Director of Information Technology

Hays; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dynamic Chief Information Officer to lead their IT initiatives. This pivotal role involves providing strategic direction, overseeing a talented IT team, and ensuring the security and efficiency of the Board's information systems. The CIO will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and improve student outcomes. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for technology in education and a proven track record in IT management, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT, especially in education.
• Strong knowledge in IT security, data analysis, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure and lead a team to meet strategic goals.
• Develop and implement ICT procedures and standards for the Board.

Skills

IT Security

Development and Data Analysis

Microsoft/Azure/Office 365 Environment

Strategic Planning in Educational Technology

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership and Team-Building Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Information Technology

Master’s degree

Tools

Power Apps

Power BI

Cloud Technologies

Job description

Expert in Technology Recruitment @ Hays (Canada) & DE&I Champion

Director of IT

Client: Public Sector

Role: Director of IT (CIO)

Job Type: Permanent

Your New Company

Our client is a public sector client in the Education domain hiring for CIO.

Your New Role:

As a member of the executive team and reporting to the Superintendent of School Effectiveness, the Chief Information Officer is responsible for providing key leadership to support and protect the information technologies and infrastructure of the board and ensure it is flexible, dynamic, reliable, and secure. This position will coordinate with a talented team of IT professionals, superintendents, school administrators, teachers, and education workers to provide the ICT strategic direction for the Board.

The CIO supervises and monitors the development of key performance indicators and professional development for the Information Communication Technology team, as well as the development and monitoring of the annual departmental budget, and all hardware and software needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-developing and co-leading the 21st-century teaching and learning needs of the system. This position also oversees the development and application of operational standards for information systems, researches new technologies and their relevance, and oversees the development and implementation of appropriate standards, procedures, measures, and controls for information systems in specified technical areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental staff and engage in the conflict resolution process as concerns arise.
• Oversee the development and security of all technical requirements of the School Board.
• Provide information on how to modernize the board systems.
• Provide leadership during a cyber security incident or data breach.
• Chair and coordinate the Information Technology Advisory Committee to develop the Board ICT strategic direction.
• Present to the Board of Trustees as required.
• Oversee the growth of the Board’s collaboration environment(s).
• Ensure the Board’s cloud SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS infrastructure is secure and protected.
• Lead and motivate a large team to meet goals and priorities set out in the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
• Prepare a long-term renewal plan for technology infrastructure and hardware that aligns with system needs and fiscal responsibility.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators for the ICT department.
• Develop and monitor the annual budget for the ICT department.
• Oversee the development and implementation of ICT procedures, structures, strategies, and initiatives that sustain excellence in academic, operational, and administrative information technology management.
• Identify and develop partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders that will enhance operational efficiency and improve student outcomes.
• Ensure ICT support services meet the needs of the organization.
• Communicate with school administration and all ICT staff on a regular basis.
• Oversee the development and application of operational standards for ICT Systems.
• Oversee the development and implementation of appropriate standards, procedures, measures, and controls for information systems with respect to security and privacy, internal use, inventory and assets management, capacity planning, data protection, and disaster recovery.
• Oversee the development and implementation of computer procedures and policies.
• Communicate with outside vendors for contracts, services, and procurements.
• Conduct performance evaluations and determine appropriate professional development and performance management requirements.
• Develop the Board AI plan, including the responsible and safe use of these technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned which are unplanned or of a transient nature and are consistent with the above job summary and duties.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• University degree in Information Technology.
• Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum ten years of progressive work-related experience.
• Experience using, planning, implementing, and assessing technology in the education sector is considered an asset.
• Advanced Knowledge in IT Security
• Advanced Knowledge of Development and Data Analysis (Power Apps, Power BI)
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft/Azure/Office 365 Environment
• Good Strategist (up to date with the latest trends in Educational Technology)
• Ability to manage multiple sites (40 different infrastructures…not just one site)
• Excellent communication and documentation skills are a must.
• Experience managing publicly funded projects and budgets.
• Experience working in an environment with regulatory privacy laws such as MFIPPA, PHIPPA.
• Experience in an academic setting integrating technology.
• Experience managing dynamic and complex databases and/or information systems.
• Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Outstanding leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills with experience in collaboration, facilitation, and supervision in a unionized environment.
• An understanding of current technologies and applications used by the education sector and experience in the support of hardware, software, and wide-area networking technology including cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead innovative and strategic initiatives.
• Experience planning and maintaining IT infrastructure at a system level.
• Experience in ICT policy development.
• Experience in supervising technical staff in a school board environment would be an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and experience with conflict resolution.
• Ability to use tact, discretion and maintain information in the strictest of confidence.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft network and infrastructure technologies.
• Adept in cloud technologies.
• Must possess a vehicle and a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to all schools.

What You’ll get in Return

The client is offering a permanent role with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Interested?

If you’re available and interested in this role, please reply to [e-mail] as soon as you can attaching your updated resume.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Education