Manager, Digital Transformation

Conservation Halton was created to protect, restore and manage the natural resources in our watershed but we have grown to become so much more. Today, we protect our communities and conserve our natural environment through planning, education and recreation and to support our partners in the creation of sustainable communities within our watershed.

We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people who are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally focused and socially conscious community organization, then we are looking for you

Conservation Halton is proud to be recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

**Posting Start Date**:September 19, 2025

**Posting End Date**:October 6, 2025

**Contract Type -**Full Time, 1 Year Contract

**Flexible work arrangement**:Hybrid

**Work location**:Burlington, ON

**CH Site**: Administration Office

**Who We Are**:
Conservation Halton (CH) operates as one of Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities and is recognized as an innovative and progressive leader in the public sector. Our jurisdiction spans 1,000 square kilometres across Milton, Burlington, Oakville, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Puslinch, and Mississauga, allowing us to serve diverse communities in one of Canada’s fastest-growing regions. With strong government, corporate and community partnerships and a robust and resilient operating model, we deliver high-quality programs and services that protect our region against natural hazards, preserve the natural environment, and enhance quality of life for 650,000+ residents.

**Our Work & Culture**:
Working at CH means being part of, and leading, a dedicated and diverse team of talented, passionate, and high-performing professionals. Our award-winning workplace embraces a culture of innovation and continuous learning at every level, reflecting the inclusive values and vision of our Board and senior leadership team. From our foresters, planners, engineers, and ecologists to our restoration specialists, dam operators, educators and many others, CH’s staff complement includes more than 150 full-time and 950 part-time employees who share—across unique roles and functions—a commitment to collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and customer service excellence.

**Our Future**:
Over the last decade, our strategic focus on digital transformation, partnership development, and fiscal effectiveness has helped us accelerate innovation and modernize our operations sustainably; we are now positioned at the leading edge in our sector. For the first time in our history, our operating budget has surpassed $50 million. This milestone reflects our commitment to responsible fiscal management, sound governance, and long-term financial sustainability. With a strong senior leadership team and a bright and inclusive vision for the future, CH is poised for continued investment in talented people, high-quality programs and services, new business opportunities, and critical infrastructure that supports future growth in our watershed.

**Your Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, the Manager, Digital Transformation & Technology will lead the day-to-day operations of the IT and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) teams, assume responsibility for the cyber security program, and oversee Conservation Halton’s digital and technological needs. As an IT and digital thought leader, this role will deliver a sustainable digital strategy roadmap and achievable, budgeted implementation plan that supports Conservation Halton’s overarching vision and will help establish Conservation Halton as a model for digital excellence in the conservation space.
- Responsible for IT and GIS operations including cybersecurity
- Develop and lead innovation and technology related process improvement
- In collaboration with the Head of Corporate Affairs, spearhead the development, scaling, and implementation of digital transformation initiatives, fostering a digitally inclusive culture with a customer-centric lens.
- Responsible to complete a thorough business needs analysis, leverage process and continuous improvement methodologies, and ensure that an integrated, enterprise-wide technological and digital infrastructure is implemented.
- Work with internal partners to establish a robust data management framework and model
- Manage the operational IT and GIS budgets, and provide recommendations and input into other relevant budgets, such as the IT Capital, Parks IT Capital, and Digital Transformation budget.
- Leadership and Relationship Management including digital capability building for direct reports and senior internal stakeholders

**Your Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or equivalent
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive e