Associate Superintendent of Human Resources

A s a rapidly growing school division in Alberta Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29600students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi ( Siksika Kainai Piikani Amskapi Pikuni ) the Tsuutina the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations( Bearspaw Chiniki Goodstoney ) and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership People Community and Innovation and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Region

The Rocky View area encompasses some of the fastest growing communities in Canada. With a wide range of housing options available in both new and established neighbourhoods people are discovering that the area offers a small town or rural lifestyle with big-city amenities. Parks recreation facilities and walking/biking trails abound in the area. The jurisdiction borders Calgary where many choose to live. Just a short drive away beautiful Kananaskis Country and Banff National Park provide a myriad of recreational opportunities.

The Role

The Associate Superintendent of Human Resources works closely with the Superintendent of Schools. A member of our senior executive team the role oversees strategic human resource planning talent management employee total compensation employee relations performance management organizational/ employee development and occupational health and safety.

The Candidate

RVS seeks a proven collaborative leader with 10 years of professional experience managing the human resources efforts of a comparable organization preferably a school division or public sector organization.

The ideal candidates approach will actively demonstrate their belief that people are our greatest strength. They have built and maintained high functioning multi-disciplinary dynamic teams and have consistently demonstrated their ability to creatively solve problems while overseeing a broad portfolio of services and supports. A strong commitment to the organization is evident in their actions.

The successful candidate holds a Masters degree preferably with a human resources specialization along with a Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation (CPHR) or equivalent.

A strong advocate for the needs of students and employees the successful candidate will be able to build strong working relationships support the jurisdictions goals demonstrate compassion champion public education work collaboratively with local and provincial partners and maintain accountability for the work of the team. They balance attention to details along with an understanding of the big picture. They develop strong positive working relationships with all employees and groups representing those employees.

The successful candidate will be a personable approachable leader who is a strong communicator with a good understanding and ability to lead initiatives in support of divisional goals.

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