Director IT Enterprise Systems

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 173,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby seeks a Director for IT Enterprise Systems to lead technology initiatives supporting community quality of life. Qualified candidates will possess leadership experience within municipal government and a master's degree in a relevant field. The role offers a competitive salary of up to $192,868 plus an annual stipend.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of progressive management experience at a senior level.
• Certification in project management, process engineering, IT service management is desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of IT principles, practices, and technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of IT Enterprise Systems initiatives.
• Oversee support of IT systems and programs that serve business and citizen needs.
• Manage capital and operating budget for Business Applications & Support.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Problem Solving

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.

The Director, IT Enterprise Systems is a senior leader in business and technology who reports to the Chief Information Officer and leads the planning, organization, and management of IT Enterprise Systems initiatives that support the city’s vision of creating and sustaining the best quality of life for the entire community. The Director oversees the design, implementation, operation, and support of IT systems and programs that serve the business and citizen needs of the city, such as enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, business intelligence, data analytics, digital services, and cloud computing. The Director also participates in organization-wide initiatives and collaborates with other IT leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment of IT strategy, policies, and standards across the department and organization. The Director provides leadership in managing all business applications, security, access controls, reporting infrastructure, and integration between applications. The position manages the capital and operating budget within approved limits for Business Applications & Support initiatives. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of eight years of progressive management experience at a senior level, preferably in municipal government. Certification in project management, process engineering, IT service management, or software development lifecycle methodologies is desirable. The role requires thorough knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, legislation, methods, procedures, and technology industry trends and standards applicable to the work, as well as significant knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, and operations. The ability to apply technology industry trends to enterprise systems, supervise and motivate staff, manage large projects, develop solutions based on strategic and analytical problem solving, and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy is essential. A Driver’s Licence for British Columbia is required.

Salary : $173,565 - $178,386 - $183,226 - $188,047 - $192,868 / year with a $10,973 Annual Stipend (2024 Rates)

The closing date has been extended until the position is filled. New applications are welcome!

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). We encourage learning about these Nations' histories and traditional territories. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Copies of relevant certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the interview stage.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Director IT • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada