CIO/Senior Manager, Information Technology

July 29, 2022 Information Technology

Job Overview

Job title: CIO/Senior Manager, Information Technology

Job description: CIO/Senior Manager, Information Technology – City of New Westminster

Competition #22-137

DEPARTMENT: HR & IT Services
STATUS: Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: Exempt
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week
SALARY: Competitive total compensation package

As the CIO/Senior Manager, Information Technology, you will be a key influencer and innovator who will work collaboratively with the City’s senior management team to provide strategic leadership and direction in information technology for the City of New Westminster.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources & Information Technology, you will:

Plan for technology services to meet the City’s current and emerging operational business needs
Identify technology initiatives and opportunities, while ensuring successful on-time, on-budget project delivery
Provide leadership and guidance to the IT Services team, while directing the planning and implementation of major enterprise IT projects, the provision and management of technology infrastructure and business systems, corporate data and analytics, cyber security, and business continuity
Enable your team to deliver exceptional service for residents and staff in alignment with the City’s strategic priorities
Develop and implement IT-related corporate policies to City staff, and establish key performance indicators and benchmarks
Monitor and maintain consistency and quality of City programs and services

What you have:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, and considerable varied experience in the IT field
Sound administrative and supervisory experience at a senior level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive experience in a large enterprise at a Director or CIO level with experience leading significant initiatives and complex, multiple technology projects
Experience in program, financial, budget administration, and key performance indicator strategies
Experience working within a constrained IT budget to provide maximum value for the organization
Knowledge of current concepts, practices and industry trends in the IT industry, and a driven aptitude to maintain currency in the field
Exceptional communication skills to research, prepare, present reports, correspondence, and presentations to Council, management, staff, and the public, while providing advice and guidance on IT issues and related solutions
Strong leadership skills to manage, coach, mentor, and navigate through conflict resolution with reporting IT staff, within a unionized environment, and support staff professional development
Ability to build and maintain relationships within and between departments
Ability to provide a clear vision leading to a successful strategic plan to multiple divisions of an IT department
Proven ability to plan IT strategies, functions and programs, policies, and procedures within legislated requirements
Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate the development of IT strategies and to lead major IT projects and initiatives
A corporate perspective, are results oriented, and delivers superior client services as a business oriented strategic leader
Established ability to assess departmental operations for effectiveness and efficiencies which include maintenance, operational projects, security risks
Proven ability create and maintain inter-departmental communications, while representing the department in meetings, and on task forces which involves IT Services’ support and collaboration with department heads
It would be a bonus if you have:

IT Director/CIO level of experience at a municipality or other public sector
PMP and/or ITIL certification

What we offer:

Work-life balance – 37.5 hour work weeks, vacation, secondary leave, and an optional compressed day off program
Health and wellness – extended health, dental, life insurance benefits, paid sick leave benefits, plus other wellness-focused programs and benefits
Retirement benefits – including municipal pension plan
Career development – ongoing learning, leadership development, and education development program

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document quoting the competition number, to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9, e-mail to using the following format in the subject line: LAST NAME First Name #22-137. This competition will be open until filled.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Organization:
Location: New Westminster, BC
Region: Lower Mainland
Professional Category(s): Information Technology
Posted: July 27, 2022, 3:33 pm
Expires: August 27, 2022, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: Experience an asset

Company: City of New Westminster

Expected salary:

Location: New Westminster, BC

Job date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:06 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca