Director, Technology and Information Services (Tis)

New Westminster Schools

Career Opportunity

Director, Technology & Information Services (TIS)

New Westminster Schools seeks a self-motivated, organized, innovative, creative, collaborative and dynamic Director of Information Technology. Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the Director, Technology and Information Services plays a vital role towards ensuring our vision, mission and values are executed. This includes supporting our four strategic priorities:

• Transform Student Learning
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Lead into our Future
• Ensure Full Participation in Learning

THE ORGANIZATION NEW WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS

As one of the fastest growing districts in Metro-Vancouver, New Westminster Schools (NWS) works hard to support a diverse and closely connected community of students, staff, and families throughout its schools. The Districts 1,000 teachers and staff serve 7,500 students across eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, three alternate programs, two Provincial Online Learning options, and continuing education. For younger learners, the District offers StrongStart programs, childcare options, and a pilot pre-school.

NWS is passionate about innovation and strives to create learning opportunities and environments that support and inspire all students, staff, and families in the community. Through collaboration, the District is transforming learning experiences, to ensure that NWS is a place where everyone loves to learn.

NWS is deeply committed to building meaningful relationships, as we work to address the barriers that some people in our school communities face. This includes actively working to address issues around diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism, mental health and wellbeing, and food security for students and families.

New Westminster Schools recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

To learn more, please visit the New Westminster Schools website 

THE OPPORTUNITY

New Westminster Schools seeks a self-motivated, organized, innovative, creative, collaborative and dynamic Director of Information Technology. Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Schools, the Director of Information Technology plays a vital role towards ensuring our vision, mission and values are executed. This includes supporting our four strategic priorities:

• Transform Student Learning
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Lead into our Future
• Ensure Full Participation in Learning

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY  

The Director of Technology and Information Services is responsible for developing the computing and telecommunications infrastructure and services appropriate to the complex and evolving needs of the District. The Director of Technology and Information Services will work with staff and stakeholders in the planning, development, implementation and support of the information technology needs of the District, including providing hands on technical support within the TIS Team.

•  Provides leadership and a vision for developing district technology and information services (TIS)
• Defines, delivers and manages a cost-effective, reliable TIS infrastructure and architecture in partnership with system leaders, senior staff, stakeholders and information technology vendors to support existing and emerging applications.
• Continually reviews existing services in light of changing district requirements, anticipates rapid changes in information technology, and designs, develops and implements appropriate new services that reflect best practices.
• Oversees the design and construction of new systems and applications.
• Supervises and supports the work of all Technology and Information Services staff.
• Develops and implements a strategic Information Technology Plan for all users of the District; establishes the direction for technology in the District.
• Manages the Information Technology and Information Services budget and expenditures.
• Negotiates with software and hardware vendors on pricing and terms and conditions for major acquisitions and renewals of software and hardware contracts.
• Researches and implements leading edge educational software and technologies to support student needs
• Manages the primary contractors delivering new systems, such as technical support at the Secondary and Tertiary levels, new Telecommunications and integrated systems, structured wiring and other contracted services.

SPECIFIC CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant post-secondary education, or equivalent of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a public sector or large complex organization.
• Considerable experience and success with integrating new technologies and methodologies into a large organization.

SALARY

The recruiting salary range for this role is $152,109 - $160,559. When determining salary, years of education and experience will be considered. Further details would be discussed in a personal interview. New Westminster Schools also offers a competitive benefits package and pension.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications can be made via the Make a Future website, by selecting the Director, Technology and Information Services posting.  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified; however applications received prior to September 20, 2024, will be assured of full consideration. 

New Westminster Schools welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will assist the organization to expand its capacity for diversity. New Westminster Schools encourages applications from equity seeking groups; these include women, persons with diverse gender expressions, persons of all sexual orientations, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and First Nations, M e tis, and Inuit persons.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. Satisfactory completion of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is a legislated requirement for successful applicants.

New Westminster Schools recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.