Director, Information Technology Services

Bruce County; Walkerton; Hybrid; CAD 149,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipality in Ontario is seeking a Director of Information Technology Services to lead IT operations. The role involves strategic direction, managing staff and IT resources, and implementing technology improvements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT management and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Percentage in lieu of benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

OMERS pension with equal employer match

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• Seven years in a technology-related field, with three in a senior management position.
• Experience in a municipal environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Overall strategic direction and operational management of IT services.
• Leads department staff and coordinates IT resources.
• Implements technology changes and improvements.

Skills

Strategic technology solutions

Build and maintain relationships

Time management

Project management

Budget preparation

Education

Post-secondary or Bachelor degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Relevant technical certifications (PMP, ITIL, CISM)

Job description

Join to apply for the Director, Information Technology Services role at Bruce County

Base pay range

CA$149,240.00 / yr - CA$175,575.00 / yr

Overview

Welcome to Bruce County! We are located within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Bruce County is a community where excellence, opportunity, and exploration come together amidst the natural beauty of Southwestern Ontario. Nestled between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, our community thrives in stunning landscapes. Home to nearly 75,000 residents in predominantly rural communities, Bruce County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big opportunities.

Guided by our vision of being a welcoming, thriving community committed to the well-being of current and future generations, Bruce County fosters innovation, sustainable growth, and collaboration. As an upper-tier municipality, Bruce County provides essential services across 12 towns and communities, including housing, childcare, Ontario Works, infrastructure, paramedic services, long-term care, and cultural and recreational programs through libraries and museums. Our core values are excellence, welcoming community, good governance, environmental stewardship, and financial sustainability.

As one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers, joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of public servants committed to making a meaningful difference. Explore with us—your journey starts here.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Deputy CAO, the Director, Information Technology (IT) Services is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational management of IT services for the Corporation and any local municipalities/agencies that have an agreement with the Corporation. The Director leads all department staff and IT vendors and coordinates and enforces departmental systems, policies, and procedures. The Director defines, delivers, and supports strategic plans for researching and implementing technology or technology services, and recommends changes and improvements to existing technology within the organization.

Contract Duration : 6 months

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary or Bachelor degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration (IT Focus) or related field
• Holds or has held relevant technical certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CISM
• Seven years of experience in a technology related field, with three years or more in a senior level position managing IT resources, services and staff
• Experience in a municipal environment in a senior management role is an asset

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic technology solutions to effectively solve business problems with a continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain lasting working relationships
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating strategic and engagement-planning initiatives
• Demonstrated time management and project management skills
• Intuitive grasp of organizational structure to manage cross-departmental and cross-disciplinary resource allocation with the ability to collaborate and promote effective teamwork
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Experience with budget preparation and management
• Must hold a valid G driver's license and have the ability to travel

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: CA$149,240-$175,575 per annum
• Percentage in lieu of benefits
• Hybrid working arrangement
• OMERS pension with equal employer match
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Join Us!

Your Career, Our Community: Let’s build a Welcoming and Sustainable Bruce County Together!

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities. At Bruce County, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are dedicated to fostering an equitable, accessible, and welcoming environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. Bruce County provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates, including those with disabilities, and ensuring that our recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes are barrier free and fully accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

The successful candidate for this opportunity will be chosen based on their relevant education, experience, knowledge, and skills, as well as a competency-based interview and formal background reference checks. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Government Administration

Seniority level: Director

We’re not including performance metrics or non-essential boilerplate.

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