Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a

1.0 FTE (6 hours per day) Education Assistant to work at Hartney School.

Effective September 8, 2026.

To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references),

or for further information contact:

Dayna Leslie, Principal

Hartney School

Telephone: 204-483–6295

Email: daynaleslie@shmb.ca

Deadline for application is June 19, 2026.

Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Permanent Teacher for Grade 1 at Hartney School.

Effective September 8, 2026.

To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further information contact:

Dayna Leslie, Principal

Hartney School

Telephone: 204-483-6295

Email: daynaleslie@shmb.ca

Application deadline is June 19, 2026, at 12:00.

Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a

1.0 FTE (6 hours per day) Education Assistant to work at Souris School.

Effective September 8, 2026.

To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references),

or for further information contact:

Kelsey Kroeker, Vice-Principal

Souris School

Telephone: 204-483–6233

Email: kelseykroeker@shmb.ca

Deadline for application is June 19, 2026.

Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE term Teacher to work at Waskada School.

Courses to be taught include ELA (Gr 5/6, 7/8), Science (K-2, 5/6), Art (5/6), Human Ecology (7/8).

Effective September 8, 2026.

To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further information contact:

Lori Pople, Principal

Waskada School

Telephone: 204-483–6270

Email: loripople@shmb.ca

Deadline for application is June 23, 2026 at 3:00.

Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE term Speech and Language Pathologist to work at various locations within the division. The position will include .30 PROMISE Years (Ages 0-5) and .70 Southwest Horizon Schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12).

Effective September 8, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

The successful candidate will have the knowledge to evaluate, diagnose, and program for communication disorders in the preschool and school age population.  Working in a consultative/collaborative professional team environment.

The qualified candidate will possess (or be eligible for) a valid Certificate of Practice with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba. The qualified candidate will also hold or be eligible for a Manitoba School Clinician Certificate.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and experience, or for further information contact:

Kristin Polnik, Student Services Coordinator

Southwest Horizon School Division

kristinpolnik@shmb.ca

Deadline for applications is June 24, 2026.

Southwest Horizon School Division is now accepting applications for a school bus driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students in our division. 

We have a route opening in the community of:  Pierson

We are also looking for spare drivers in the Melita / Pierson area.

This position will begin Thursday September 10, 2026.  

Salary and benefits as per Divisional scale.  

A valid Class 2 license & School Bus Driver’s certification is required. Training can be provided.

To submit your application (mail, fax, email, or in person) or for further information contact:

Lori Couling, Transportation Supervisor 

Box 820    

Souris, MB  R0K 2C0

loricouling@shmb.ca

Ph (204) 483-6251

Fax (204) 483-5535

Deadline for applications is June 30, 2026.

Southwest Horizon School Division is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our Finance team.  This is a permanent, full-time (12-month) position.

Southwest Horizon School Division is located in southwestern Manitoba, with Division Offices located in Souris and Melita, MB. The Division serves approximately 1,500 students and has a strong commitment to small schools and to delivering high-quality, innovative educational programming. There are 12 schools in our Division, supported by over 400 dedicated employees.

Reporting to the Secretary-Treasurer, the successful candidate is responsible for full cycle payroll functions for all employees within Southwest Horizon School Division. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of employee payroll, benefits, and related employee services, including producing and maintaining personnel records in accordance with applicable legislation, Collective Agreements, and Division policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

·     Process payroll for SHSD staff in accordance with collective agreements, division policies and procedures and for regular, part-time and casual employees. This includes set-up, maintenance, and distribution of salary information within a computerized payroll system.

·     Enroll and maintain employees in applicable benefit plans.

·     Prepare, balance, and submit remittances, statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits to governing external agencies.

·     Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of group benefits, Workers Compensation Board, and government related benefits.

·     Respond to queries about pay and benefit-related matters, as well as composing letters of information and correspondence as required.

·     Balance year-end salary costs to T4 summary, prepare and distribute T4 statements.

·     Liaise with third party benefit providers, which includes but not limited to Manitoba Blue Cross, Pension Administrators, Teacher Retirement Allowance Fund, MTS Disability Benefit Plan and Group RRSP program.

·     Maintain personnel records for all employees.

Required Qualifications:

·     Post-secondary training in payroll, accounting, or business administration program, or the equivalent combination of education and experience providing payroll and benefits services.

·     Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality.

·     Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·     Excellent oral and written communication skills, and customer service skills.

·     Effective analytical and proven problem-solving skills, detail-oriented and capable of maintaining accurate records.

·     Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in managing sensitive information.

 Preferred Qualifications:

·     Minimum of two years’ experience administering payroll and benefits, preferably in a unionized environment.

·     Completion of core level courses in the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) program.

·     Familiarity with integrated financial, payroll and HR information systems such as Bellamy or Payworks.

·     Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and regulations pertaining to payroll practices.

·     Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Southwest Horizon School Division offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and experience, to Southwest Horizon School Division. 

Email submissions to: info@shmb.ca

For further information contact:

Kevin Zabowski, Secretary-Treasurer

Telephone: 204-483-6261

Email: kevinzabowski@shmb.ca

Application deadline June 19, 2026.

Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE term Teacher to work at Waskada School.

Courses to be taught include Grade 5/6 ELA, Grade 5 Art, Grade 5 & 7 Science, Grade 7 Home Economics, and Grade 9 Social Studies.

Effective immediately to June 30, 2026.

To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further information contact:

Lori Pople, Principal

Waskada School

Telephone: 204-483–6270

Email: loripople@shmb.ca

Position open until filled.

If you are a teacher who is duly certified in the Province of Manitoba, or a student who has convocated but not yet been certified by Teacher Certification Branch, and wish to be added to our substitute teacher list, please supply us with the following: 

• A completed Substitute Teaching Application form.  

• A photocopy of your Manitoba Teaching Certificate

• A completed Application for Direct Payroll Deposit form

• Current (6 months or earlier) Criminal Record Check (from local RCMP) and Child Abuse Registry Check

• A Respect in Schools completion certificate

• An Accessible Customer Service completion certificate

• Completed TD1 Federal and TD1MB forms

• Completed Pledge of Confidentiality form 

Please note:  Bachelor of Education students awaiting convocation must provide a letter of verification from Professional Certification stating that they are eligible for employment. 

Student Teachers will also need to provide a letter of permission from the office of the Dean at their University.  

For the record checks you need to provide a current criminal record and child abuse check (please see our website Administrative Procedure 5-05 - Criminal Record/Child abuse Registry Checks).  

If you already have these records, we will accept copies, as long as they are less than 6 months old.  If you do not have any records you need to obtain a Criminal Record Check by filling in the form at your local RCMP/constabulary office.  

A Child Abuse Registry self-check can be done by downloading the forms from the Adult and Child Abuse Registry Website.

Email or mail the above information to:

Human Resources

Southwest Horizon School Division

Box 820

Souris, MB., R0K 2C0

info@shmb.ca

Telephone: (204) 483-6249