Job Overview
New Westminster Schools seeks a self-motivated, organized, innovative, creative, collaborative and dynamic Director of Information Technology.
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the Director, Technology and Information Services plays a vital role towards ensuring our vision, mission and values are executed. This includes supporting our four strategic priorities:
As one of the fastest growing districts in Metro-Vancouver, New Westminster Schools (NWS) works hard to support a diverse and closely connected community of students, staff, and families throughout its schools. The District's 1,000 teachers and staff serve 7,500 students across eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, three alternate programs, two Provincial Online Learning options, and continuing education.
NWS is passionate about innovation and strives to create learning opportunities and environments that support and inspire all students, staff, and families in the community. Through collaboration, the District is transforming learning experiences to ensure that NWS is a place where everyone loves to learn.
NWS is deeply committed to building meaningful relationships, as we work to address the barriers that some people in our school communities face. This includes actively working to address issues around diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism, mental health and wellbeing, and food security for students and families.
New Westminster Schools recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Director of Technology and Information Services is responsible for developing the computing and telecommunications infrastructure and services appropriate to the complex and evolving needs of the District. The Director will work with staff and stakeholders in the planning, development, implementation and support of the information technology needs of the District, including providing hands-on technical support within the TIS Team.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
SPECIFIC CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
SALARY
The recruiting salary range for this role is $152,109 - $160,559. When determining salary, years of education and experience will be considered. Further details would be discussed in a personal interview. New Westminster Schools also offers a competitive benefits package and pension.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications can be made via the Make a Future website, by selecting the Director, Technology and Information Services posting. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified; however, applications received prior to September 20, 2024, will be assured of full consideration.
New Westminster Schools welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will assist the organization to expand its capacity for diversity. New Westminster Schools encourages applications from equity seeking groups; these include women, persons with diverse gender expressions, persons of all sexual orientations, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons.
School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. Satisfactory completion of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is a legislated requirement for successful applicants.