POSITION: Principal

LOCATION: Community of Blind River / Elliot Lake

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2026 (may include transition from June to August)

ANNUALIZED SALARY: $146,505 to 160,000

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is seeking dynamic Catholic leaders that are committed to inspiring and supporting student achievement, academic excellence and the Board’s mission, vision, and strategic commitments through innovative and transformational Catholic leadership.  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ontario Principals’ Qualifications or currently enrolled in Part 2
• Any three of: Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior Qualifications
• Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1
• Special Education, Part 1
• Excellent written and oral communication, and outstanding presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience in the areas of instruction and assessment.
• Active participation in their Catholic parish faith community

The successful applicant will demonstrate evidence of the following practices and procedures in accordance with the Ontario Leadership Framework (2013) – Catholic School-Level Leadership Framework:

• Setting Directions
• Building Relationships and Developing People
• Developing the Organization to Support Desired Practices
• Improving the Instructional Program
• Securing Accountability
• Cognitive Resources
• Social Resources
• Psychological Resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Specialist
• Special Education, Specialist
• French as a Second Language, Part 1
• Experience in a Vice-Principal position

APPLICATION PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified applicants are requested to submit the following:

1. Cover letter and resume with three references;
2. A current pastoral reference form and a summary of leadership positions in education and faith-related activities;
3. Three professional references with two being from most recent supervisors, one being a principal;
4. Current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification;
5. PQP Part 1 and/or PQP Part 2 certificate or proof of enrolment; and
6. Most recent performance appraisal.

Interviews will be held Monday, June 15, 2026. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to do a 10-minute presentation. 

Please note, the job title must be included in the subject line of your email, in order to be considered for this position.

Please submit your application package by 4:00 p.m. on May 28, 2026 to job.applications@hscdsb.on.ca.

THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities.  The Board will take into account the person’s ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person.  Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.