7700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students needs applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. VSBs culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts.

Our commitment to students goes beyond academics. Students overall well-being and sense of belonging are equally important. We strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization humility is our guidepost as we seek to continually improve student outcomes in service to them their families and the broader community. For more information about our school district visit

THE OPPORTUNITY: DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING EMPLOYEE SERVICES

Reporting to the Executive Director Employee Services the Director of Recruitment and Staffing Employee Services leads the Recruitment Staffing (teaching/support staff) and absence coverage/dispatch portfolios and has overall responsibilities for ensuring staffing levels and process are aligned to approved budget allocations and collective agreement obligations respectively and that employee recruitment reflects best practices that are sensitive to and reflective of labour market conditions. The Director provides strategic leadership to two managers and their teams.

The Director position is a great career opportunity for an educational leader in Human Resources with a strategic and collaborative mindset strong commitment to ethical and compassionate human resource management and labour relations practices and a passion to foster lead and mentor high performance teams dedicated to service excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the recruitment staffing and absence coverage teams.
• Leveraging technology and in collaboration with other departments (including Finance) to ensure staffing entitlements are aligned with approved budget allocations collective agreement provisions and the VSB Education Plan.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for all employee staffing processes including ensuring all schools are staffed appropriately on a daily basis in collaboration with district and school leaders.
• Oversee Ministry of Education and Childcare requirements for Classroom Enhancement Funding (CEF) reporting in consultation with the Finance Department.
• Plan and support the delivery of professional development opportunities for principals and district staff regarding staffing and recruitment processes.
• In collaboration with the Director Labour Relations provide strategic advice to school administrators and district management on staffing related collective agreement provisions and matters of contract administration and interpretation.
• Lead the development and implementation of a renewed recruitment strategy through collegial mentorship of the recruitment team and third party service providers.
• Maintain professional and respectful working relations through mutual respect with employee group partners rightsholders and system stakeholders.
• Actively participate in meetings and provide strategic advice as a member of the Senior Leadership Group and Employee Services leadership team including providing input on staffing matters during the annual financial planning process as well as strategic and operational planning processes.
• Participate on the Districts local collective bargaining teams as may be required.
• Attend various labour/management committee meetings grievance hearings and arbitrations as required as an expert resource and advisor to the Labour Relations team.
• Contribute to report writing for the Finance and Personnel Committee Meetings and other Board meetings as required.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Leaves of Absence team.
• Support the development of and revisions to Employee Services Administrative Procedures.
• Through ongoing professional learning maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation impacting portfolio responsibilities arbitral case law and best practices.
• Participate in the selection processes for principals and vice principals as required.