IT - Manager

Overview
Established in 1836 in Quebec, Canada, Bishop’s College School
(BCS) is an IB World School offering the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and certificates. With a
campus bordered by farmland and rolling hills on one side and by
the city of Sherbrooke on the other, BCS is a small, welcoming
community and a “home away from home” to students from 40+
different countries. We create a caring community of learning and
development where cultures connect and individuals matter. By
embracing a rigorous yet supportive academic program and a
well-rounded education that includes athletics, the arts,
leadership and development, and global citizenship, BCS is
preparing students to become tomorrow’s leaders. We offer a
Bilingual Option (English and French), as well as the Duke of
Edinburgh's Award program, and are a proud member of Round
Square, through which students can go on exchanges and volunteer abroad.

The Position
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Information and Technology Manager
provides the vision, coordination of information and technology, supervision, leadership,
evaluation, research and development and management of the information and technology
services of the school.

The position includes responsibility for the coordination of one or more programs and activities
pertaining to the development plan and operation of computerized systems, functioning and
maintenance of computers, service agreements, information technologies, office automation,
networking and telecommunications. The manager will develop both annual and long-term
action plans while respecting the school’s strategic vision. The manager will oversee the budget
and expenses while prioritizing departmental and school needs.

Key Responsibilities
- Participate in developing the objectives and strategies of the school pertaining to

information and technology and collaborate with departments in determining the annual
and long-term action plan. Develop and maintain a multi-year technology plan that
simplifies business processes, standardizes technology platforms and enables growth and
flexibility
- Participate in developing policies pertaining to information and technology.
- Participate in planning and coordinating the implementation, development, review, and

maintenance, proper and secure use and control of computerized systems, office
automation, networking, and telecommunication and information technology tools of the
school
- Oversee functioning of the technology operations of the School for the purpose of

ensuring an effective, efficient and safe environment, where technology equipment and
A Quick Glance
- 280+ students
- Grades 7-12 (Forms II-VII)
- 85% Boarding/15% Day
- 40+ countries
- All genders
- 8 residences
- Average Class Size: 15

Contact Information

Human Resources
80 chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke, QC
J1M 1Z8, CANADA
Phone:
819-566-0227 ext. 206

Information and
Technology Manager

and educational functions of the School.
- Support the implementation of operational and educational technology initiatives (e.g.

new systems, educational programs, hardware) for the purpose of assisting with delivery
and implementation of initiatives, providing support and assistance to others, providing
oversights of projects and/or training and providing information to others to ensure
successful implementation.
- Monitor technology budget and expenditures for the purpose of ensuring that allocations

are accurate, and expenses are within budget limits. Identify and develop project plans
and budgets. Ensure that new projects include change management and training
required. Establish criteria to prioritize IT needs within the allocated budget and oversee
the development of project plans to deliver on priorities
- Ensure IT resources are organized and deployed effectively and efficiently to meet the

school’s strategic objectives
- Direct the installation of technology systems and tools (e.g. hardware, software, systems,

efficient installations of technology equipment and services.
- Participate in putting in place an appropriate technological monitoring mechanism to

analyze the needs of the organization.
- Protect the school and its operations against IT risks, including unauthorized access to

information, data integrity, loss of processing capability and poor service levels
- Manage and negotiate with technology providers. Oversee the selection process of

learning technologies. Ex. Tablets, laptops, cameras and software. Maintain an
understanding of emerging trends in the use of instructional and administrative
technologies
- Installs technology systems and tools (e.g. hardware, software, systems, wiring,

efficient installations of technology equipment and services
- Manage a small team of internal resources. Coordinate the activities and evaluate the

performance of each team member.
- Prepare, control and implement the schedule of operations dealing with equipment

maintenance and