Principal
About This Role
Indian Springs School – Principal Position for the 2026-2027 School Year
The Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS) is seeking qualified educational leaders for the role of Principal at Indian Springs School, situated in Swan Lake First Nation, Manitoba. This institution caters to students from Nursery through Grade 8, fostering a supportive and culturally rich learning atmosphere. Swan Lake First Nation is an Ojibway (Anishinaabe) First Nation community located in the Pembina Valley Region of south-central Manitoba, near the Municipality of Lorne.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Present a clear Child Abuse Registry Check
Preferred qualifications include:
- A Certificate in School Leadership
- Level 1 & 2 School Administrator’s Certificate
- Experience within First Nations education
- Familiarity with or a willingness to learn about Anishinaabe culture, language, and traditions
MFNSS offers an attractive benefits package, which includes:
- Health and Dental coverage, Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for Professional Development
- Relocation Assistance
- Competitive Salary
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format and indicating the position title) along with three professional references (including a reference from the most recent employer) to:
Human Resources
Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.
2-1100 Waverley Street,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9
Email: employment@mfnerc.com | Fax: 204.942.2490
Application Deadline: Open until filled
We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please refrain from making phone inquiries. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada at the time of application. For more information, please visit our website at www.mfnerc.org.