Careers

Work With Us at Pembina Hills School Division

Located between Edmonton and the geographic heart of Alberta, Pembina Hills School Division serves a diverse collection of communities where staff can build rewarding careers while enjoying a high quality of life. Whether you’re seeking the convenience of a community close to Edmonton or the unique opportunities of a rural setting, you’ll find welcoming schools, supportive colleagues, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students and communities.

Why Work Here?

  • Make a real impact
    In smaller and close-knit school communities, your work is visible, valued, and deeply connected to student success. You are not just part of a system—you are part of a community.
  • A supportive, collaborative culture
    We are a division that values teamwork. Staff across schools and departments work together to solve problems, share ideas, and support one another.
  • Diverse and rewarding experiences
    Our division includes a wide range of school settings—big and small—offering varied and meaningful professional experiences.
  • Professional growth and opportunity
    Learning doesn’t stop when you become an educator or staff member. Pembina Hills supports ongoing professional growth through division-wide learning opportunities, collaboration, mentorship, and professional development designed to help employees succeed and grow throughout their careers. Whether you are new to the profession or an experienced employee looking to expand your skills, you’ll find opportunities to learn, lead, and contribute.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
    Pembina Hills offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and pension plans that help employees and their families plan for the future. We are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional staff by providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
  • Employee Wellness
    We know that healthy, supported employees are essential to student success. Employee wellness is a priority at Pembina Hills, and we strive to create workplaces where staff feel valued, respected, and supported. Employees have access to confidential support services through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), as well as a range of resources designed to support personal and professional well-being.

Additional Recruitment Incentive – Swan Hills School

Eligible teachers accepting positions in Swan Hills may qualify for a recruitment incentive in addition to their salary and benefits. Contact Human Resources for current details and eligibility requirements.

Explore Our Communities
One of the most unique aspects of working with Pembina Hills is the opportunity to live and work in a variety of communities across central Alberta. Each location offers its own lifestyle, amenities, and sense of belonging—giving staff the chance to choose the setting that best fits their life.

With vibrant small towns and quiet rural communities surrounded by natural beauty, there are many places to call home within our division.

Job postings

We post all our teaching and support staff positions online. To submit your online application, see the instructions below.

Support staff positions      Management and Professional positions

Teaching positions

Apply for jobs online

Have questions about our postings? Contact our Human Resources Department at hr.phsd@pembinahills.ca or 780.674.8513.

Application Instructions

For technical assistance, call 1.877.900.5627

How to create your applicant account
  • Register as an External Applicant – Click Next
  • Your position category is:
    • Teachers = Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
    • Support = EA/TA (Educational Assistant), Clerical, Technicians, etc.
  • Click Next – Complete the Username & Password registration – Click Register
  • Create Portfolio
How to apply for jobs
  • Click on Job Postings in the black bar – Search Jobs
  • Go to bottom of page – Click Search
  • Click on Position (title of job posting)
  • Go to bottom of ad – answer Mandatory questions (4 questions)
  • Go to bottom right hand corner – Click Apply –  You will receive a confirmation email once you have applied
Record Checks

Criminal Record Checks should be obtained from the detachment nearest the employee or candidate’s residence. 

      • Barrhead RCMP Detachment –  780-674-4848
      • Westlock RCMP Detachment – 780-349-4492
      • Swan Hills RCMP Detachment – 780-333-4450

Intervention Record Checks are requested by e-mail to Alberta Child and Family Services. Visit the alberta.ca/obtain-a-child-intervention-record-check webpage for information.

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