Employment at BHNCDSB

As a Catholic Learning Community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence, which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ.

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides a Christ-centered education to approximately 12,000 students within 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school.

The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants, principals and administrators and non-academic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities, supports and resources are available to our students and the system.

The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto, one hour east of London and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Academic Opportunities

The BHNCDSB offers a variety of academic employment opportunities including:

Permanent Contract Teachers
Long-Term Occasional Teachers
Occasional Teachers
French as a Second Language Teachers
Education Students on a Temporary Certificate of Qualification and Registration

French Teaching Opportunities

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is seeking French as a Second Language teachers on an ongoing basis for Permanent Contract, Long Term Occasional, and Occasional teaching positions in our Core French, French Immersion and Extended French programs. We welcome applications from Certified Teachers, as well as education students on a Temporary Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

Application Requirements for Academic Opportunities

Applications for all teaching positions with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board must include the required documents as outlined on the individual job posting. Academic positions within our Board require a recommendation from a Roman Catholic Priest which can be provided via the Teacher Pastoral Reference Form.

Principal and Vice-Principal Opportunities

Applicants interested in an Elementary or Secondary Principal/Vice Principal position or applicants interested in being appointed to the Principal/Vice-Principal Pool, must apply to a specific posting, as advertised on ApplyToEducation.

The Principal/Vice-Principal Pool will be maintained for both Elementary and Secondary positions, which may become vacant at any time. The Board will appoint candidates from the pool to a vacant position, giving consideration to the school community.

Application Requirements for Principal and Vice-Principal Opportunities

Applications for Principal/Vice-Principal positions must include a cover letter, resume, pastoral reference, completion of the Board’s Principal Application Package and any other required documents as outlined on the individual job posting.

Non-Academic Opportunities

The Board offers a variety of non-teaching employment opportunities for staff who provide support to our schools. These positions can either be based within a school or within our central offices. Non-Academic positions within the BHNCDSB include:

Support Staff – including Custodial and Maintenance, Early Childhood Educators,
Educational Assistants, Library Technicians, Secretaries and Receptionists
Student Support Services – including Child and Youth Workers, Social Workers, ABA Leads and Speech and Language Pathologists
Lunch Monitors and Emergency Instructors
Information Technology
Human Resource Services
Health and Safety
Managers and Supervisors
Finance, Purchasing, Payroll and Accounts Payable

Application Requirements for Non-Academic Opportunities

Applications for Non-Academic positions must include a cover letter and resume. Any additional requirements will be specified on the individual job posting.

Please note that applications for Early Childhood Educator positions must also include a recommendation from a Roman Catholic Priest by completing the Early Childhood Educator Pastoral Reference form.

Vulnerable Sector Check (Police Records Check)

As a condition of employment with the BHNCDSB, all successful candidates in both academic and non-academic positions will be required to provide an original satisfactory Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) obtained within six months prior to the start of employment. The BHNCDSB does not assume any costs associated with obtaining this documentation.