Business Manager - Hatzic Middle School

Business Manager - Hatzic Middle School

School District 75 'Mission Public Schools' is a medium-sized school district in the Fraser Valley, servicing the urban centre of Mission, as well as several smaller communities running east towards the Harrison Mills/Kent area. Mission Public School District is located on the Traditional, Ancestral, Unsurrendered, and Shared territories of the Stó:lō people, of  Leq'á:mel, Semá:th, Máthxwi, Sq'éwlets , and  Qwó:ltl'el First Nations , stewards of this land since time immemorial. 

We appreciate and embrace the vital role of all Indigenous peoples, groups, organizations, and associations residing on and within these lands. We also acknowledge and share traditional teachings of Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers and the sharing of Indigenous Knowledge and Worldviews in the curriculum and throughout our workspaces.  

Mission Public School District (MPSD) serves approximately 6500 students, and the geographic area has over 40,000 residents and is growing. The western portions of the district serve as an exurb to Metro Vancouver, while the eastern portion is highly rural. MPSD has 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, a large senior secondary, an alternate school, and a vocational college. 

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Principal of the middle school, the Business Manager provides leadership and expertise in the overall operation and management of the school office. This position provides administrative and accounting support to the Administrative team and is responsible for the general bookkeeping systems and financial reporting for the school. The incumbent manages and organizes the work of administrative staff in order to achieve school goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Plans, schedules, directs, evaluates and supervises the work of the administrative staff.
• Manages the school office operating budget and trust accounts, ensuring all financial forms and reports relating to the operating budget, trust accounts and credit card account transactions are accurate and completed in the timelines required and adhere to School District policies and procedures.
• Manages, prepares and implements appropriate school accounting and purchasing procedures in accordance with School District policies and procedures.
• Manages the school offices purchases and maintains inventories for the school, classrooms and learning resources supplies.
• Facilitates student cross boundary application processes.
• In consultation with Human Resources, administers the collective agreement including hiring, grievance handling, disciplining as appropriate, authorizing overtime, leaves and other similar requests.
• Assists Administrative Officers in the organization, planning and communication of school events, commencement, new student orientation and fundraising events.
• Assists Administrative Officers in the preparation of confidential correspondence, including but not limited to, recording notes and meeting minutes.
• In consultation with Administrative Officers, prepares the school course handbook, calendar, agenda booklet and course selection sheet.
• Provides leadership and support for existing or new software, including but not limited to, School Connect, School Cash, Microsoft Office, and MyEd.

Contacts and Communication

• Communication requires regular use of highly developed analytical and leadership skills in dealing with a variety of internal and external partners and across a number of functional areas.
• Frequent contact with the School District Leadership Team, Principals/Vice Principals, Administrators, CUPE support staff, teachers, suppliers and vendors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication, problem solving and resolution skills.
• Exemplary management, administrative and organizational skills supported by a strong attention to detail.
• High proficiency in various software packages including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the internet, and various other publishing software.
• Sound judgment with a high degree of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• The skills and ability to interpret and apply School District policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the demands and challenges of a public sector business organization which seeks to meet the needs of a diverse population.
• The ability to manage a diverse workload, prioritize, deal with uncertainty, understand complex instructions and work with minimal supervision and instructions.
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a team setting
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and to provide sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently as well as co-operatively and collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability, experience, and understanding to provide support and supervision of administrative staff to enhance their growth as professionals
• Culturally aware, sensitive and astute, cognizant of the issues affecting a diverse student population, including those specific to Indigenous communities in BC

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Certification:

• High school diploma and a Diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration, or 2 years post – secondary education equivalent
• A minimum of five years’ office management experience
• A minimum of five years’ supervisory experience

Other:

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
• A clear Criminal Record is required for this position, with a review to be updated every five (5) years.

OUR OFFER

This is an exempt position (non-unionized) with a comprehensive employee benefits package:

• Extended medical, vision and dental
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid holidays, plus sick and vacation time
• Pay range is $77,827 – $97,284
• Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of qualifications and ability to meet the key requirements of the job, and consideration of internal equity comparisons.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4:00PM, November 5, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Accommodations/adjustments are available for interviews and in the workplace. If selected for an interview Human Resources will provide information on how to request accommodation/adjustments.