Chief Information Officer

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Legal Aid BC Full time

**Location**: Vancouver, BC

**Status**:Full-time Permanent

**Affiliation**: Excluded-Management

**Salary range **$134,207 to $179,999

**Competition #**:M087-23

**Application Deadline**:April 1, 2024

**VALUES STATEMENT**:
Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational.  It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination.  These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too.  Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values.  Integrating Truth and Reconciliation and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal. 

We are seeking a **Chief Information Officer **to join our team.

**The Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer, as a Chief Information Officer, your primary function is:

- Works closely with the executive team to further develop and implement the vision, strategy and governance structure for information and technology. A digital transformation is already underway at LABC, with a digital strategy set to fulfill our new organizational strategy. Our new CIO improve upon that roadmap and implement the strategy.
- Responsible for our foundational IT services including enterprise architecture, networks and security, software, data storage infrastructure, messaging systems, website and policies that ensure our information and technology resources and investments enable the organizational strategy, and to meet the needs of our employees, board of directors, our tariff lawyers, and stakeholders.
- Oversees vendor management, ensuring strategic alignment and value realization from our IT service providers. They will be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing relationships, and assessing vendor performance. The CIO collaborates with the privacy officer to ensure compliant data management throughout the organization.

**Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to**:

- Collaborates with the privacy officer to ensure compliant data management throughout the organization.
- Serves as a centralized business owner (with accountability and responsibility) for data management throughout the organization.
- Leads the IT service optimization, driving efficiency and effectiveness in our technology operations. This includes implementing best practices, managing IT budgets, and ensuring the continuous improvement and modernization of IT services.

**Who We Are**

Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization established by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979. Our mission is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens who lack the necessary resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. Our vision is to see BC’s legal system transformed, by the way LABC represents our clients, into one more equitable and inclusive with a mission to strengthen client-centred legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.

At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need. We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of client focus, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and change through leadership.

You have:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 8+ years in a leadership role.
- Experience in managing multi-projects (IT or business-driven) or overseeing a Project Management
- Office
- Proven experience in digital strategy and best practices; and in planning, organizing, and developing IT security and facility security system technologies, and in business continuity planning.
- Lived experience of systemic inequity
- Excellent understanding of project management principles.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to security.
- Experience with IT governance, risk, and compliance management.
- Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols and network security methodologies. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong negotiation and communication abilities, with a commitment to LABC’s mandate.
- An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered. You strive to
- exceed expectations and are a team player.

**We Offer**

A competitive annual sa



  • Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

    **Requisition ID**:39026 **Organization** Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is...


  • Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

    **Chief Customer and Information Services, Provincial Digital Health and Information Services** PHSA Corporate Vancouver, BC The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC, working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions...


  • Vancouver, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company Description SNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company Description SNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company Description SNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company Description SNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company DescriptionSNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company Description SNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company Description SNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company Description SNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company Description SNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada Musqueam Indian Band Full time

    About Musqueam **Position Summary**: Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer the Chief Financial Officer plans, manages, monitors and controls all Musqueam Indian Band financial management functions, provides professional oversight to the Finance Department, serves as an independent and objective advisor to the CAO and Chief and Council on financial...


  • North Vancouver, BC, Canada MINDMAP SOLUTIONS CORPORATION Full time

    We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organization. This is a strategic leadership role that requires exceptional business acumen, strong leadership skills, and the ability to make critical decisions that will shape the future of our organization. Drive business development initiatives to identify new...


  • Vancouver, Canada Atlantis Submarines International Full time

    **Position Title**: Chief Financial Officer **Position**: Atlantis Submarines is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our small head office team in Vancouver, BC. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO is responsible for the oversight of all financial matters of the Company. This is a hands-on role and involves some responsibilities...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Targeted Talent Full time

    Job Summary:The Chief Operating Office will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.You Will:Recruit, interview, hire, and train management-level staff in the...


  • Vancouver, BC, Canada RESERVE WINTER Full time

    Company Description SNOWGROUP is a unique online winter resort travel company that houses three distinctive brands: ReserveWinter.com, SnowClub, and Snowbus.com. Each brand offers unique products and services which are created and managed directly by the local businesses at each resort. ReserveWinter.com and Snowbus.com function as a niche market OTA,...


  • Vancouver, Canada Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia Full time

    **CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER** **About Us** Located between the Kitsilano and South Granville neighbourhoods of Vancouver, the Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC) provides practice support and services for its 2800+ members and is the voice of physiotherapy in BC. Our purpose is to help our members maintain practice excellence and evidence-informed care...


  • Vancouver, Canada ivy Group Inc Full time

    The Company WJS Canada A leader in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for care, WJS Canada is an employee-owned, B-Corp, social service organization that has been transforming lives for over 40 years. Their delivery of social services, including programs for children and families and assistance for individuals with complex needs, includes care...


  • Vancouver, Canada ivy Group Inc Full time

    The Company WJS Canada A leader in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for care, WJS Canada is an employee-owned, B-Corp, social service organization that has been transforming lives for over 40 years. Their delivery of social services, including programs for children and families and assistance for individuals with complex needs, includes care...


  • Vancouver, Canada ivy Group Inc Full time

    The Company WJS Canada A leader in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for care, WJS Canada is an employee-owned, B-Corp, social service organization that has been transforming lives for over 40 years. Their delivery of social services, including programs for children and families and assistance for individuals with complex needs, includes care...