The School District

The Pacific Rim School District covers much of Central Vancouver Islands rugged, picturesque West Coast and serves a regional population of approximately 31,000 residing in the communities of Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield and other remote communities. The schools are situated on the ha-houlthees of the ciaaat, hupacasath, tla-o-qui- aht, Yuuluilat, and Huu-ay-aht First Nations. The school district respectfully acknowledges that it works alongside all Nuu-chah-nulth Nations, other First Nations, and Metis and Inuit of British Columbia to serve all children and youth of the Alberni-Clayoquot region.

The district is home to 4000 students, 35% of whom are of Indigenous ancestry, in two neighbourhood secondary schools, eight elementary schools, and one K-12 school. The district has a successful alternate learning centre, a strong French Immersion program, a thriving international student program, and a busy continuing education program.

The Position

Reporting initially to the Assistant Superintendent, the Healthy Schools Manager co-ordinates all food programs, lunch programs, after school student activities and other school programming as required. The Manager will work with staff and community groups to bring active and healthy programming and services to students and families. The Manager will supervise Healthy School Coordinators as required.

Duties Oversight of after school programs in all elementary and secondary schools including supervising after Healthy School Coordinators as required

Liaise with Community School Societies and oversee contracted services

Implementation of After School Sports and Arts Initiative

Grant writing healthy schools, food programs, activity programs

Oversight of all school food programs (breakfast, snack, lunch) including contracted services for lunch programs

Support new and existing school food programs to incorporate principles of inclusion, equity, diversity and accessibility into their design and implementation to ensure programs are universally accessible

Support new and existing school food programs to incorporate principles of health promotion, community connectedness, sustainability and Indigenous reconciliation District liaison for all community-based programs/organizations related to food initiatives (ie. Food Literacy, Food Sovereignty, and Food Security)

With the Director of Operations, oversee school gardens, greenhouses and other food related infrastructure projects

Liaise with Indigenous partners to help bring food related culture and protocols into school district activities

Manage and oversee the ADSS Wellness Center Qualifications A degree in Food Nutrition, Food Service, Community Recreation or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

Food Safe Certificate or willing to complete prior to hire

Recent experience supervising staff

Recent experience developing food and/or recreation initiatives

Recent experience working with multiple community agencies to develop programs and initiatives

Recent experience working with Indigenous partners

Clearance from the Criminal Record Review Program

Valid class 5 drivers license This full time, excluded position has an excellent benefits package with a salary range of $77,270 to $96,587 based on experience and qualifications. For more information on this position contact Peter Klaver, Assistant Superintendent at 250-720-2757 or pklaver@sd70.bc.ca.

Interested applicants should forward their resume with cover letter and any supporting documentation, by Friday May 2, 2024 at 9:00am. Application packages must be submitted electronically to Trisha Wilson, Manager of HR at twilson@sd70.bc.ca

In submitting an application package, candidates consent to SD70 Pacific Rim contacting individuals or supervisors for the purpose of shortlisting and/or reference checking other than those provided as references in the application package.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.