information technology (IT) development manager
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Director, Technology and Information Services (TIS)
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September 23, 2024
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School District #40 (New Westminster)
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<p> New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity Director, Technology and Information Services<p>THE ORGANIZATION NEW WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS <p>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.<p>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.<p>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.<p>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.<p>To learn more, please visit the New Westminster Schools website <p> THE OPPORTUNITY <p>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. <p> <p> <p> <p> Areas of Responsibility <p><p> Provides leadership and a vision for developing district technology and information services (TIS)<p> 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.<p> 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.<p> Oversees the design and construction of new systems and applications.<p> Supervises and supports the work of all Technology and Information Services staff.<p> Develops and implements a strategic Information Technology Plan for all users of the District; establishes the direction for technology in the District.<p> Manages the Information Technology and Information Services budget and expenditures.<p> Negotiates with software and hardware vendors on pricing and terms and conditions for major acquisitions and renewals of software and hardware contracts.<p> Researches and implements leading edge educational software and technologies to support student needs<p> 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.<p><p> <p> <p> <p>Specific Candidate Qualifications: <p> <p><p> Bachelor?s degree in computer science or relevant post-secondary education, or equivalent of education and work experience.<p> Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a public sector or large complex organization.<p> Considerable experience and success with integrating new technologies and methodologies into a large organization.
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LocationNew Westminster, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Jobillico
#14386776
Advertised until
2024-10-22
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