Director of On-site Technology Management

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada T-Net British Columbia Full time
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Job Overview

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:

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

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 District's 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.

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. 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

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 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.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Considerable experience and success with integrating new technologies and methodologies into a large organization.

    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. these include women, persons with diverse gender expressions, persons of all sexual orientations, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons.

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