Director, Information

**Position**:Director, Information & Technology

**Department**:Information & Technology

**Position Status**:Full Time

**Union**:Non Union

**Number of Positions**:1

**Location**:Onsite **/**Hybrid

**Language**:English

**The PRHC Difference**:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment - a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

**Top Benefits and Perks**:
- Vacation and Benefits
- Pension program with matching employer contribution
- Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
- Learning fund for educational development
- **HOURS OF WORK**:

- **WHAT YOU’LL DO**:

- The Director, Information technology is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the hospital's information technology operations. They will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in IT management, cyber security, cloud infrastructure management, and clinical information system management. The Director is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of technology services that support the hospital's mission and objectives. This role would be envisioned to take on the formalization and leadership of the hospitals security office, and as such on successful delivery assume the title of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
- The IT Director must be adept at balancing competing demands and priorities, analyzing complex technical issues, and developing and implementing creative solutions. They should have strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams. The IT Director will be a strategic thinker who can proactively identify opportunities for organizational improvements and efficiencies and lead the development of technical proposals to support these initiatives.
- **WHAT YOU’LL BRING**:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field and/or at least 7 years’ experience working in a multi-platform technical support environment or equivalent education and work experience required.- 7+ years of experience in the IT industry, with increasing levels of responsibility over time. This experience should ideally include technical roles, such as systems administrator or network engineer, as well as leadership or management positions. Focused experience in leadership and management abilities. Able to manage people and resources effectively, develop and implement IT strategies, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders required.- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CSSP) (or willingness to enroll and complete within 1.5 years) required.- Certificates or diplomas in technical areas, such as networking, cybersecurity, or systems administration preferred.- Completion of training programs or courses related to project management, leadership, or communication preferred.- Additional technical certifications or training, such as those offered by vendors or industry associations preferred- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ITIL Foundation Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- **WHO YOU ARE**:
- Strong leadership and management skills to lead and motivate IT teams effectively.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with other departments and stakeholders.- Strong knowledge of cloud based technology delivery in a healthcare setting (AVS, AVD, Fabric, M365).- Strong experience delivering SaaS, cloud based ERP (Workday or similar).- In-depth knowledge of IT systems, networks, and in