Current Openings

We are looking for a Lower School Shadow Assistant to start as soon as possible. This is a parent-funded position that will be reviewed in June, 2023. Presently a fixed term contract.

Working closely with the classroom teacher (Prep), an Inclusion Case Manager, and answering directly to the Lower School Principal, a Shadow Educational Assistant is responsible for the pastoral care and academic support of a child with specific learning needs, as outlined in an Individual Support Plan. 

Main Purpose of the Role

• To provide 1:1 support for a student.
• To support the development of learning, independence, communication and behaviour under the guidance of the classroom team and Inclusion Team. 
• To be willing to put our students’ needs at the centre of all they do at work. 

• To support a student during lesson, transition to other classes and during less structured times including on the playground.
• To assist with the development of resources for teaching activities, alongside the classroom team.
• To assist the classroom team in delivering educational programmes, designed by the teacher, and inclusion specialist working in school.
• To take part in team meetings, reporting on student performance.
• To be part of a classroom team, under the direction of the class teacher and experienced teaching assistants.

• Current or recent experience working with children in an educational, child care or special education setting (essential)

• Excellent command of English (essential)

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills (essential)

• Applicants must be a permanent resident of Hong Kong or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong (essential)

We are looking for Assistant Manager/Manager – Facilities.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Facilities, the Assistant Manager/Manager – Facilities is responsible for supervising the in-house maintenance contractor in a safe and efficient operation and maintenance at CDNIS. These maintenance functions include electrical, mechanical, fire safety, hot water and cooling HVAC systems, recycling, rubbish removal and stage/sound function set ups with AV equipment and stage furniture.

The Assistant Manager/Manager – Facilities is also responsible for developing specifications for new or revised HVAC systems; assisting in the supervision of multi-disciplinary Facilities staff and external contractors involved in the operation, maintenance and security of the CDNIS; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general CDNIS facilities requirements, in accordance with applicable regulations, ordinances, school policies and procedures.

• Prepares specifications for in-house maintenance and sources contractors; obtains quotes, writes proposals and evaluates; recommends contract award;
• Manages directly the in-house HVAC systems mechanical contractor and other air conditioning contractors; responds to site queries re operational problems; analyses troubleshoots; prioritizes, assigns / re-allocates work; develops weekly schedules; makes minor changes to remote access computerized control systems / software modules to meet site needs (e.g. reviews AC requirements, sets up parameters for control of physical plant operations); monitors delivery and facilities the resolution of vendor service level problems;
• Conducts regular meetings and identifies critical issues (e.g. full servicing; new or modified installations; provides technical advice, guidance and resolves escalated problems;
• Monitors quality, quantity and adherence to established service level standards; identifies and resolves performance concerns; obtains contractor records; prepares maintenance / repair / cost histories; analyses statistics and cost / benefits; identifies and recommends potential areas of saving; complies reports and recommends modifications to contracts as required to reflect revised specifications; negotiates revisions;
• Develops preventative / predictive maintenance procedures and service level standards; updates manuals to reflect current or amended regulations ordinances, policies and procedures; ensures distribution to contractors and maintains master copies;
• Performs a variety of administrative functions (in support of the Senior Manager – Facilities) including taking technical minutes of meetings with contractors; scheduling and coordinating contractor (e.g. cleaners, security) and facilities staff in the organization for admission tests; grafting letters; updating databases; granting car parking privileges;
• Responds to off-hours and / or emergency requirements; coordinates resolution;
• Assists in supervising staff as required by delegating work; providing technical guidance and advice; performing periodic inspections to confirm adherence to quality and quantity standards;
• Maintains currency with new concepts; assists in liaising with architect / project engineers re design for new / modified / altered construction (including clarification on materials, use and installation); reviews and confirms adherence to design specifications, CDNIS requirements and compatibility with existing infrastructure; assesses operational impacts; conducts cost-benefit analyses and provides recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and reduce construction and / or maintenance costs; develops estimates for future maintenance and labor costs;
• Monitors construction and identifies significant on-site problems requiring resolution (e.g. difficulty meeting specifications and schedule); initiates appropriate inspections; performs interim and final inspections on behalf of the Senior Manager – Facilities.
• Performs other comparable duties as assigned which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

• University Degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the provision of commercial and/or institutional ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) service work including maintenance repair and installation of equipment, power burners and boilers and including the design and maintenance of HVAC systems;
• Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures and equipment applicable to the HVAC trade;
• Working knowledge of computerized control software and equipment applicable to the HVAC trade;
• Working knowledge of the construction industry culture in Hong Kong;
• Knowledge of all Hong Kong construction and industrial safety related regulations/ordinances;
• Demonstrated supervisory ability with good organizational; interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skill in English and Chinese;
• Ability to analyses, interpret and use judgment in the resolution of problems;
• Working knowledge of office procedures and standard office equipment including personal computers and office software;
• Self-starter with ability to organize daily tasks, works independently and as a member of a team OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join the Communications team at Canadian International School of Hong Kong and discover how valued you’ll be.

