Director, Information Management and Information Technology

Director, Information Management & Information TechnologyPermanent/Full-timeThe Director is a valued member of the Sooke School District leadership team and responsible for providing strategic direction for the district's information management (IM) and information technology (IT) department, including developing and implementing corporate policies, standards, and guidelines. The Director manages the district-wide data frameworks, ensures information security and privacy, leads IT investment priorities, and promotes digital literacy across the organization. The Director, Information Technology is a strategic leader responsible for technology systems and services across the school district ensuring secure, efficient, and innovative use of technology to enhance learning and operational excellence. Leading a team of 15 staff comprised of 4 excluded and 11 bargaining unit positions the ideal candidate will:Strive for Personal ExcellenceThink Critically and CreativelyBuild RelationshipsPractice a Growth MindsetEffectively Communicate and CollaborateModel Leadership ExcellenceUse a Systems Thinking ApproachCultivate Community Encourage Employee GrowthProvide a Strategic FocusAnd have the required education and experience noted below:Masters' or Bachelors' Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, and/or Business Administration or related fieldCertification in ITIL, an asset, and/or knowledge in ITIL principles and proceduresCertification in a minimum of two (2) of the following areas: network administration, data base administration, system engineering, BPR or similar, or Microsoft certified systems engineerMinimum five (5) years of recent and progressive technology senior level leadership experience demonstrating the following:Overseeing information systems, technology architectures, project management, service management and systems design implementing cybersecurity strategy and enterprise risk management protocolsensuring compliance with privacy legislation including Ministry FOIPPA requirements Minimum three (3) years' experience in leading and supervising staff in a unionized environmentPreference may be given the candidates with experience in a public sector environment, particularly within the education sector For a copy of the full job description, please email Dawn Israel, Human Resources Consultant at . The salary range for this full-time position is $150,257 to $166,952 per annum. Initial placement within the range is based on related education and experience. Sooke School District offers a competitive benefits package and pension plan.Please submit a cover letter and a resume including references, on the website.If you require assistance, please see for detailed instructions.The deadline for submissions is 12:00 pm on November 24, 2025.We thank all those that apply; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.