Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for

A 1.0 FTE Teacher (0.8 permanent, 0.2 term) for a Grade 5/6 multi-age classroom along with Electives as assigned.

Effective September 8, 2026.

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

Michelle Clark

Principal, Pierson School

Email: michelleclark@shmb.ca

Telephone: 204-483-6266

Application Deadline May 15, 2026 at 3:00.

Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Term (7.5 hours per day) 

Secretary for Souris School.

Secretaries are 10 month employees, aligning with the school calendar.

Term dates are: August 31, 2026 – July 19, 2027;

August 30, 2027 – January 7, 2028.

Position includes providing confidential secretarial support and financial management within the school, and working closely with students.  Applicants should be enthusiastic, respectful, flexible, and positive team

members.

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

for further information contact:

Rachel Svistovski, Principal

Souris School

Email: rachelsvistovski@shmb.ca

Deadline for applications is May 8, 2026

Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications fora 0.5 FTE permanent ResourceTeacher 

to primarily support students in Middle Years at Souris School.

Candidates should be experienced with individualized and inclusive programming in a Manitoba Education context. Strong skills in effective communication, collaboration, and flexibility would be an asset.

Effective September 8, 2026

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

Rachel Svistovski, Principal

Souris School

Email: rachelsvistovski@shmb.ca

Deadline for applications is May 6, 2026.

Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Permanent 

teacher for a Grade 5/6 multi-age classroom at Souris School.

Effective September 8, 2026

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

Rachel Svistovski, Principal

Souris School

Email: rachelsvistovski@shmb.ca

Deadline for applications is May 6, 2026.

Melita School is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years teacher for our Grade 1 class who is passionate about nurturing foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The ideal candidate will emphasize hands-on, play-based learning while supporting students in developing strong emotional regulation skills.

Effective September 8 to June 29, 2027.

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

Jodie Malnati

Principal, Melita School

Email: jodiemalnati@shmb.ca

Telephone: 1-866-422-5113

Application deadline is May 15, 2026 at 3:30. 

Southwest Horizon School Division and Turtle Mountain School Division are seeking a Student Information System (SIS) Specialist to support the effective use and ongoing management of our shared student information system, PowerSchool.

This full-time position plays a key role in ensuring accurate and confidentially maintained student data, efficient school operations, and high-quality support for staff users.

Mentoring, training and professional development will be provided to support success in this role.

About Our Divisions:

Southwest Horizon School Division and Turtle Mountain School Division are committed to providing quality education and fostering supportive working environments. Located in Southwestern Manitoba, both divisions serve a diverse range of communities and are dedicated to the success and well-being of their students and staff.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, monitor, and maintain PowerSchool to meet the needs of two Divisions.

• Serve as the PowerSchool administrator, including user management, security roles, and permissions.

• Maintain data integrity across student enrollment, demographics, scheduling, attendance, grades, report cards, and transcripts.

• Configure and maintain PowerSchool settings, code sets, and customizations to align with divisional policies and provincial reporting requirements.

• Coordinate and execute annual SIS processes (Start of Year, End of Year, student rollover, archiving and reporting cycles) for both school divisions.

• Support the creation and maintenance of master schedules, courses, sections, and grade scales in collaboration with school and divisional leadership.

• Develop and run reports and data extracts to support school-based decision-making, divisional planning, and provincial reporting.

• Provide support for PowerSchool-related issues, including troubleshooting login, and data problems.

• Plan and deliver training, documentation, and ongoing support for school staff and administrators on PowerSchool and related modules.

• Liaise with PowerSchool support and other vendors as needed, manage tickets, and coordinate system updates and enhancements.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Information Systems, Education, Computer Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a complex business system application; experience with PowerSchool is preferred.

• Strong technical skills; and experience configuring databases, data imports/exports, manipulating and developing queries.

• Familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets, and basic data analysis.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables.

• Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff and develop user-friendly guides and training materials.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff from both divisions, maintaining high standards of confidentiality and data security.

Work Arrangement

·         Full-time position, with 0.5 FTE dedicated to Southwest Horizon School Division and 0.5 FTE dedicated to Turtle Mountain School Division.

·         Flexible work location- with offices in Souris, Melita, or Killarney, MB.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact:

Stephanie Emberly

Superintendent

Southwest Horizon School Division

Box 820
67 Willow Avenue East
Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0

Telephone: (204) 483-5533

https://www.shmb.ca/

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

This position will remain open until filled.

The Southwest Horizon School Division (SHSD) is looking for a Senior Election Official to be responsible for the proper and impartial administration of the SHSD School Board Trustee elections in accordance with duties assigned by The Municipal Councils and School Board Elections Act.

Appointed by SHSD, the SEO is an independent officer who serves as the primary contact for the school board election. This position is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the trustee election process, including:

·   Complying with all election rules, deadlines and procedures

·   Receiving school trustee nominations

·   Preparing and maintaining voter lists for SHSD wards

·   Coordinating polling stations and supervising election staff

·   Receiving polling results and ballots at the polling station

·   Declaring results.

·   Ensuring the confidentiality and protection of voter and other personal information.

We are looking for someone with:

·   Knowledge of the Municipal Councils and School Boards Election Act and ability to interpret election legislation and procedural guidelines; 

·   Excellent communication, attention to detail, organizational and computer skills;

·   Ability to work independently and with SEOs of municipalities within SHSD;

·   Knowledge of the general electoral area;

·   Proven ability to manage complex processes with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

·   Previous experience in elections, governance, public administration, or project management under strict     deadlines is an asset.

Work Arrangement:

·   Term contract, effective June 1, 2026, or by mutual agreement.  Election day is October 28, 2026.

·   Flexible schedule.  To be discussed with successful candidate. 

·   Requires availability during the full election cycle, including evenings and weekends.

·   Wage: $35/hour.

·   Training is provided.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm.  

Please submit your application, along with three references, to:

Kevin Zabowski, Secretary-Treasurer

Southwest Horizon School Division

Box 820, Souris, MB., R0K 2C0

Email: kevinzabowski@shmb.ca

Telephone: (204) 483-6261

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Southwest Horizon School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Melita School is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate educator to join our team for a 1.0 FTE term position.

Courses to be taught include grade 6 ELA, Science and Math with the potential for additional elementary courses to be determined.

Effective September 8 to June 29, 2027.

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

Jodie Malnati

Principal, Melita School

Email: jodiemalnati@shmb.ca

Telephone: 1-866-422-5113

Application deadline is May 15, 2026 at 3:30.

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 Criminal Record Check 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