CIO & Director, Digital Services — Lead Municipal Tech

Red Deer; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plans

Spending accounts

Professional development

Job stability

Job summary

The City of Red Deer Municipal Government seeks a dynamic Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Director, Digital Services to lead enterprise technology strategy, modernization and service delivery across municipal operations.

Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, Corporate Performance and Supports, you will guide cybersecurity, data architecture and IT governance while building a high-performing Digital Services team and overseeing substantial technology investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible IT/Digital Services experience including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience developing organization-wide technology strategies including infrastructure, apps, cybersecurity, data and digital modernization.
• Experience leading complex technology and data transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets, tech investments, vendor relationships and contracts.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, data governance and emerging tech.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to senior leaders in non-technical terms.
• Experience leading collaborative, accountable teams and building leadership across an organization.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the City's enterprise technology strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity and disaster recovery for reliability and resilience.
• Lead planning, integration and modernization of enterprise applications.
• Foster a service-oriented technology culture and improve employee experience.
• Advance data architecture, integration and analytics capabilities.
• Inspire and develop the Digital Services team and manage investments and partnerships.

Skills

Technology leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

People management

Change management

Public sector knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / related field

Graduate education (preferred)

Tools

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity

Job description

The City of Red Deer Municipal Government seeks a dynamic Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Director, Digital Services to lead enterprise technology strategy, modernization and service delivery across municipal operations.

Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, Corporate Performance and Supports, you will guide cybersecurity, data architecture and IT governance while building a high-performing Digital Services team and overseeing substantial technology investments.