SEEKING TO FILL THE POSITION OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
CSC Nouvelon — Greater Sudbury / Algoma or Chapleau District, Ontario
Are you an educational leader passionate about the success of every student and committed to French-language Catholic education? Here is the opportunity to play a strategic, front-line role within a school board recognized for its excellence and innovative approach to education, at the heart of a dynamic and solidly rooted Francophone community. If so, this opportunity is for you!
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Workland presents a unique career opportunity within the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon, a French-language school board recognized for the excellence of its educational program. CSC Nouvelon welcomes over 5,400 students distributed across 35 teaching locations, including 25 elementary schools, 9 secondary schools, and the Carrefour Options+, and has approximately 1,600 employees.
Located in the heart of a dynamic territory with a large Francophone population, covering Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Espanola, Greater Sudbury, Hornepayne, Michipicoten, North Shore, Sault Ste-Marie, and Sudbury-East, CSC Nouvelon holds a prime position among French-language school boards in Ontario and French Canada. Furthermore, CSC Nouvelon actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
CSC Nouvelon is looking for a Superintendent of Education to contribute to the implementation of its multi-year strategic plan.
WHY SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY INTEREST YOU?
- High-Visibility Leadership: Exercise a strategic role of influence within a school board recognized for the excellence of its educational program
- Major Systemic Impact: Lead large-scale projects, with a direct leverage on the success of over 5,400 students, from early childhood to adulthood
- Career Springboard: Advance your career in a senior executive role that is a recognized springboard towards Director of Education positions, while benefiting from continuous leadership development support
- Cultural Anchor and Values: Evolve within an organization where the vitality of the French language and Catholic values are expressed and valued daily
- Modern Leadership Culture: Join a collaborative management team, united around shared accountability and collective success
- Flexibility and Quality of Life: Combine workplace flexibility (head office in Greater Sudbury or satellite offices in the Algoma or Chapleau districts) and an exceptional living environment: affordable cost of living, proximity to nature, family balance
- Competitive Compensation: Benefit from compensation established according to the Council's senior executive compensation plan
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer, the Superintendent of Education contributes to the implementation of the CSC Nouvelon's multi-year strategic plan. Working in an environment of professional collaboration, this educational leader ensures the success and well-being of every student in a Francophone and Catholic environment.
The incumbent is also responsible for school supervision as well as systemic files, including the Mathematics Success Action Plan, in accordance with the Education Act and its regulations. They contribute to the implementation of the Council's vision for the future of learning, promote French-language Catholic education, and adhere to Francophone culture and Catholic values.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise student success, teaching, and curriculum implementation in the schools under their responsibility
- Participate in the development and revision of the Council's improvement plan and set SMART objectives aligned with the strategic plan
- Measure and manage the effectiveness of school principals through student results, and build their leadership capacity
- Establish a shared vision focused on language, faith, and culture, and translate it into concrete objectives with school teams
- Build trusting relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners
- Direct the teaching program by ensuring that student results remain at the center of decisions and resource allocation
- Administer the files and budgets entrusted to them, including the piloting of the Mathematics Success Action Plan
- Act as a resource person for the School Board, the Catholic Education Council and their committees, and present reports to them
- Recruit, mentor, and retain staff mobilized around the Council's objectives
- Represent the Council in its relations with the Ministry, community agencies, and various external organizations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with increasing responsibility in educational leadership positions
- Master's or doctorate level education
- Member in good standing and certificate of qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers*
- Principal's Qualification (Part 1 and 2)*
- Ontario Supervisory Officer Certificate, obtained or in the process of being obtained*
- Religious Education Specialist (or commitment to obtain it within the first three years of employment)
- Fluency in French and English, both oral and written
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the territory of CSC Nouvelon
- Applications from other provinces are welcomed. Qualifications, certificates, and years of experience obtained outside of Ontario will be studied in light of the equivalencies recognized by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education.
IMPORTANT ASSETS
- Mathematics teaching expertise
- Specialized education expertise
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Pedagogical and mobilizing leadership, rooted in a culture of shared accountability
- Strategic and innovative vision regarding educational innovation
- Excellent political and organizational acumen
- Superior abilities in interpersonal relations, teamwork, and problem-solving
- Ability to anticipate, plan, and effectively manage a change process
- Tact, diplomacy, and strict adherence to confidentiality
- Comfortable with technology and a vision for its integration in the classroom
- Ability to value the participation of parents and the community
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Pursuant to subsection 24(1) of the Ontario Human Rights Code, CSC Nouvelon has the right to prefer, in employment matters, French-language Catholic candidates.
- Pursuant to Regulation 521/01, as amended by Regulation 322/03, and the policy of CSC Nouvelon, any person employed by the school board must provide a criminal record check dating back no more than six months before starting employment. This is an essential condition of employment.
- In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, CSC Nouvelon makes accommodation measures available during its selection process.
- Individuals selected for interviews will be asked to complete psychometric and competency tests as part of the selection process.
ABOUT WORKLAND
Workland is proud to have been mandated by CSC Nouvelon as the exclusive partner for this recruitment process. All applications and questions related to this position must be forwarded to our team, which acts as the official point of contact throughout the recruitment process.
Each application is treated with strict confidentiality and is subject to personalized follow-up, including a response on the status of your file. Workland's ultimate goal is to offer a human, transparent, and respectful experience, in an approach that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
For any questions about this position, please contact Sabrina Aissou, Human Resources Director: [email protected].
