Director, IT, Digital Evidence, Records Management, Freedom of Information

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 173,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading police service in Ontario is seeking a Director-IT for their General Headquarters in Thunder Bay. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and operational management for IT systems, ensuring the implementation of the Digital Evidence Management System and compliance with privacy regulations. Candidates must have a relevant degree and at least ten years of experience, including supervisory roles, along with the ability to clear background checks.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Membership with Ontario Pension Board

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in related fields, five of which in a supervisory or senior-level or consulting role.
• Applicants must be able to pass a background check and produce a satisfactory criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and operation of the Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS).
• Operational and administrative IT support for police services.
• Administration of access to information and protection of privacy.
• Ensuring the accuracy of Records Management documents.
• Providing clarification, guidance, and operational solutions to end users of NICHE RMS.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Graduate Certificate in equivalent fields

Job description

Overview

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

Location: THUNDER BAY, ON (GHQ)

Posted: January 19, 2026

Closing: February 2, 2026

Salary: $173,383.99-$191,157.74

Job ID: GHQ-09-26

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service requires one (1) member of our Senior Leadership Team for the position of DIRECTOR-IT, DIGITAL EVIDENCE, RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION for our General Headquarters, based in Thunder Bay, ON. This is a full-time position and will work Monday-Friday, 35 hours/week. This civilian position will have membership with the Ontario Pension Board pension plan, a comprehensive benefits package 100% employer paid, management days and will be a member of the Senior Members Association.

Summary

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Police, the Director of Information Technology (IT), Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS), Records Management and Freedom of Information (FOI) is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight and management, and continuous development of the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure.

This includes overseeing the implementation and operation of DEMS, supporting both the operational and administrative needs of the police service. The role also encompasses the administration of access to information and protection of privacy, and ensures the accuracy of Records Management documents, providing clarification, guidance, and operational solutions to end users of NICHE RMS as well as many other specialized NICHE RMS duties in order to meet operational and legislated requirements.

Responsibilities

The role oversees:

• Implementation and operation of the Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS).
• Operational and administrative IT support for police services.
• Administration of access to information and protection of privacy.
• Ensuring the accuracy of Records Management documents.
• Providing clarification, guidance, and operational solutions to end users of NICHE RMS and related duties to meet requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Graduate Certificate in equivalent fields.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in related fields, five of which in a supervisory or senior-level or consulting role.
• Applicants must be able to pass a background check and produce a satisfactory criminal record check.

Application Materials

Interested applicants may submit a hiring package which includes:

• Covering letter detailing interest in noted position;
• A resume detailing your career, education and relevant experience;
• Three (3) professional references upon request if contacted for an interview.

Closing date for applications is Monday February 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Please quote Job ID: GHQ-09-26 on your application and in the subject line of your email. All completed packages must be sent as a single PDF document to:

• INTERNAL APPLICANTS: [e-mail]
• EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: [e-mail]

Accommodation

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act. If you require accommodation for any stage of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Note

We thank everyone for their interest in the position; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.