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Principal – Prince George Secondary
School District No. 57 respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T’enneh people in Prince George and McBride, the McLeod Lake Indian Band in the Mackenzie region, as well as the Simpcw First Nation in Valemount.
Located in British Columbia’s interior region, School District No. 57, serves approximately 13,000 students and 2,000 staff in the communities and surrounding areas of Prince George, Mackenzie, McBride and Valemount. The region boasts a diverse landscape of forests, rivers, and mountains, offering reasonable housing costs and deep community roots. Prince George is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with beautiful trails for biking, hiking and nature walks. The thriving art scene includes theatre productions, music events, and art exhibitions.
Prince George Secondary School is a dynamic school that houses more than 1400 students in grades 8 - 12. A committed group of teachers and support staff collaborate to provide a wide and rich variety of opportunities for the students here. PGSS prides itself on its ethnically diverse and welcoming nature, and the wide range of courses designed to meet the needs of all learners.
In addition to providing top-notch educational opportunities, the staff and administrators here are committed to ensuring that students also have access to a variety of extra-curricular activities including Students' Council, CHANGES Club, Drama Club, Chess Club, Esports, ASSAI Girls Group, as well as a range of highly competitive junior and senior sports teams.
Professional and personal skills and abilities:
- Implements and supports the Calls to Action, and exhibits commitment to the lens of Truth and Reconciliation to Public Education in BC.
- Models exceptional organizational ability and commitment to educational leadership and creating an inspiring learning environment.
- Excels in a dynamic, face paced environment, as an innovative and creative forward thinking educational leader.
- Sets the school’s vision ensuring it is in alignment with the district’s strategic plan.
- Inspires learning in a student-centered culture embracing equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.
- Builds positive relationships and connections with staff, students, parents, rights holders and educational partners.
- Demonstrates a commitment to public education and the ability to lead diverse communities of learners, employees and all educational partners.
- Exhibits a passion for supporting the successes of all learners in diverse and inclusive environments.
- Provides leadership and proven knowledge of current curriculum, instruction and assessment strategies.
- Fosters strong communication including interpersonal relations, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree or evidence of current enrolment in a post-graduate study leading to a Master’s Degree in an appropriate educational field. Candidates must have a valid B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) Certificate and minimum of 5 years teaching and/or administrative experience. Candidates must have a successful portfolio of experiences gained through working in a variety of schools and have demonstrated experience leading learning initiatives at a school or at the district level. The salary range for a Principal is $159,034 to $167,556, along with a comprehensive benefit package.
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a resume and supporting documents along with a statement of educational philosophy and three supervisory references to www.makeafuture.ca by April 3, 2026 at 4:00pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.