Director of Information Technology

CAIS; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation & school closureDays

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Victoria campus

Strong, collaborative school community

Meaningful work in a leading Canadian,

Job summary

St. Michaels University School seeks a Director of Information Technology to lead the IT department and partner with the SLT to align technology with the school’s strategic and educational goals. The role covers infrastructure, security, budgets and staff development in a dynamic educational environment.

The selected candidate will manage server environments, network, cloud services, and a modernization of the database management system, while guiding cybersecurity and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of related managerial experience.
• Experience implementing information technology strategies.
• Ability to plan and lead technology focused projects.
• Proficiency in network architecture, data access controls, and system scalability.
• Strong knowledge of network security and best practices.
• Ability to work strategically with the Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technology vision and leadership aligned with the strategic plan.
• Develop and maintain an infrastructure roadmap including software, hardware, and cloud.
• Oversee server, network, storage, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Manage lifecycle and maintenance of hardware and applications.
• Lead IT staff development and vendor SLAs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Project management

Threat & security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

Server virtualization (VMware)

Cloud infrastructure

Database management systems

Job description

Director of Information Technology

Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Starting date: November 2026. We are committed to finding the right candidate and are open to discussing a flexible start date.

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Information Technology (IT) is responsible for the day-to-day operation of our Information Technology department which includes infrastructure, system administration, networks, user support and help desk functions. The Director of IT will work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and maintain a technology strategy which supports our operational and educational needs.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

Strategic Leadership

• Provide technology vision and leadership including operational and tactical planning aligned with the strategic plan.
• Support the SLT through the assessment of current and emerging technologies and make recommendations for change.
• Identify and analyze school requirements to design and facilitate cost-effective solutions.
• Analyze business requirements and provide advice for the implementation of new solutions.

Infrastructure and Systems Architecture

• Develop and maintain an infrastructure roadmap, covering software, hardware and virtual resources.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of the server environment, network, storage, and cloud infrastructure.
• Manage the lifecycle and maintenance of all hardware and applications.
• Perform planning, scheduling, and configuration of virtual environments and peripheral devices.
• Lead the implementation, delivery and maintenance of the school’s database management system modernization project.

Cybersecurity, Risk and Compliance

• Implement and monitor security protocols to ensure data integrity and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Oversee the monitoring of network, server, and security issues.
• Develop and update all technology policies and procedures to ensure best practices.

Operational and Financial Management

• Manage technology capital and operating expenditures (CAPEX/OPEX) aligned with the school budget.
• Maintain a high-functioning Technology team to ensure excellent customer service.
• Develop IT staff’s skills and resources to meet the changing needs of academic and operational users.
• Manage vendor relationships and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Evaluate, purchase, and implement hardware and software as needed.

Academic & Cross-Functional Management

• Work closely with Academic Directors to plan and execute the delivery of classroom technologies.
• Support all academic and business programs within the school as they relate to technology.
• Assess the effectiveness of technology processes to ensure requirements are analyzed and implemented.
• Work collaboratively with educational technology leads and School Directors in supporting student learning.
• Work with the education technology leads, to ensure support for both students and faculty.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of related managerial experience.
• Experience implementing information technology strategies.
• Ability to plan and lead technology focused projects.
• Proficiency in network architecture, data access controls, and system scalability.
• Thorough knowledge of network security and protocols using best practices.
• Ability to work strategically, creatively, and effectively to support the Senior Leadership Team in meeting School goals.
• Knowledge of systems integration theory and best practices.
• Strong analytical, organization, and time-management skills.
• Experience supervising and delivering excellent help desk and end-user support.
• Ability to pivot between being hands on and strategic, as needed.
• Effective interpersonal skills and a productive team member.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into technical design specifications.
• Ability to work independently and to provide leadership within a team environment.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail, as well as the capacity to be a proactive and analytical problem solver.
• Ability to conduct research, prepare, and present reports.

Compensation:

Annual salary range: $100,800 - $151,200.

• Generous vacation and school closure days
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employer-supported retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs
• Beautiful Victoria campus
• Strong, collaborative school community
• Meaningful work in one of Canada’s leading independent schools

Criminal Record Check:

Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children.

About St. Michaels University School:

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence.

Our students from over 30 countries all over the world have opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, service and outdoor education, and are inspired by an extraordinary staff committed to character growth and preparing students for what lies ahead in life. The school’s Mission shapes these endeavours: Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for life.

At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision – a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong.