June 1st, 2026
STAFF OPPORTUNITY
Elementary and Secondary School Vice-Principals and Principals
Required for Future Openings
Student Achievement & Well-Being
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is currently seeking committed educational leaders for the Elementary and Secondary School Principals & Vice-Principals Leadership Pools. Ideal candidates will support the WRDSB’s Strategic Plan and Board Improvement & Equity Plan with an emphasis on student achievement and well being; holding a deep awareness of, and commitment to, human rights and equity. Evidence of this work is demonstrated through action and leadership in Indigenous perspectives, anti-racism and anti-oppression efforts in order to create a positive, and inclusive school climate and learning environment.
Candidates will possess and be able to share:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- A demonstrated ability to work positively, collaboratively and respectfully with a strong focus on student success, achievement and well-being;
- Evidence of their leadership, lived experiences, strengths and impact on students, staff and community through the lens of WRDSB’s Sovereignty and Equity Leadership Competencies (SA&E) as well as the Ministry of Education’s Ontario Leadership Framework (OLF).
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishnawbe, Haudenosaunee and Chonnoton peoples and serves the cities of Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo, and the townships of Wellesley, Woolwich, Wilmot and North Dumfries. We acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge, laws, and philosophies of the Indigenous Peoples with whom we share this land today in the heart of southwestern Ontario. The WRDSB serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools, as well as alternative and continuing education sites. WRDSB is committed to creating learning environments that support the achievement and well-being of all students through partnering with staff, parents, families, caregivers and communities to promote success in learning and life.
The Waterloo Region District School Board acknowledges that our increasingly diverse student body deserves to have role models who understand their identities and lived experiences, and can serve them in unique ways.
Applications for Vice-Principal must have successfully completed Part #1 of the Principals Qualification program. Prior to placement in a position of added responsibility, the candidate must have also completed their PQP practicum.
Consideration will be given to those candidates who apply while completing Part #2 of the Principals Qualification Program. Candidates must indicate in their application the status of completion for these requirements. Successful candidates who have not completed Part 2 will be placed in the Leadership pool until such time as they have received their qualifications.
Applications for Principal must have successfully completed Part #1 and Part #2 of the Principals Qualification program. Candidates for Principal must have completed Principal Performance Appraisal (PPA) in their role as a Vice-Principal at the time of application.
Candidates who have previously applied for a Position of Added Responsibility (PAR) are eligible to re-apply no earlier than twelve calendar months after the previous PAR posting closing date. Candidates reapplying should have the opportunity to incorporate and demonstrate feedback from the previous process into their practice and application package.
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Candidates are asked to electronically submit a copy of the application package which includes the eight (8) components outlined below – as a PDF package – quoting which applicant pool you are applying to (ex. Secondary VP) via email to administrator_resumes@wrdsb.ca. This posting will remain open for the 2026-2027 school year and interviews for Elementary and Secondary Principal and Vice-Principal Pool positions will be held throughout the year. Submitted applications will be reviewed on the following dates: Elementary Vice Principal Pool – September 23, 2026 and February 5, 2027 Secondary Vice Principal Pool – February 26, 2027 Elementary Principal Pool – September 23, 2026 and February 26, 2027 Secondary Principal Pool – November 27, 2026 |
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Virtual Information Sessions
It is highly recommended to attend a virtual information session for these postings.
Registration deadline is two work days prior to the session date: Please use the registration link associated with each information session.
Video invitations will be sent to registrants the morning of that date’s session.
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Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4 pm |
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 at 4 pm |
Monday, Dec. 14, 2026 at 4 pm |
Queries regarding the pools can be directed to:
- Jay Fedosoff, Superintendent, Student Achievement & Well-Being (Chair of PAR Process, Chair for Elementary VP Pool)
- Paula Bender, Superintendent, Student Achievement & Well-Being (Chair for Secondary P & VP Pools)
- Kim Pividor, Superintendent, Student Achievement & Well-Being (Chair for Elementary P Pool)
The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
We actively encourage applications from members of, but not limited to, the following groups who have faced historic and/or current barriers to equity. As a system, we are committed to fostering and supporting their success in leadership roles and creating a strong sense of belonging.
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; and
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We are committed to providing appropriate accommodations, upon request, to support candidate participation in the hiring process in accordance with human rights protected grounds.
Scott Miller
Chief Executive Officer
Waterloo Region District School Board
1. POSTING Elementary and Secondary VP and P Pools for 2026-2027 2. AP 3340 (May 2025)-–-PAR-for-Principals-VPs 3. Fillable – WRDSB Leadership Self-Reflection Tool 4. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy, January 2025 5. PVP SALARY SCHEDULE effective September 1, 2026 6. Self-Identification Data Question, January 2025
Categories: Management
