Chief Executive Officer

Guided by a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, equity, inclusion, innovation, and strong community partnerships, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) focuses on delivering world‑class education and supporting the success, well‑being, and lifelong learning of every student. Serving approximately 35,000 learners across 89 schools in the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and the City of Quinte West/Murray Ward, KPR supports diverse rural and urban communities and is dedicated to fostering environments where all students can thrive.

The board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving the three Indigenous communities of Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today, the land on which the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board gathers is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.

 

The Opportunity
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who will advance organizational performance, implement the Board’s strategic direction, and ensure the effective, transparent, and accountable operations of a large and complex publicly funded school system. 

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO serves as the Secretary of the Board, guiding organizational leadership, strengthening community relationships, and fostering a culture grounded in transparency, accessibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This appointment will commence in October 2026.
 

In their first year, the successful candidate will be expected to prioritize relationship‑building and take the time to understand KPR’s culture, regional diversity, and operational context. Through visible leadership, transparent communication, and thoughtful decision‑making, the CEO will build trust across the organization while establishing a clear and strategic path forward.

The CEO will provide strategic leadership to ensure continued progress in the following priority areas:

• Student achievement, well-being, and engagement in collaboration with the Chief Education Officer.

   

• Responsible stewardship of large budgets, public resources and long-term financial sustainability.

   

• Advancement of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion across all facets of the system.

   

• Capital projects and infrastructure to support the board’s long-term operational needs.

   

• Collective bargaining and labour relations across all employee groups.

   

• Enterprise governance, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.

   

• Partnerships with families, Indigenous communities, municipalities, and community organizations.

   

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight

• Oversee the Chief Education Officer to align educational priorities with the Board’s strategic direction.

   

• Maintain enterprise-level oversight while the Chief Education Officer leads educational programming and instruction.

   

• Ensure alignment between organizational strategy, operational priorities, and the Board’s strategic direction.

   

Leadership and Culture

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership that advances the Board’s mission and strategic priorities, aligns with provincial direction, and drives measurable organizational improvement.

   

• Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and professional learning, ensuring all staff feel valued, supported, and equipped to excel in their roles. 

   

• Build trust and strengthen morale across all employee groups through consistent communication, transparency, and thoughtful follow-through.

   

Operational Excellence

• Provide strong financial leadership, including the stewardship of large budgets, and ensure the responsible, transparent management of public funds.

   

• Work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to maintain balanced budgets and support long-term financial sustainability.

   

• Ensure comprehensive risk management frameworks and compliance across the organization. 

   

• Oversee and provide leadership of capital infrastructure management and planning to support the organization’s long-term operational needs and service delivery.

   

• Navigate complex fiduciary duties and legal requirements, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

   

• Oversee and provide leadership to collective bargaining and labour relations and align resources strategically to support Board priorities across the district.

   

Governance and Accountability

• Maintain clear, transparent and effective communication with the Board of Trustees, offering well-reasoned, evidence-informed recommendations to support decision-making.

   

• Uphold and strengthen governance practices that ensure accountability and reinforce public trust in the board’s operations and direction.

   

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Advance meaningful, measurable action on equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practice across all areas of the system.

   

• Deepen relationships with Indigenous communities and honour commitments to advancing Truth and Reconciliation through respectful, collaborative, and sustained engagement.

   

• Maintain strong partnerships with families, municipalities, unions, federations, and community organizations to support student success and well-being.

   

• Promote and uphold human rights by ensuring alignment with legislative obligations while fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging in all policies, practices, and decision-making.

   

System and Community Engagement

• Maintain a visible and responsive presence in schools and communities across the district.

   

• Demonstrate respect for, and deep understanding of the unique contexts, histories, and needs of KPR’s diverse regions.

   

• Communicate openly, consistently, and clearly with stakeholders to build and sustain confidence in public education and the Board leadership.

   

Requirements

• Multiple years of executive leadership experience in a large public or private sector organization of comparable complexity and scope with a demonstrated track record of enterprise governance and operational excellence.

   

• Demonstrated executive experience in: 

   

  • Stewardship of large-scale budgets and financial oversight within a complex organization.

     

  • Ensuring comprehensive risk management frameworks and compliance. 

     

  • Leading capital infrastructure management and long-term planning within a large organization.

     

  • Collective bargaining and labour relations across multiple employee groups.

     

  • Navigating complex fiduciary duties, legal requirements, and regulatory compliance. 

     

  • Negotiation and conflict resolution to foster productive partnerships, align diverse stakeholder interests, and advance organizational goals.

     

• Knowledge of Ontario’s school board governance and qualification framework, or the ability to meet applicable requirements, is expected.

   

• Experience working in partnership with Indigenous communities and diverse stakeholders.

   

• Demonstrated leadership in advancing equity, anti-racism, inclusion, and human rights principles across organizational operations.

   

• Demonstrated ability to lead organization-wide improvement initiatives grounded in evidence, data, and measurable outcomes.

   

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.

   

• High levels of emotional intelligence, integrity, and humility.

   

• Strategic thinking combined with sound judgment, decisiveness and accountability.

   

• Political acuity and the ability to navigate complex governance environments.

   

• A visible, collaborative leadership style that values and engages diverse perspectives.

   

• A clear vulnerable sector check will be required for this role.

   

How to Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, click 'Apply Now' below. For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Bola Moradeyo at bmoradeyo@kbrs.ca.