As the Communications Specialist at Canadian International School of Hong Kong, you will help manage and improve all our communications flows, within and outside our school. In addition, you will be responsible for promoting a positive public image of our school. If you are an energetic person, and are passionate about communications and marketing, we would love to meet with you!

• Design and produce digital and printed collateral including brochures, newsletters, marketing materials, templates and other publications;

• Design, curate and manage published content and campaigns on all digital platforms;

• Manage the CDNIS website to ensure information is current, relevant and promotes the CDNIS brand;

• Manage all social media channels including creating content, scheduling and posting;

• Monitor trends in social media and digital technology for incorporation into strategy;

• Research and write articles, stories, and profiles for online and print distribution;

• Edit and maintain school website to ensure it is up to date and consistent;

• Manage weekly strategic communications including schoolwide e-newsletter;

• Produce engaging photos and videos for a variety of communication mediums;

• Ensure all communications and collaterals meet CDNIS’ unique tone and manner;

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time;

• Fulfill other professional duties as assigned.

Who we’re looking for
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A collaborative team player, the Communications Specialist will deliver top quality marketing and communications playing an important role in supporting the attainment of CDNIS’ Missions, Vision and Strategic Priorities.

The school seeks an individual with the following qualification, experience, skills, knowledge and personal attributes.

 Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or equivalent post-secondary education;
• Minimum 3 years of prior experience in a similar role;
• Proficient with using Apple and Windows systems/applications;
• Experience creating and editing digital videos and photography;
• Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign or similar;
• Experience creating communications in a CRM ex. Mailchimp;
• Experience managing a website and various CMS platforms;
• Experience creating, scheduling and implementing creative social media campaigns;
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and multi-task;
• Ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment and delivering on tight deadlines;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• High level of visual literacy, strong persuasive storytelling and attention to detail;
• Excellent English and Chinese skills required.

We are looking for a Health, Safety, and Security Officer.

Reporting to Deputy Head of School, the Health, Safety, and Security Officer is responsible for providing support to the School Leadership team in maintaining a safe and healthy School; ensuring all Health and Safety (H&S) policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to and regularly communicated to staff; reviewing and revising where necessary all Health and Safety (H&S) policies and procedures; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general CDNIS requirements, in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

• Chair the Health and Safety Committee,

• Ensure the security of the campus and manage the security guards, 
  work alongside school personnel (e.g. Facilities, Nurses, Laboratory Technicians, Swimming Pool Manager) to update all issues surrounding equipment, risk assessments, accident prevention, injury reporting, and other Health and Safety aspects around the school,

• Work with the Child Protection Lead in matters related to on-campus child safety and security,

• Conduct exercises in the handling of emergency situations such as fire drills, etc.

• Respond to all emergency situations on the school campus and render emergency aid, where necessary,

• Organize ongoing first aid training for all staff,

• Work with the Head of IT on a new campus security and access project,

• Promote health, safety, and security issues both at school and home through training programmes, parent sessions, and advice/discussions with staff and students,

• Monitor air quality and weather-related safety matters to ensure the safe running of programmes, both indoors and outdoors,

• Assist in the dissemination of up-to-date health and safety information.

We are looking for an IT Service Desk Analyst/Specialist.

Reporting to Head of Digital Services, the main role of IT Service Desk Analyst (SDA) is to facilitate the use of digital technology at CDNIS.  The SDAworks in OneDoor (the centralized digital support centre) as IT Service Desk to provide broad range of tiers 1 & 2 technical supports for teaching and business operations in CDNIS. This includes membership directory issues and innovative technology research.

• Provides 1^st & 2^nd tiers service-desk functions in support of OneDoor digital services operations including support and technical expertise to a range of issues relating to hardware (desktop, laptop & iPads), software, peripherals and projects. 
• Manage administration for user accounts, cloud services and deployment of desktops, laptops, iPads, software and IT equipment.

• Manage IT assets including hardware and software with proper inventory control on record keeping, maintenance and documentation. 

