Overview
Position: Governance Support Officer
Location: Area 2 Office (Dauphin)
Start Date: TBD
Hours/Days/Months: 7.25 hours/day, 5 days/week, 12 months/year
Term of Employment: Permanent
Salary: $37.99/hour - $45.52 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025
The Governance Support Officer (GSO) supports the three-tiered system of elected officials, School
Committees, Area Advisory Committees, and the Board of Trustees. The GSO is a member of a team and
provides support to school committees and school administrators in Area 2. This position involves extensive
travel throughout the Division (ground and air) and some evening/weekend work requiring flexibility in hours
of work from time to time.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides general support for school committee operations (meetings, minutes, annual grants, etc.),
including policy interpretation and implementation.
• Conducts school and area committee orientation and training across the Division.
• Develops training and resource materials in support of all elected officials.
• Assists all school committees in implementing Board-approved roles and responsibilities as outlined
in The Public Schools Act.
• Supports all school committees with developing and implementing a yearly schedule, including
outcomes, strategies, indicators, and results.
• Develops and conducts school committee effectiveness evaluations.
• Participates in the planning and delivery of all aspects of the Annual School Committee Conference.
• Coordinates the review and possible revision of the Constitution and Terms of Reference for all
school committees and area advisory committees.
• Under the direction of the Senior Election Official, coordinates and conducts general elections, byelections and appointments, in accordance with Provincial legislation and School Division policy.
• Develops and implements training and orientation materials for school administrators and staff
regarding the role of school committees and the working relationship between staff members and
committees.
• Assists school committees with supporting school administration and staff in the implementation of
school goals and strategies outlined in the Division’s strategic plan.
• Under the direction of the Home Placement Coordinator, provides support for students in the Home
Placement Program as a Student Advisor
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
• Completion of post-secondary education in Community or Public Relations or certification in public
administration, preferred. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Valid Manitoba Drivers’ License
• Experience working with elected officials and various levels of government
• Understanding of public education system and Provincial legislation pertaining to the school system
• Knowledge of Provincial Legislation and School Division policy
• Knowledge of the operation of School Committees, Area Committees, Board of Trustees, Frontier
School Division governance model and elections legislation is an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Way of Life; fluency in at least one Indigenous language
would be considered an asset
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with designing and delivering training/orientation programs
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of record keeping and report writing
Company Information
Kelly Lambkin - Recruitment Officer
Phone Number: 2044719990
Email: [email protected]
Address: 30 Speers Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J 1L9
Website: https://www.fsdnet.ca