BNDCS – Principal

PRINCIPAL – Birch Narrows Dene Community School

 Employment Opportunity – 2025-2026 School Year

 

Birch Narrows Dene Community School (BNDCS) is accepting applications to fill the position of Principal. Birch Narrows Dene Nation is a community of approximately 750-800 people situated in beautiful Northern Saskatchewan along the shores of Turnor Lake. The school accommodates students from Grades N-12. The school is an up-to-date facility that features a gym with change rooms, a multi-purpose room, a library, a home economics room, PAA room, science and computer labs, and several resource areas.

The school is proud to establish a community of learners through positive relationships which promote Dene/Cree/Michif cultures, languages, and traditional knowledge. A multitude of land-based education opportunities are provided throughout the year and at the newly completed school cabin, which incorporates a holistic approach to bridging Indigenous ways of knowing and academics to prepare students to succeed in the education system.

 

Qualifications: 

Minimum:

• Bachelors of Education degree from an accredited institution will be considered and also provide a timeline to obtaining a Masters of Education.

Preferred:

• Masters of Education degree

Other:

• Possession of a Saskatchewan Professional “A” Teacher’s Certificate;
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of Teaching & School Administration experience.
• Possesses strong ‘Instructional Leadership’ skills for teacher growth in a yearly teacher appraisal process.
• The Principal will have extensive knowledge and lived experiences of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples – to integrate community culture, values, and history into the curriculum and school’s culture and climate.
• The Principal will have knowledge and lived experiences in being a trauma-informed leader.
• Experienced in local FN governance, ministry of education, and federal policies/procedures that will ensure staff unity while managing all school aspects and overseeing an effective/efficient ‘Education Team’.
• The Principal will follow the BNDCS land-based educational calendar and will involve elders, students, families, & community members in school & events planning.
• The Principal will set high standards and expectations for academic achievement, especially in the areas of literacy and numeracy and will involve students, families, & community members.
• The Principal must possess excellent leadership skills in communication & will demonstrate what healthy, positive, and high-functioning classrooms are.
• The Principal will assist and provide supports to teachers in adjusting teaching styles and curriculum as required for inclusivity, using differentiated instruction.
• We are seeking an individual with a long-term commitment to the community’s educational structure.
• We offer our employees: STF Provincial Salary Grid; Northern & Basic Allowance; Comprehensive Benefits Package & Pension Plans; a signing bonus; and Professional Development/Workshops.

 

Interested applicants are invited to submit: A letter of application; resume stating qualifications and employment history; copies of credentials; current RCMP Criminal Records inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector Check; a copy of valid driver’s license; and a list of three (3) current professional supervisory references to:

 

Human Resources Department

8003 Flying Dust First Nation

Meadow Lake, SK     S9X 1T8

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (306) 236-5654  Fax: (306) 236-3509

 

 

For more information, please contact Patricia St. Denis, Senior Director of Education @ (306) 236-5654, or visit our website at www.mltc.net

 

Open Deadline. Applications to be reviewed on a regular basis.

 

MLTC sincerely appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.