Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association

Suite #205, 9940 - 106 Street

Edmonton, AB 

Job Details

Location: Edmonton, AB (Downtown)

Terms/Conditions: Full-time (35 hours per week), continuing employment, probationary period. 

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package will be provided, including: health, dental, pharmaceuticals, health spending account, contributions towards a defined pension plan, professional development funding, paid holidays and vacation time.

Application Period: June 16, 2025 (or until a suitable candidate is found).

The Organization:

Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association is a non-profit organization that serves as the political advocacy arm of the publicly funded Catholic school system, while supporting the faith formation and professional development of Catholic school trustees from across Alberta, Yukon and NWT. 

ACSTA is governed by a board consisting of a director from each member board, and works in close collaboration with the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA), Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education (GrACE), and the Bishops of Alberta, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

Employee Responsibilities:

The Governance Manager works closely with the Executive Director to support the governance activities of the ACSTA Board of Directors. This includes, but is not limited to: 

• planning, organizing, and providing support at Board of Directors Meetings and all ACSTA Committee Meetings;
• advising the Executive Director, Executive Committee and Board of Directors regarding governance matters (meeting agendas, procedures, minutes, reports;
• supporting the Executive Director, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors with the annual budgeting and auditing process;
• assisting the Executive Director, the Governance Committee, and the Board of Directors with policy development, review, and compliance; 
• planning and organizing professional development opportunities for the Board of Directors and Association membership; and 
• planning, organizing, and facilitating the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will also work closely with both the Office & Events Coordinator, and the Communications Coordinator. 

As ACSTA’s Governance Manager, you will be required to perform the duties set out in your respective job description as well as any other duties or expectations that may arise from time to time and may be assigned to you. You are required to abide by any and all Association policies and procedures.

What you bring:

1. Catholicity 

• In order to support the vision and mission of ACSTA, applicants will need to have a strong understanding of and commitment to the Catholic faith.
• Applicants will also need to have a strong understanding of and commitment to the evangelizing mission of Catholic education.

2. Skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster effective relationships with Catholic school trustees, system administrators, and bishops. Able to represent the Association with diplomacy and effectiveness to all stakeholders.
• Familiarity with effective board meeting best practices and procedures (Robert’s Rules of Order) is required. 
• Perform as a team player who builds trust, consults, collaborates, delegates prudently, shares in decision-making, and engages in healthy conflict.
• A self-starter able to independently manage their time, appropriately prioritize tasks, and who develop new ideas, strategies and initiatives. High degree of adaptability and willingness to innovate.     
• The position requires strong computer proficiency (i.e. Adobe Suite, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canva, Doodle) – the ability to learn to use new software as needed is a job requirement. Familiarity with Sage and/or Quickbooks would be an asset.    
• Must be able to commute to downtown Edmonton. A Class 5 driver’s license and/or the ability to travel provincially on occasion is an asset. 

3. Experience 

• The successful candidate will require at least 3-5 years experience supporting board operations, including: board meetings, committee meetings, policy development, compliance, and budgeting. 
• Experience planning and organizing large events (150-200 attendees) would be an asset.
• Experience working in partnership with or within Catholic organizations – especially Alberta’s publicly funded Catholic school system – would be an asset.

4. Education

• This position requires a degree, diploma or certificate in business administration or a related field. Extensive directly related experience may be considered in lieu.

Application:

Please send your resume, cover letter, and any questions you may have to Brendan Cavanagh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by June 16, 2025.