Operations Manager

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in business administration, operations, facilities, emergency management, risk management, project management or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible operational experience, ideally in an educational or similarly complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, emergency/crisis response, vendor management and cross-functional coordination.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and regulatory requirements; project-management training or certification is an asset.
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Respect, dignity, and inclusion for all members of the community.
• Flexible, adaptable, and can embrace changes.
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement.
• Collaborative mind-set and proven work ethic with a demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and lead teams.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training, guidance and operational leadership to employees across diverse professional functions.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in productivity suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a K–12 environment and support safe, inclusive and student-centred operations.
• Job Information
• Full-Time Permanent role
• Employment start date: November 16, 2026
• On-site
• Comprehensive group benefits in accordance with SJS benefit plan eligibility.
• Annual Salary Range $81,000-$91,000
• This position requires flexibility to support School operations, including scheduled evening events and occasional early-morning and weekend commitments. The position also participates in the School's established after-hours operational escalation process. Hours of work and any applicable overtime requirements will be administered in accordance with applicable legislation, the employee's employment agreement, and SJS policy.
• Reporting Structure
• Reports To: Director of IT and Risk Management
• Key Liaisons: Director of Finance & Human Resources; Junior and Senior School Principals; Manager, Facilities & Transportation; IT; Advancement; Finance.
• Direct Reports: Event Coordinator
• Department: Operations
• Key Interactions: City of Vancouver, Parks and Recreation, transportation and facilities vendors, Film and movie companies, faculty, non-teaching employees.
• Conditions of Employment
• The successful candidate will be required to complete child abuse prevention training, concussion training, Level 1 first-aid training provided by St. John’s School and provide consent for a criminal background check for the vulnerable sector.
• Clearance on criminal record checks for vulnerable sector is a condition of employment.
• The ability to work in Canada, in an educational setting is a condition of employment.
• Ability to attend off-site activities and work occasional evenings, early mornings and weekends as operationally required.
• Application Instructions
• All interested candidates should include the following items in their application:
• Resume & Cover Letter
• Copies of any relevant certificates and diplomas
• Three Professional References
• All interested candidates should submit their complete application here.
• The posting will be active until filled. If you are having any problems submitting your application, please email [email protected].
• Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• St. John’s School is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, and perspectives strengthens our school community and enriches learning for our students.
• Our commitment to equity and inclusion aligns with the values of the International Baccalaureate, including respect, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship.
• St. John’s School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of hiring.