Associate Director of Information Technology

Halifax Grammar School; Halifax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Halifax is seeking a full-time Associate Director, IT to manage IT operations and support a diverse learning environment. The role entails supervising IT support, managing technology initiatives, and ensuring optimal resources. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT management and a strong educational background, requiring a diploma in IT or a degree in Computer Science. The position offers an inclusive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in an IT department at a supervisory or management level.
• Strong computer skills with various platforms and devices.
• Experience supervising IT staff.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Oversee network architecture design and maintenance.
• Support system and application software.

Skills

Blackbaud

Google Workspace

Fortinet

Microsoft Office

Apple Device Management

Windows devices

Chromebooks

Education

Diploma in Information Technology or degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

The Halifax Grammar School is a co-educational, not-for-profit independent school serving approximately 600 students from Junior Primary through Grade Twelve in Halifax, Atlantic Canada. The school motto is "Enter to learn; go forth to serve." For more information, please visit halifaxgrammar.com.

The Halifax Grammar School seeks a full-time Associate Director, IT to support IT Operations and Strategy, including planning, implementing, and maintaining IT systems, hardware, software, security, policies, and usage for current and future environments. With the assistance of an IT Support Specialist, the Associate Director, IT provides IT support to students, faculty, and staff across IT infrastructure, curriculum software installation, training, and user assistance.

They will help ensure students learn in a technologically rich environment and support smooth operation of technology resources to maximize the positive impact on education.

Duties

IT Management

• Translate business needs into technical solutions; identify and mitigate operational and strategic risks; ensure technology is appropriate, usable, and reliable.
• Oversee network architecture design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading with external support as necessary.
• Manage IT vendor relationships, schedule service calls, and oversee repairs / maintenance.
• Oversee hardware and software inventory; manage software control, antivirus, backups, and email security.
• Prepare annual capital budget requests for hardware and software purchases.
• Provide counsel to senior management to maintain and update best-practice usage for staff and students.

IT Support

• Directly and indirectly support system and application software, hardware installation, testing, troubleshooting, and updates; focus on continuous improvement of IT service delivery.
• Supervise, support, and mentor the IT Support Specialist in setup, support, orientation, troubleshooting, and training, following industry best practices.
• Plan, manage, and complete application software implementations with staff and student training; examples include computer labs, mobile devices, Smart Classrooms, projectors, and learning-space devices.
• Ensure theatre / auditorium / meeting room AV setup is optimal when required.
• Support Apple and PC devices; Google, Asana, BlackBaud (MyHGS) and other third-party platforms.

IT Integration

• Support an environment that encourages instructional technology use based on research-based evidence of good practice.
• Promote school-supported software in collaboration with the Heads of School; ensure staff and faculty are trained and supported.
• Research, recommend, and facilitate the use of existing and emerging technologies by staff and students; stay informed of trends in education technology.

Other

• After-hours / on-call emergency support for administration.

Qualifications

• A diploma in Information Technology or a degree in Computer Science.
• Progressive experience with at least five years in an IT department at a supervisory or management level, with prior experience in a Support / Helpdesk role.
• Strong computer skills including experience with Blackbaud, Google Workspace, Fortinet, Microsoft Office, Apple Device Management, monitoring, Chromebooks, Windows devices, and related technologies.
• Experience supervising other IT staff is required.

The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by emailing [e-mail]. Quote job code AssocDirectIT2025-L in the subject line. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Marlee Naipaul at [phone] or via email. Applications should be received no later than October 3, 2025.

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

The Halifax Grammar School is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of minority sexual orientation and / or gender identity.

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