Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer

EX Executive Officer

Regular/full-time

Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services

Digital and Technology Solutions

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43413

Closing Date: October 29, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

This posting will remain open until filled.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the Manitoba government’s top executive responsible for planning and delivery of the government’s strategies, priorities, and objectives through the use of Digital and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The CIO provides leadership for Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS) Division, and the Manitoba Education Research Learning and Information Network (MERLIN) Special Operating Agency (SOA). The CIO is responsible for providing trusted advice to elected officials, Deputy Ministers, and Assistant Deputy Ministers on matters pertaining to ICT and innovating program delivery through digital transformation. The CIO works with the broader public sector and private enterprise to identify and develop partnerships and new economic opportunities.

The CIO is responsible for the strategy, policy, planning, service delivery, and operation of all of the government’s technology and digital assets. This includes developing direction for the government’s ICT and Digital strategies, and the annual government-wide ICT asset management and investment planning processes, in alignment with Treasury Board Estimates review. Additionally, the CIO is responsible for planning and delivering the government’s substantial and diverse portfolio of ICT projects, and for ensuring the protection and reliable operation of the government’s large fleet of existing departmental and corporate technologies and systems. The CIO is accountable for cybersecurity for all of government, as well as technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

If you are a strong leader, motivated and proactive in your approach, can apply superior critical thinking and proven analytical skills to complex issues and problems, have an interest in directly influencing and contributing to the strategy and objectives of Manitoba Government through ICT with a proven track record establishing trust-based relationships with senior leaders, this is your opportunity.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening

Qualifications:
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Duties:
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