Manager of Information Technology

The District
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) located in the Kootenays, serves a diverse number of communities including Crawford Bay, Creston, Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Nelson, Salmo, Slocan, South Slocan, Winlaw, and the surrounding rural areas. The District covers a large geographic area with two time zones. It has a student population of 4800 students in 23 schools. Further information regarding School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) can be obtained from the website at www.sd8.bc.ca.

New Opportunity
SD No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) seeks a self-motivated, organized, innovative, creative, collaborative and dynamic Manager of Information Technology. Under the direction of the Secretary-Treasurer, the Manager of Information Technology plays a vital role in ensuring our vision, mission and values are executed. In this Information Technology role, the Manager of Information Technology:

1. Supports effective use of technology to maximize twenty-first century student learning;
2. Ensures each student is provided with a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging;
3. Provides exceptional technology service management for the district and strong human resources management for Information Technology staff;
4. Plays an active role in fiscal and asset management for Information Technology in the district.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant post-secondary education, or equivalent of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a public sector or large complex organization.
• Considerable experience and success with integrating new technologies and methodologies into a large organization.

Salary
The recruiting salary range for this role is $89,376 - $111,721. When determining salary, years of education and experience will be considered. Further details would be discussed in a personal interview. SD No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) also offers a competitive benefits package and pension.

Application Process
Only applications submitted through Make a Future at https://buff.ly/3Xyao65 will be considered. The first review of applications will be September 17, 2024, and the posting will remain open until filled.

For more information, please contact Cathy MacArthur, Secretary-Treasurer at stoffice@sd8.bc.ca.

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.