Careers

Individuals who reflect, citizens who act

TFS is a leading independent educational institution that has been instrumental in the shaping of today’s Canada, as the first French immersion school in the country and pioneer of bilingualism. We are an extremely diverse community that sets out to develop multilingual critical thinkers who celebrate difference, transcend borders and strive for the betterment of humankind. Throughout our history, TFS students have been characterized by their academic ambition, as well as by their determination to acquire an international perspective on local and global affairs.

In pursuit of this mission, TFS recruits excellent educators who are deeply committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, and who also share our passion for the all-round development of students as accomplished individuals and responsible citizens. Our teachers benefit from exceptional professional learning opportunities and a very competitive compensation package.

TFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and all of our staff and volunteers are expected to undergo child protection screening.

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect and engagement.

TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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What we look for in our teachers
- Academic qualifications and teaching credentials
- Strong French or English language skills (where required), with bilingual skills (French-English) preferred
- Ability to share subject knowledge with enthusiasm, inspire a love of learning and encourage students’ personal growth
- Familiarity with trends in education and technology
- Leadership and curriculum development skills
- Recognition of, and respect for, pluralism and individual differences
- Dedicated team player who will contribute to TFS’ mission
What we offer our teachers
- A stimulating work environment and the opportunity to deliver an enriched curriculum
- The opportunity to work with colleagues from a variety of multicultural backgrounds
- Students from diverse backgrounds who are intellectually curious and relish a challenging program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- A competitive compensation/benefits package, including the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- Superior working conditions
- A beautiful, scenic campus in Toronto with historic buildings alongside state-of-the-art facilities and a wooded ravine
- A well-established and welcoming campus for elementary students in Mississauga on the outskirts of Toronto
If you are a qualified educator with superior teaching skills, a demonstrated commitment to co-curricular activities and the development of the whole child, please contact us to explore teaching opportunities at TFS. We may not have an immediate opening, but we are interested in speaking with you.
What we look for in our administration team members

Our administration staff is chosen for the breadth and depth of their knowledge and skills and their determination to keep TFS at the forefront of teaching and learning. Occasionally, openings come up on our administrative team, in our branches or in the business office, admissions, advancement and alumni relations, human resources, IT, and marketing and communications departments.

Career Opportunities

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HRIS & Compliance Specialist
Position Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Toronto Campus – 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
Department: Human Resources
Start Date: August 2025

The Position:

As a member of the Human Resources team and reporting to the Executive Director, People and Culture, the HRIS and compliance Specialist is responsible for a variety of reporting tasks and data processing related to the employment cycle of all staff. This role manages internal databases and serves as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries from employees and external partners.

The HRISand compliance Specialist will maintain internal databases, ensure accurate digital employee records, train users on HR systems, and oversee the efficient operation of our HR software. The specialist will also act as the key liaison between the HR and payroll departments.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise employee data throughout the employment lifecycle (leaves, benefits, professional development, police checks, onboarding and offboarding, etc.)
- Update the HRIS system for changes such as salary adjustments, terminations, new hires, or other contract-related events
- Draft employment contracts
- Follow up on onboarding and offboarding tasks related to health benefits and pension plans
- Maintain up-to-date onboarding and offboarding processes
- Coordinate professional development and language classes (recording certificates, tracking, scheduling, etc.)
- Liaise with payroll and benefits teams to ensure updates are reflected accurately for each pay period
- Generate regular and ad hoc reports from internal databases (professional development, unions, payroll, HR)
- Communicate with HRIS partners and train system users on functionalities and updates
- Collaborate with the events team and campus principals to plan the new employee orientation week in August and the all-staff welcome day
- Respond to various employee inquiries related to HR
- Coordinate daily activities with the broader HR team
Please note: TFS reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties at its sole discretion.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate our core values of integrity, discernment, respect, and commitment. The ideal profile includes:
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Professional experience as an HRIS administrator or in a similar role
  Hands-on experience with HR databases and software (we use Payworks)
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Basic knowledge of employment legislation
- Proficiency in Google Drive, Docs, and other interactive online tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English, or a strong willingness to improve in one of the two languages
- Strong interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, and a collaborative approach
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude toward change
What we offer

TFS is an exceptional place to work, and our offers are generous as well as competitive in the marketplace in terms of:
- A competitive compensation
- An attractive group insurance package and participation in a RRSP plan or OTPP from the first day of employment
- Generous vacation policy and additional paid time off
- A stimulating working environment
- Multiple professional development opportunities
- A rewarding career where you can make a difference
TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible. Please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
Marketing - Events Manager
Position: Permanent

Position Type: Full time – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7

Branch: Marketing Communications

Start Date: July - August 2025

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Community Engagement and working in close collaboration with the Head of School and department and project leads across two campuses, the event manager will be responsible for supervising and organizing TFS’ signature events, acting as a coordinator for event scheduling, and supporting and advising departments on the logistical planning of departmental events. The manager will be responsible for the following:

Main duties
- Planning events on behalf of the Head of School from start to finish according to the requirements, target audience and objectives in collaboration with the Head of School or other event partners.
- As a member of the Community Engagement committee, managing the event calendar and event approval process for the school.
- Working with the marketing/communications team to ensure branding and promotion are timely, attractive and accurate.
- Supporting fundraising and donor stewardship, school-based informational events, etc. through developing and providing toolkits for event management and being the main point of contact between departments and the facilities and catering staff to coordinate their support of the event.
- Managing event budgeting and ensuring invoices are approved and processed according to school policy.
- Liaising and negotiating with vendors and developing a list of preferred vendors to be shared as a resource to departments.
- Creating event management committees made up of colleagues and volunteers, assigning tasks and managing their work to completion.
- Creating workback schedules, allocating resources in planning events; managing “day of” execution.
- Obtaining permits when needed.
- Developing event feedback surveys; compiling post-event reports and making recommendations for future improvements.
- Participating in meetings and/or events outside of regular business hours as required. This includes nights and weekends.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Who we are looking for

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect, and engagement. The ideal candidate has:
- Diploma or degree in marketing, public relations, business or hospitality
- Experience in coordinating or managing large and small event
- Superior project management skill
- Proficiency in various event-related software (Canva, Monday.com, Raiser’s Edge NXT, Mailchimp, etc.
- Communication and marketing skill
- Good leadership skill
- Highly organized multi-tasker with strong time management skill
- Expert interpersonal and collaboration skill
- Knowledge of the local industry and area is an asset
- Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred
What we offer

TFS is an exceptional place to work, and our offers are generous as well as competitive in the marketplace in terms of:
- A competitive compensation
- An attractive group insurance package and participation in a RRSP plan or OTPP from the first day of employment
- Generous vacation policy and additional paid time off
- A stimulating working environment
- Multiple professional development opportunities
- A rewarding career where you can make a difference
TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible.
PE - Educational & Administrative Assistant
Position: Permanent

Position Type: Full time

Hours of work: 10:15 am to 6.15pm (with one-hour unpaid lunch), Monday to Friday

Classification: B04

Location: Toronto Campus - 101 Mildenhall rd, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7

Branch: La p’tite école (Age 2 – Grade 1)

Date: August, 2025

About The Position

Reporting to the Principal and/or her delegate, you will be working closely with the Bilingual Branch Administrator and be responsible to:
- Purchasing of educational resources and office supplies on a regular basis
- Support the office staff all day to day activities or events
- Support classrooms/students in their daily needs
- Assume the reception duties from 4 pm to 6.15pm
- Help with lunch duties in the classrooms occasionally
- Help team members with the outside in pick-up duties
- Complete other assignments as and when required
You may also be asked, from time to time, to cover the branch’s support staff.
Who We Are Looking For

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect, and engagement. The ideal candidate profile is as follows:
- Excellent French and English skills (oral and written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to establish good relations with both internal and external members of the community
- Very comfortable with young students
- Ability to prioritize within a fast-changing environment
- Office administration experience in a school setting
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Solid knowledge of Word / File Maker Pro/ Maplewood would be an asset
What we offer

TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
- A competitive compensation
- An attractive group insurance package and participation in a RRSP plan or OTPP from the first day of employment
- Generous vacation policy and additional paid time off
- A stimulating working environment
- Multiple professional development opportunities
- A rewarding career where you can make a difference
TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible.