Manager, Technology Infrastructure

Toronto Catholic District School Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is seeking a Manager, Technology Infrastructure to lead the ICT department's enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms in Toronto. The role focuses on cybersecurity, system performance, project planning, and staff leadership.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in a large ICT infrastructure setting, strong architecture and leadership skills, and experience with Windows, Azure, SQL, VMware, and networking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years' post-secondary education in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience working in a similar capacity in a large enterprise ICT infrastructure environment.
• Strong architecture and design experience to analyze complex ICT problems and propose compute and networking solutions.
• Proven leadership and management ability to motivate, mentor and coach a technical team for large initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Solid organizational, analytical, time management, and presentation skills.
• Experience with Windows server, Azure, Microsoft 365, SQL, Active Directory, VMware, SAN, and digital certificates.
• Experience with network administration, security devices, and Aruba, Palo Alto, and Cisco equipment.
• Cybersecurity knowledge and best practices; related certifications are assets.
• Willingness to travel to GTA locations and outside core hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking systems, and related technology services.
• Ensure cybersecurity, resiliency, compliance, risk management, and vulnerability remediation across technology environments.
• Lead and supervise technical staff, including analysts, system administrators, and technicians.
• Oversee system performance, standards, procedures, documentation, and service quality.
• Plan and manage technology projects, renewals, and contribute to long-term technology strategy.
• Allocate resources and balance project delivery, support, and incident management.
• Ensure change management processes and participate in governance activities like CAB.
• Coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and response to incidents, including after-hours support.
• Lead training, knowledge transfer, and capability development.
• Provide leadership through performance management, coaching, and staff development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to support objectives; prepare reports and business cases.
• Lead technology procurement from specifications to vendor evaluations and contracts.
• Manage budgets and forecast technology needs; monitor expenditures.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communications

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Post-secondary education in CS/Engineering

Tools

Windows Server

Azure

Microsoft 365

SQL

Active Directory

VMware

SAN

Palo Alto

Cisco

Aruba

Job description

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 85,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 575,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

Exempt Level 5

$106,199- $127,432

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking full-time Manager, Technology Infrastructure within the ICT department.

Key Accountabilities

• Managing and maintaining enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking systems, and related technology services
• Ensuring cybersecurity, resiliency, compliance, risk management, and vulnerability remediation across technology environments
• Leading and supervising technical staff, including analysts, system administrators, and technicians
• Overseeing system performance, operational standards, procedures, documentation, and service quality
• Planning and managing technology projects, infrastructure renewals, and contributions to long-term technology strategy
• Allocating resources and balancing project delivery, operational support, incident management, and service escalations
• Ensuring adherence to change management processes and participating in governance activities such as the Change Advisory Board
• Coordinating system maintenance, upgrades, and response to critical incidents, including after-hours support when required
• Managing training, knowledge transfer, and technical support capability development
• Providing leadership through performance management, coaching, workload management, recruitment, onboarding, and staff development
• Collaborating with senior leadership, peers, Human Resources, and stakeholders to support operational and strategic objectives
• Preparing reports, business cases, risk assessments, and presentations for leadership decision-making
• Leading technology procurement activities, including specifications, vendor evaluations, contracts, renewals, and purchasing
• Managing budgets, forecasting future technology needs, and monitoring expenditures
• Staying current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years' post-secondary education in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience working in a similar capacity in a large enterprise ICT infrastructure environment
• Strong architecture and design experience to analyze complex ICT problems, propose effective computing system and networking infrastructures, software or cloud solutions, integration of technologies, related operational processes and applying business vision and direction
• Possess strong leadership and management skills, ability to motivate, mentor and coach a team of technical professionals and support large initiatives and operational workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to effectively communicate with various stakeholders in both technical and non-technical terms
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical, time management, and presentation skills
• Ability to identify potential problems, make decisions and proactively formulate a troubleshooting and remediation plan before it escalates
• Experience, knowledge and skills with system management of Windows server operating systems, Microsoft system technologies and cloud solutions (Azure, Microsoft 365, SQL), Active Directory, VMware, Storage Area Networks (SAN), and digital certificates
• Experience, knowledge and skills with network administration, monitoring, protocols, troubleshooting tools, cabling, devices, firewalls, communications technologies, wireless devices and software (Aruba), security devices (Palo Alto), and networking devices (Cisco)
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge with cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and best practices
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Aruba, CISSP) are an asset
• Occasional travel to GTA locations is required (eligibility for mileage reimbursement)
• Ability to work outside of core office hours, as required

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education.

We are: Consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

11:59 pm on Monday, September 7, 2026

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.