• Supports on-sight audio-visual events that take place in the campus. Arrange audio-visual equipment for meetings and various functions around the campus. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on software systems. 

• Ensure the success and rollout of MacBook and iPad 1:1 programmes.

• Liaises with vendors as necessary; obtain quotations for the provision of IT solutions; scheduling with IT vendors; working with IT vendors; verifying quality of work from IT vendors; acceptance of work provided by IT vendors. 

• Performs other comparable IT duties as assigned that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

• Minimum three years relevant working experience in IT environment with excellent customer service skills. Less experience may consider as IT Service Desk Specialist.

• Proficient in supporting and managing Apple, Windows and Google environments. Certifications such as Apple Certified Support, ITIL or other IT certification is a plus.

• Experience in MDM tools, general office automation software, O365 and cloud solutions.

• Ability to analyze, interpret and use judgment in the resolution of problems.

• Ability to adapt, see and seize opportunities, work with others, display good customer service qualities

• Highly motivated, quick learner and problem solver. Takes initiative, outgoing and dynamic.

• Curious and passionate about new technologies.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proficient in English, Cantonese and Mandarin (oral and written).

We are looking for IT Specialist (System Support). 

Reporting to the IT Manager, the IT Specialist is responsible for maintaining the school infrastructure (i.e. hardware: servers, printers, peripherals; Software: operating systems, standard applications, e-mail etc), investigates reported faults and provides technical supports to ensure the smooth and effective day to day operation of ICT services.

• Liaise with vendors; obtain quotations for the provision of IT solutions; scheduling with IT vendors; working with IT vendors; verifying quality of work from IT vendors; acceptance of work provided by IT vendors;
• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructures including networking equipment, servers, VM Machine and peripheral equipment including printers;
• Installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of operating systems, software applications and system management tools;
• Configure Active Directory including the features of DHCP, DNS, WSUS, Group Policy, Permission, File Sharing;
• Document composition such as design specification, deployment guide, admin guide, user guide, etc.;
• Perform routine tasks to maintain user accounts and permissions, including implementing disk space and printer quota policies;
• Perform system security and backup. Monitor security systems for potential threats and intrusion signs and make sure that security patches are always up to date;
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to the other systems staff as required;
• Respond to operational emergency situations (including off-hours calls);
• Perform other comparable IT duties as assigned which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, or information systems or related field preferred;
• At least 1-2 years of experience in an IT environment (preferably working in a multi-platform environment);
• Demonstrate experience of operating in installing, configuring and troubleshooting different operating systems such as Windows Server, Unix, Linux or MacOS;
• Hands-on technical skills on MS AD, GPO, DNS, SCCM, Exchange, PowerShell, vCenter, VMware, etc;
• Knowledge of networking protocols and understanding of the TCP/IP model;
• Experience with cloud platform/services (AWS, Azure,O365, etc) will be an advantage;
• Ability to analyse, interpret and use judgment in the resolution of problems;
• Basic to intermediate knowledge in computer networking and server environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills in English. Cantonese is a must;
• Strong organizational skills; proactive; ability to organize daily tasks; work independently and as a member of a team.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician in the Facilities Department.

Reporting to the Senior Technician, the Maintenance Technician is involved in the performance of a variety of semi-skilled preventive maintenance, repair, alteration and installation tasks on school buildings and equipment including electrical and plumbing services; the delivery and set up for school special events/functions; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general CDNIS facilities requirements in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

• Performs daily check-ups on various equipment inside the plant / pump rooms to ensure the air-conditioning and water supply are working effectively;
• Loads, delivers and assembles staging, backdrops, lighting, PA equipment, folding tables and chairs for the school functions;
• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled testing, repair, replacement and maintenance electrical and plumbing duties including electrical troubleshoot sockets and wiring, reports defects or irregularities in wiring, switches and fuse, hot water heating, fire sprinkler systems and equipment (e.g. boiler backflow preventers; roof and perimeter drains; sewer blockages); identifies major concerns and reports to supervisor;
• Operates, when required, threading machine, power drills, hilti guns and drills, jigsaws, metal band and steel cutting saws, arc/mig welding and oxy-acetylene welders, grinders, drill presses; and other standard maintenance tools;
• Performs other comparable duties as assigned which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

We are looking for a Theatre Technician.

Reporting to the LLAC - Senior Manager, the Theatre Technician is responsible for providing technical support for the LLAC and schoolwide. This includes performing a variety of responsible technical duties associated with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the LLAC’s light, sound, live streaming and rigging equipment; assigning work duties for supply theatre staff; and working collaboratively as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general CDNIS requirements, in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

• Operate, maintain, implement including microphones, sound equipment, lights, lighting console, audio mixer, speakers, amplifiers, projection, special effects equipment (example: hazer, fogger…etc), live streaming equipment and other technical systems used during assemblies, rehearsals performances and special events;
• Safety is one of the primary responsibilities - complete the necessary health and safety checks for the theatre and other performance venues at school to operate as a safe working venue;
• Operate and program lighting, sound equipment and other related technical equipment in advance of assemblies, rehearsals, performances and special events;
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify and resolve technical problems in a timely manner, and when working under pressure;
• Provide ongoing maintenance on technical equipment and any relevant reports as required to the LLAC Senior - Manager; 
• Repair and maintain lighting, sound, projection and rigging equipment either personally or through vendors;
• Assist with the staging of school productions and support external practitioners to run other backstage facilities;
• Have knowledge and patience to teach students to use professional theatrical equipment as required;
• When required, monitor and program the Air Conditioning programme for the LLAC, programming and adjustment of temperature controls in the theatre auditorium and lobby areas; and
• Perform other comparable duties as assigned which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

• Degree in Theatre entertainment field or related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience related to lead technician or technical direction field.
• Knowledge of proper placement and operation of lighting, sound, live streaming and rigging to obtain the desired theatrical effect.
• Knowledge of lighting, sound, live streaming and rigging maintenance requirements.
• Ability to generate theatrical lighting and audio reports.
• Ability to work safely and comfortably to work at height.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Have a positive attitude toward learning new equipment and working independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Self-starter with a dynamic attitude, willing to take initiative and new changes.
• Work well under pressure and a problem solver in a timely manner.
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Desirable knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of Barco products.
• Knowledge on CAD and Photoshop software.
• Knowledge on Black Magic and Vimeo streaming equipment.

We are looking for experienced theatre technical professionals specializing in audio, lighting, projection and rigging to join our Theatre Technician Team as part time Theatre Technicians on an on-call basis. CDNIS has a state-of-the Art 5-storey performing arts complex, Leo Lee Arts Centre (LLAC), with a 604-seat professional grade theatre, blackbox theatre, dance studio, visual arts studio and music rooms galore.

The purpose of the part time Theatre Technician(s) is to create and run, to the highest standards, all the technical aspects of the LLAC Performing Arts facilities, productions, presentations, and related events. The part time Theatre Technician(s) will report to the LLAC Senior Theatre Technician. As a member of the LLAC Theatre Technician Team, you will be expected to work across disciplines including stage, lighting, audio, and projection. The part time Theatre Technician(s) also involved in the performance of a variety of operational, preventative maintenance and repair tasks on audio visual equipment. In addition, the part-time Theatre Technician(s) will be responsible for the delivery, set up and operation of all AV and projection equipment required for school events & functions in the LLAC theatre, lobby, small & large gym, Alan Dick Forum, 6th and 12th floor cafeterias, 8th floor breakout area, library and other specific venues at the school.

• Responsible for live technical show operations & maintenance, equipment preparation, setup, programming, rehearsals, and strike throughout the daily operation,

• Able and with the knowledge to operate, program, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment for theatrical and live entertainment venues, including but not limited to Lighting, Audio, Video, Projection, rigging system(must be operated under the supervision of LLAC full time staff), Truss system, AV equipment,

• Common theatre health and safety knowledge is required, as theatre safely is one of the school main priorities,

• Able to understand and follow the LLAC safety procedures and protocol at all times. All supply theatre technicians will be given safety protocol training on their first day,

• On occasion, the applicant needs to be responsible for Front Of House duty to encompass all aspects of the audience experience before, during, and after your performance, including the comfort and safety of each of your audience members,

• Work independently with attention to work detail to ensure adequate events and running smoothly,

• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) is currently looking for Supply School Nurses to cover daily school nurse absences.

A school nurse is responsible for providing first aid to all students, staff and parents/visitors; maintaining school medical supplies and student health records; liaising with relevant government health and education departments regarding health programs, immunization, and relevant health concerns; giving advice and support to all staff with regard to health and safety issues in the School; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general CDNIS requirements, in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Nursing or a Nursing diploma.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Experience in emergency care nursing including seizure management, medical responses to anaphylactic reaction, treatment of sprains and fractures.
• Training with AED (Automated External Defibrillator), use of an epi-pen, etc.
• Knowledge of appropriate medical manuals such as MMS (Medicine Information Manual) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).