Current Openings

Canadian International School of Hong Kong is looking for a Development Manager.

The Development Manager shall develop, implement and manage an annual fundraising programme within budget guidelines; organize a series of community-building events; and build a structure for effective alumni relations. He/she will do so employing best practices and sound development strategies in support of the vision and goals of the school. The Development Manager will oversee the Alumni and donor databases, and engage alumni locally as well as throughout Asia, North America and Europe.

The Development Manager will be a key member of the school's administrative organization structure, working closely with the Senior Administrative Team and with the Senior Manager - Communications and with accountability to the Board Development Committee. He/she will work closely with and develop strong ties with the parent community of CDNIS and will help organise parent volunteer support.

• creating a strategic annual fundraising plan with explicit goals, milestones and time lines;
• effectively implementing and managing major fundraising programmes and activities which may include capital campaigns, annual giving, special fund-raising projects, signature events, major donor recognition programmes and events, in-kind donor initiatives, and others as directed by the Board Development Committee;
• implementing and developing strategic plans on alumni communications and alumni support for the school;
• developing guidelines based on best fundraising practices for CDNIS;
• organizing and implementing effective events that tie together fundraising, school spirit, and community involvement; and
• carrying out any additional duties, which may be assigned by the Head of School.

• degree in a related field such as communications and/or marketing;
• demonstrable experience and success in fundraising, or income generation activity in any other field;
• evidence of event planning experience;
• demonstrated success in working as a member of a team, and developing effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and donors;
• strong interpersonal skills, accomplished writing and presentation skills;
• ability to set goals and develop a realistic strategic plan for attaining the goals;
• ability to represent the school in a positive manner at all times;
• ability to inspire trust and confidence in working with members of the school community and effectively communicate the mission of CDNIS; and
• excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Putonghua and Cantonese preferred.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• experience in the education sector as a school development officer;
• local experience in Hong Kong in a similar role.

Canadian International School of Hong Kong is looking for a Business Systems Specialist.

Reporting to the Manager, the Business Systems Specialist is responsible for the development, configuration, enhancement, and ongoing support of the school’s enterprise application environment, with a strong emphasis on application development skillsets and the support of ERP systems, including financial and human resources platforms. The role ensures that enterprise applications operate securely, reliably, and efficiently while evolving to meet academic, administrative, and operational requirements, and applies development, configuration, and integration expertise to deliver system enhancements, customisations, workflows, reporting, and automation. Working closely with finance, HR, academic, and administrative stakeholders, the specialist translates business needs into effective technical solutions, manages user access and data integrity, resolves application issues, and supports integrations across enterprise systems. In addition, the role collaborates with vendors on system upgrades and issue resolution, contributes to testing, documentation, and user enablement, and actively promotes the adoption of AI-enabled tools, data modelling, and analytics to enhance system capabilities, optimise business processes, and improve insight, efficiency, and the overall digital experience across the school.

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) is looking for an Administrative Officer (School Bus Coordinator).

Reporting to the Senior Business Administration Manager, the Administrative Officer (School Bus Coordinator) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the school bus service for over 1,800 students and about 300 staff; performing as a close liaison between the school, parents and the school bus provider in keeping all the buses running safety, efficiently and effectively; and assisting in overall general office administration.

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) is looking for a full time Admissions Assistant to join our Admissions department.

Reporting to the Admissions Managers and the Senior Admissions & Student Services Officer, this position provides essential clerical/administrative duties in the Admissions Department to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities.

Applicant/Student Record Management:

• Maintain applicant/student record and data accuracy in the student information system (Veracross)
• Merging/uploading of application and related documents
• Assist in admin/ clerical duties for students’ re-enrollment and new students’ enrollment
• Assist in year-end students exit procedures

Other Duties:

• Co-work with the Admissions Officers for school tours arrival and departure
• Assist in admissions activities preparation (such as onsite admissions assessment venue set up)
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Grade 12 graduate or above
• At least 1 year working experience in admin and clerical duties
• Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
• Desirable Qualifications & Experience
• Proficient in MS Office and office related software/ apps, such as Adobe Acrobat, Canvas etc.
• Flexible, willing to learn and a good team player

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) is looking for a Receptionist for our Early Years Centre at THE SOUTHSIDE.

Reporting to the Senior Receptionist, the Receptionist is responsible for the provision of switchboard/reception duties for CDNIS Early Years Centre; welcoming and greeting the public, students and families, sorting and distributing incoming mail; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general CDNIS requirements, using both computerized and manual systems, in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

• understand, advocate and hold a professional posture in line with the school’s culture of proactive collaboration, unconditional nurture, and openness by being a self-directed contributor whenever needs arise
• provides high quality and proactive customer services in the form of actively and warmly welcoming and greeting students, teachers, parents, and visitors to understand and service their needs and inquiries
• positively and warmly directing all inquiries to appropriate channels for timely replies and resolutions 
• promptly and attentively respond to inquiries from parents, students and the public, providing assistance, resolving issues when possible and appropriate, or to ensure the parents are heard and seeking a responsible contact to help resolve
• lend support, care and assistance to students, families and staff when and wherever required to ensure a smooth, seamless and safe school day

In collaboration with the Senior Receptionist:

• assistant in the management of teaching/learning activities as directed by the Head Teacher 
• keep track of student attendance, data and records with accuracy, confidentiality and sensitivity. The receptionist may also coordinate with teachers and administrators to follow up on absences and handle attendance-related matters 
• schedule appointments for parents and staff members, ensuring that calendars are organised, and conflicts are minimised 
• monitor visitors, implement visitor sign-in procedures and ensure the security of the school premises 
• Serves as a reliable communication conduit between students, parents, staff and administration, facilitating dialogue and ensuring smooth operations within the school 
• support the enrolment and registration process by providing information and timely follow-up to prospective students and their families and collecting necessary documents and fees 
• support and actively promote school events, including parent volunteer activities, assemblies, fundraisers, open houses, or parent information sessions 
• oversee the management of the school supply chain by actively working with the teacher in all phases of procurement process 
• lead out under the supervision of the Senior Receptionist, the scheduling and coordinating of the parent-teacher conferences, ensuring that appointments are scheduled efficiently and providing necessary information to parents and teachers 
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Receptionist to identify the areas of need and to develop the caretakers’ duty rosters and responsibilities to ensure a safe, healthy and clean school environment
• performs all necessary office and administrative services including mail handling, filing, photocopying, receiving and distribution of documents/packages required to ensure a smooth and seamless school operations
• performs other comparable duties as assigned which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Graduate 
• experience with customer service 
• experience with switchboard and reception 
• ability to use good – end user focused judgment and tact in providing information 
• ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision 
• excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills in English and Chinese (preferably in Mandarin). 
• working knowledge of office procedures and standard office equipment including personal computers and office software 
• minimum typing speed of 40 wpm  

OR  an equivalent combination of training and experience 
 
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• team player and dynamic personality 
• calm under pressure and continues to exercise good judgment to benefit the situation 
• agile, adaptable and flexible in mindset 
• technologically savvy with common use apps and devices

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).