Executive Manager, IT and Digital Transformation

3 months ago

Waterloo, Canada Waterloo Region District School Board Full time

Waterloo Region District School Board

Executive Manager, IT and Digital Transformation (CIO)

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is a leader in education, situated in the vibrant heart of Southwestern Ontario and Canada’s Silicon Valley. With a steadfast commitment to nurturing dynamic and compassionate global citizens, the WRDSB provides a dynamic and inclusive educational environment for approximately 65,000 students across the Region of Waterloo. The district encompasses 123 schools and a team of nearly 11,000 dedicated staff members, making it one of Ontario’s largest public education boards. Guided by its eleven elected Trustees, WRDSB strives for excellence, ensuring the success and well-being of every student through forward-looking teaching and learning practices.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is passionate about serving and empowering its students to thrive in an ever-evolving world, and it is within this context that the Board invites nominations and applications for the role of Executive Manager, IT Digital and Transformation (CIO). This position will have a lasting impact on the future of the organization and broader communities.

Reporting to the Associate Director and with responsibility for the Information Technology Services (ITS) unit, the CIO plays a pivotal role in the organization as the information technology lead. Among other responsibilities, the CIO will support the implementation of the WRDSB Strategic Plan and IT Strategy, advance the work of the Project Management Office, oversee system-level projects, manage ITS departmental finances, lead and support effective Data Governance and maintain effective communication across IT Services and with the Board’s senior leadership team. They will collaborate with other departments on audit recommendations, establish and uphold security protocols for corporate and employee privacy, and manage responses to complex data privacy and cybersecurity issues. Active participation in provincial school board associations to share information and enhance IT operations security and efficiency is also a key aspect of the position under the purview of the CIO. The alignment of the work in this role is to support improved outcomes around Student Achievement and Well-being.

Qualifications

Among the qualifications being sought in candidates, the incoming leader must have a deep and abiding commitment to advancing reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all its forms and must believe, intrinsically, in the importance of leading with curiosity and welcoming ideas that can later be synthesized and turned into possibility. A key area of focus for the WRDSB is the engagement of student, family, and community partnerships as the organization works to improve outcomes for all learners, especially those most marginalized. The ideal candidate will have a strong solutions-based, innovative approach. While all candidates are encouraged to apply and, in so doing, share how they see themselves adding value to the WRDSB environment, the following credentials and/or experiences are seen as possible markers of the candidates most likely to realize success in the role:

  • Several years of experience as a senior IT leader, specifically with experience in the areas of strategic planning, strategic plan implementation, project management, and change management;
  • Expertise in managing and implementing protocols for data governance, information security, and data privacy;
  • Experience in and/or a strong appreciation for enhancing student learning, staff collaboration, and community engagement through information technology;
  • A history of delivering excellent work within the information technology field and a reputation for being a proactive and results-oriented leader;
  • An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Business, or equivalent years of progressively senior experience, with a certification in cybersecurity and a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset;
  • Evidence of exceptional communication skills, strong relationship-building skills, and a natural inclination towards self-reflection.

How to Apply

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to equity in employment. They are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow them to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community they serve, who will foster the success and well-being of their students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom. They actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; Persons who identify as women; and Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

WRDSB is partnering with BIPOC Executive Search to ensure an applicant list that is diverse and is as intersectional as possible. All interested applicants can send their résumé to Melissa Sumnauth by e-mailing msumnauth@bipocsearch.com

In accordance with the AODA Act, for applicants living with a disability accommodation will be provided throughout the search process. Should accommodations be required, please make Melissa Sumnauth aware by using the above address.

We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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