Job Opportunity: Information Technology Director

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Job Opportunity: Information Technology Director

The College is currently recruiting for an Information Technology Director.

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Information Technology Director

About the Role

Based in the BC lower mainland, the College is seeking to hire an individual with at least 5 years of proven experience in a senior leadership role, with a focus on strategic planning, data management and technology governance to take on the permanent full-time position of Information Technology Director. The successful candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field; master’s degree is preferred. The position is primarily responsible for leveraging information management tools and information technology to support the College’s commitments, drive efficiency and innovation.

Reporting to the COO, the information Technology Director will lead a team of IT professionals, overseeing both technical and non-technical initiatives, while also ensuring that the College’s technology infrastructure remains secure, reliable, and aligned with our organizational goals. Additionally, this role is responsible for evaluating the risks and rewards associated with artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, guiding our approach to AI implementation, and maximizing its potential to enhance our operations and services. The director will play a key role in enhancing the College’s information management and data management capabilities while maintaining regulatory compliance, data security, and ethical considerations.

Our Values

Accountability
We value the importance of our work and take responsibility for our decision, words and actions.

Integrity
We act ethically, honestly and in good faith.

Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility
We help to ensure that Indigenous Peoples have access to a culturally safe healthcare system, free from Indigenous-specific racism.

Respect
We value the feelings, culture and preferences of others and recognize that they are as important as our own.

OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT

The College is committed to helping our health system become culturally safe and free from Indigenous-specific racism. As recognized in our updated Strategic Plan and the In Plain Sight report, and acknowledged as a gap in our staff complement at the College, we are very interested in recruiting Indigenous individuals and encourage their applications.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. The College seeks to attract, retain, and develop a qualified, capable, and diverse workforce that that is reflective of all our communities. We are committed to employment equity by ensuring all human resource practices comply with the provisions of the Human Rights Code, address unintentional bias and are impartial, fair and honest. The College also fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion learning and training are offered; cultural and social awareness are provided; and religious observances are acknowledged.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $126,000 – $155,000 annually based on a 35-hour work week. The starting salary will be determined based on factors such as the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience; salaries of other employees in the same salary range; market conditions and other relevant factors. 

The College provides a competitive compensation; an attractive paid-time off package that gives annual vacation, personal days, and additional days off during the year-end office closure; and extended benefits that include a defined benefit plan with the Municipal Pension Plan. We have a flexible work environment that includes a hybrid work model with an assigned schedule. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth; provide flexibility; strive for work-life balance; and provide an excellent and dynamic work environment where innovation, teamwork and creativity are highly valued. 

How to Apply

The College supports and offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities to take part in the selection process. Please let us know if an accommodation is required when you are contacted about an interview and/or assessment. All information in relation to accommodation is kept confidential. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by end of day Tuesday, May 7, 2024. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. References, education and professional credential verifications, and a criminal record check may be required for all final candidates.

*Please note that applications will not be kept on file and only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apr 25, 2024