Exempt Position
Manager of Information Technology
Revised – Permanent Continuing
The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $190 million and employs approximately 3,000 staff; which includes, teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.
Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Manager of Information Technology will work with staff and stakeholders to elevate our IT help desk and field support to deliver exceptional customer support services to our teachers and staff and to advance our management of the District’s student information system.
Duties include leading a support team and setting the direction for supporting our teachers and staff with their use of technology, directing staff in the development, implementation and support of the District’s student information systems and data collection and reporting functions, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
An expert knowledge of existing and emerging technologies is required, as well as an extremely high level of competency in managing support teams and IT service management methodologies. Experience with Microsoft technologies, Google Suite for Education, student information systems, applied knowledge of the ITIL framework, project management methodologies and experience in managing within an enterprise public sector environment is a definite asset.
Minimum requirements include a B.Sc. in computer science or related discipline, four to six years management experience within a technically complex organization, and demonstrated experience with leading a team to successful outcomes. Strong supervision, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are essential.
Please send your cover letter, résumé and contact information for three references to:
Human Resource Services
Greater Victoria School District No. 61
556 Boleskine Road
Victoria, BC V8Z 1E8
Or
Fax: 250-475-4113 / Email: hrs@sd61.bc.ca
Deadline for submissions: Sunday, October 22, 2017
School District 61 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews