2025-050; Director IT Enterprise Systems

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking a Director of IT Enterprise Systems to lead IT initiatives that enhance community quality of life. This senior role involves overseeing IT systems, managing budgets, and collaborating with various stakeholders to align IT strategies with city goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of progressive management experience at a senior level.
• Certification in project management or IT service management is desirable.
• Knowledge of technology industry trends and municipal government operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and management of IT Enterprise Systems initiatives.
• Oversee design, implementation, and support of IT systems for city needs.
• Manage capital and operating budget for Business Applications & Support.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.

The Director, IT Enterprise Systems is a senior leader in business and technology who reports to the Chief Information Officer and leads the planning, organization, and management of IT Enterprise Systems initiatives that support the city’s vision of creating and sustaining the best quality of life for the entire community. The Director oversees the design, implementation, operation, and support of IT systems and programs that serve the business and citizen needs of the city, such as enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, business intelligence, data analytics, digital services, and cloud computing. The Director also participates in organization-wide initiatives and collaborates with other IT leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment of IT strategy, policies, and standards across the department and organization. The Director provides leadership in managing all business applications, security, access controls, reporting infrastructure, and application integration. The position manages the capital and operating budget within approved limits for Business Applications & Support initiatives. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field with a minimum of eight years of progressive management experience at a senior level, preferably in municipal government. Certification in project management, process engineering, IT service management, or software development lifecycle methodologies is desirable. The role requires thorough knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, legislation, methods, procedures, and technology industry trends applicable to the work, as well as City rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, and operations. It also requires knowledge of the functions, projects, and operations of all City departments and their requirements. This role necessitates the ability to apply technology industry trends to enterprise systems and applications; supervise and motivate staff; manage large projects and programs including scope, planning, risk management, and vendor management; develop solutions to business problems; anticipate trends; and create innovative strategies. The ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive, complex, and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy is essential. Organizational, conceptual, and analytical skills are required, along with the ability to set priorities, goals, and objectives. A Driver’s Licence for British Columbia is required.

The closing date for this competition has been extended until the position is filled. New applications are welcome!

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). We encourage learning about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied these lands. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Copies of relevant certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the interview stage.

Contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of applying online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media, IT System Design Services, and IT System Testing and Evaluation