Medical Arts jobs in Kamloops, BC

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

THE ORGANIZATION KAMLOOPS-THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located in the stunning surroundings of BC’s interior, the Kamloops-Thompson School District serves approximately 16,000 students, including 2,700 students of Indigenous ancestry, in 49 schools. Our District is dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive of the diversity of their entire learning community. With an annual budget of approximately $251 million and nearly 3,000 employees, our District offers a variety of enhancement programs, including: French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, sports academies, trades programs, a K-12 fine arts school, and an elementary science and technology school across 35 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school, one alternate education program, one continuing education program, and one Provincial Online Learning school.

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is located on the territory of the Secwépemc Nation and serves seven local bands and the Métis Nation in a large geographical area. The District extends to Pinantan Lake, Heffley Creek, Sun Peaks, Barriere, Clearwater, Vavenby, and Blue River to the north, Logan Lake to the south, Savona to the west and Chase and Westwold to the east.

For more information about our school district please visit www.sd73.bc.ca.

THE OPPORTUNITY ASSISTANT MANAGER – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM HOMESTAY

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Manager of International Student Program (ISP) Homestay for School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson). This is a full-time exempt position starting at $72,764 per year. The position will include some evening and weekend work. The International Student Program (ISP) Homestay Assistant Manager will work closely with the ISP team, under the direction of the District Principal – International Education, to effectively work with the ISP Homestay Manager to manage the operational components of the International Student Homestay Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promoting the Homestay Program and the value of International Student Programs in the community
• Overseeing and working with the School District No. 73 Communications Department for the recruitment of prospective homestay families through a variety of methods
• Working with the Homestay Manager to design, maintain, and revise homestay family application and selection processes, contracts/agreements, a homestay family handbook, records, student handbook, student placement processes and homestay profiles to meet program, district, and governmental needs and requirements and to reduce and mitigate risk
• Supporting the vetting and selection process for homestays (including reviewing applications, facilitating Criminal Record Checks, home visits, and collecting other relevant information)
• Assisting with making homestay placements for all programming, including summer school
• Maintaining the homestay component of the True North database
• Providing regular communication to homestay families through multiple formats (True North, email, text, phone, newsletters, in person meetings)
• Provide presentations to students (one-on-one or as part of an orientation) on how to be successful in a homestay environment
• Manage the process for students receiving permission to travel outside of the Kamloops area
• Tracking arrival and departure information of students and meeting them with their homestay families at the airport upon arrival
• Providing orientation to new families and ongoing in-service training and education for returning homestay families
• Providing homestay profiles, in a timely manner, to agents for their incoming students
• Support homestay families and students with the coordination of medical plans and assist in hospital visits, including medical claims
• Attending meetings as requested by the District Principal – International Student Program
• Problem-solving student and homestay related issues as they arise
• Provide pick-up/drop off support for emergency homestay moves
• Availability for evening and weekend on-call duties, including at times monitoring the emergency phone
• Marketing and recruiting new homestay families
• Perform all related duties as assigned by the District Principal – International Education, Assistant Superintendent responsible for International Education, and the ISP Homestay Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary degree, certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a homestay service or program
• Experience in marketing
• Experience working with international students and demonstrated cross cultural understanding and sensitivity
• Highly effective interpersonal and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated organizational and management skills including the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team
• Excellent leadership skills, using tact and good judgement, especially when faced with stressful situations
• Ability to use standard office equipment, proficiency with MS Office, database programs and administrative software
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• A valid BC driver’s license, business use insurance and a safe driving record
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and evenings as required

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $72,764 - $90,955, plus an excellent comprehensive benefits package.

TO APPLY

To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references in a single PDF to clamont@sd73.bc.ca. By submitting your three professional references you agree that all references will be received in confidence and, therefore, will not be shared with you, except in summary form with no reference to the party supplying the information.

This posting will remain open until 12:00 PM on September 10, 2026.

The District appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick (jwiedrick@sd73.bc.ca).