 

Diversity and Accessibility Statement

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to: 

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

   

• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

   

• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

   

• Persons who identify as women; and

   

• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

   

KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to our team.

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SD 73 Assistant Superintendent Posting – July 8, 2026

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

The Board of Education, School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson), invites Confidential Expressions of Interest from qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

The Board of Education looks forward to welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team in Fall 2026. The successful applicant will bring a demonstrated track record of leadership skill, courage, vision, and collaborative teamwork to our learning environment. The Board and its staff support positive change, build on current successes, achieve strong and consistently improving student results, and commit to improving the life chances of all learners. As part of our team, you are a champion of inclusive education, success for Indigenous learners and positive pathways for all students. You understand and are guided by educational theory and effective practice, and you are well versed in the public education transformation underway in BC schools. You are known for your consistent focus on and delivery of results linked to Strategic Plan priorities.

As one of three assistant superintendents, your duties will include direct supervision of a cohort of schools as well as leadership responsibilities for specific portfolios, to be finalized as the senior team begins planning for the 2026-27 school year and beyond.

As a member of our team, you will join us in a commitment to:

• Increase student success across all SD 73 learning communities
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships in a school system that keeps student learning central to all its decisions
• Model leadership excellence
• Encourage individual and system-wide capacity building
• Provide input into strategic direction along with effective strategic analysis and advice
• Support school leaders in creating a sense of community and positive results in their schools

Candidate qualifications include:

• Demonstrated excellence across a range of school and district leadership roles
• A Master’s degree in educational leadership or related field
• A valid BC teaching certificate or eligibility through application to the BC Teacher Regulation Branch

The salary range for this position is $192, 417 - $213, 797 plus an excellent comprehensive benefits package. 

About Kamloops-Thompson School District

For detailed information about our district, schools and communities, we encourage you to visit www.sd73.bc.ca

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CONFIDENTIAL Expression of Interest via email, including details about your current position and contact information, to asstsupersearch@SD73.bc.ca no later than July 24, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. Next steps in the recruitment process will be provided to candidates being considered for shortlisting and interviews.

Kamloops-Thompson School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment. We believe in a learning and work environment that is safe and welcoming and that values, reflects and appreciates differences and all lived experiences.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, jwiedrick@sd73.bc.ca.

Executive Director

Organization: Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO)

Location: 320 Bloomington Rd, Aurora, ON (hybrid – some in-office presence required)

The Opportunity

The Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) is a provincial organization dedicated to supporting professionals in school board administration. We invite applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director, a pivotal leadership role guiding a well-established provincial association

Reporting to the Board of Directors through the President, the Executive Director is accountable for executing the strategic direction set by the Board, ensuring organizational effectiveness, and strengthening member value and stakeholder relationships.

The Organization

OASBO is a respected professional association representing individuals responsible for the business operations of Ontario’s publicly funded school boards. Through advocacy, professional development, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships, OASBO plays a vital role in supporting effective and sustainable education administration across the province.

The Role

The Executive Director provides visionary and operational leadership across all facets of the Association’s activities. Working in close partnership with the Board, the incumbent will:

• Lead Strategy Execution: Provide leadership in implementing the strategic plan by establishing priorities, measurable outcomes, and sustainable initiatives. Prepare and execute annual business and operational plans

   

• Enable Effective Governance: Support the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight role through high-quality reporting, planning, and advisory support. Maintain effective communication with Board members

   

• Oversee Operations: Ensure the efficient management of the Association’s programs, services, and administrative functions. Manage staff, including hiring, supervision and performance management. Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and record-keeping requirements

   

• Strengthen Financial Stewardship: Develop and manage budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment with strategic priorities

   

• Advance Membership Value: Drive member engagement, participation, and growth within a diverse provincial membership base and ensure member value and services. Support committees and member initiatives​​​​​​​

   

• Champion Partnerships: Represent OASBO and develop strong relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders, such as CODE, CANASBO, ASBO, CEO/Trustees/SOs of school boards, COSBO. COSHRO. Provide Association representation at meetings, conferences and events ● Advocacy & Government Relations: Develop and maintain relations with Ministry representatives, including advocacy for K-12 sector​​​​​​​

   

• Elevate Communications: Ensure consistent, strategic communication with members and partners across multiple platforms. Oversee website, social media and internal communications and provide updates to the Board on sector trends and developments.

   

The Executive Director also plays a central role in fostering a high-performance organizational culture, supporting staff, and ensuring the Association remains responsive to emerging trends and member needs.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced executive leader with a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a governance-led environment and to balance strategic vision with operational delivery.

Key qualifications include:

• Proven success in a senior leadership role

   

• Strong understanding of Board governance and stakeholder engagement

   

• Experience within the education sector, broader public sector, or member-based organizations is highly desirable

   

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and financial oversight

   

• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills

   

• Sound judgment, integrity, and a collaborative leadership style

   

• Willingness and ability to travel as required

   

Terms of Engagement

• Contract Appointment: 3 years with potential for renewal

   

• Work Commitment: minimum of 110 days annually

   

• Work Model: Hybrid, with in-person engagement and travel across Ontario

   

• Compensation: $900 daily rate commensurate with experience; reimbursement of approved expenses

   

• Annual performance review: Conducted by Board executive

   

Expressions of Interest

OASBO is committed to inclusive leadership and encourages applications from qualified candidates reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves.

Candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter of interest by 4:00 pm on July 24, 2026, outlining their qualifications and leadership experience to: president@oasbo.org