Director, Information Technology

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Director of Information Technology to provide strategic leadership in managing IT systems that support academic operations. The successful candidate will have a post-graduate degree and at least eight years of senior management experience in IT, with a strong background in innovation and operations. This role offers a dynamic environment committed to enhancing education through technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• A post graduate degree in the field of computer science, information systems, MBA, or equivalent.
• Eight or more years of senior IT divisional management experience.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and innovation efforts in IT.
• Manage visioning, planning, budgeting, development, and performance of IT systems.
• Lead projects to enhance educational and administrative services.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Education

Post graduate degree in computer science or information systems

Tools

ITIL

COBIT

Cybersecurity methodologies

Job description

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• Date Posted: 01/06/2026
• Req ID: 46353
• Faculty/Division: OISE
• Department: Education Commons
• Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
• Position Number: 00034215
• Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

About OISE

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto is a global leader in graduate education, teacher development, and educational research. As one of North America’s largest and most research-intensive faculties of education, OISE plays a vital role in advancing teaching and learning worldwide.

Our mission is to enhance the social, economic, political, and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally through leadership in teaching, research, and advocacy. OISE offers a dynamic environment where faculty, staff, and students collaborate to address current and emerging challenges with academic excellence and innovative solutions.

Education Commons

The Education Commons is a hub for technological innovation and information design at OISE. We work closely with major research and development initiatives to create, implement, and evaluate cutting-edge digital environments that support OISE’s academic and research programs.

This Opportunity

Working under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director, Information Technology (IT) provides leadership with regard to information systems, processes and associated technology to support OISE’s academic mission and administrative operations. The Director, IT will provide strategic direction, lead the innovation efforts and play a role in experimenting with new solutions in support of teaching, learning, research, and administrative priorities.

In collaboration with academic and administrative leaders within the division and across the University, the Director, IT will manage the visioning, planning, budgeting, development and performance/effectiveness of the technical environment of OISE’s Information Technology department, the Education Commons, so that all hardware and software solutions are reliable, secure, user-friendly, and meet the Faculty’s and university’s needs. Through extensive consultation, with internal and external community groups, the incumbent will provide strategic direction and oversight for the design, development, operation and support of IT systems and programs that fulfill the needs of the institute.

Through the leadership and direction of the EC Management team and senior EC staff, the Director, IT ensures the infrastructure services and academic support activities of the Education Commons are aligned to OISE’s mission. The incumbent maintains currency on new technologies and platforms and provides direction on emerging technologies to be assimilated, integrated and introduced within OISE to ensure IT capabilities respond to the needs defined in divisional and university academic plans.

The incumbent may be called upon to participate in divisional planning and problem-solving in any domain and to act as a divisional representative, advocate, and liaison in University processes and community partnerships in the sphere of technology and information management. The Director, IT identifies opportunities for revenue generation and cost saving throughout all of these relationships, while maintaining and enhancing the division’s academic and administrative effectiveness.

Joining our team means contributing to transformative projects that shape the future of education.

Qualifications Required

I. EDUCATION:

A post graduate degree in the field of computer science, information systems, MBA or an equivalent combination of education and experience

II. EXPERIENCE:

• Eight or more years of senior IT divisional management experience.
• Proven success in leading IT planning, innovation, operations, project management and development across teams of 20 or more employees within complex organizations. Strong background in cybersecurity, responsible AI, risk management and compliance.
• Expertise in integrating technologies and methodologies to suit and enhance technology in a University environment.
• Experience working in a shared services environment.
• Budget planning and financial management experience: revenue generating in academic setting is an asset.
• Experience with modern learning technologies, digital pedagogy and accessibility standards. Familiarity with technology design and support for research projects.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment.
• Familiarity with academic governance, institutional processes, and the higher-education environment preferred.

III. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Technical breadth across IT architecture/system architecture, cloud computing, security, enterprise systems, and IT infrastructure.
• Data literacy and analytics skills to support evidence-based decisions and strategic planning.
• Highly knowledgeable in the teaching, learning, and research functions within a higher education context is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of UofT enterprise systems, IT infrastructure, administrative operations, emerging software technologies and academic technology services is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of existing and emerging information systems technology.
• Excellent knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks (ITIL and COBIT)
• Exceptional leadership qualities: clear and transparent communication, empathy, fairness, trustworthiness, approachability, and integrity.
• Ability to build high-performing teams; empower through autonomy, coaching, mentoring, and inclusive collaboration.
• Robust project management skills: prioritization, multitasking, managing multiple priorities, and handling unexpected emergencies
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution; able to synthesize diverse perspectives and make fair, informed decisions under pressure.
• Strong strategic planning skills and capacity management. Ability to balance long term vision with day to day operational needs.
• Superior oral, written, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage conflict.
• Ability to make difficult decisions.

IV. OTHER:

• Ability to drive change and build capabilities that effectively balance the needs between continuously exploiting capabilities to optimize operational efficiency and delivering innovative and agile IT services and solutions.
• Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and collaboration skills, and strong political acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills and superior ability to instill confidence in external and internal constituencies that their IT administrative needs will be met.
• Public sector strategic vendor and partner relationship management is preferred.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment.

Closing Information

• Closing Date: 01/21/2026, 11:59PM ET
• Employee Group: Salaried
• Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 7 -- Hiring Zone: $145,219 - $169,423 -- Broadband Salary Range: $145,219 - $242,032
• Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
• Recruiter: Madelaine Panoulias

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].