Assistant Manager Information Technology
Assistant Manager Information Technology
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Assistant Manager Information Technology
Temporary
Internal/External
Posting Date: Apr 9 2025
Closing Date: April 15 2025
Posting #
Hours
MondayFriday 37.5 hours per week.
Beginning Apr 28 2025 to October 24 2025
Salary
$80000 annual salary
This is a non bargaining unit position
All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.
Summary
St. Margarets School (SMS) IS Western Canadas only girlcentered independent day and boarding school located in Victoria British Columbia Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations Songhees Nations and WSNE Nations. Founded in 1908 SMS is an international centre for girlcentered learning and leadership development providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 712. St. Margarets School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program.
Reporting to the Chief Operations and Financial Officer the Information Technology (IT) Assistant Manager is responsible for a range of duties involving the support approval and implementation of all computer hardware software and operation systems.
The primary role is to ensure the smooth and effective running of the extended Information Technology infrastructure and systems while also performing a variety of technical duties related to the support and maintenance of network systems and equipment at SMS. The IT Assistant Manager will also assume some help desk responsibilities and complete various IT related projects as directed by the COFO.
Core Competencies
- Integrity & Trust
- Service Orientation
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Resilience
- Professional Knowledge
- Communication & Collaboration
Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the COFO to plan and review a framework comprising of IT procedures practices and procurement strategies.
Setup and maintenance of the IT infrastructure encompassing telecommunication systems and networks internet connectivity links and networks computers/hardware software systems and applications
Identify IT requirements and life cycle of devices such as desktops laptops projectors cell phones computer peripherals and networking equipment.
Coordinate event management and structures relating to the school (Assemblies Drills Audiovideo activities).
Propose plans for the deployment monitoring maintenance development and support of all hardware and software based on department needs.
Evaluate the overall effectiveness of network operations and existing technologies.
Provide expertise and training to employees students and parents on all IT issues.
Coordinate the IT infrastructure to ensure alignment with strategic and business priorities.
Documentation technical writing report generation
Helpdesk support and monitoring
Develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with users vendors and other related groups.
Accountable for the delivery of all Information Technology services and assets throughout the school.
Network administration including network design integrity security disaster recovery and federation service management.
SMS hardware and software systems application servers internet backup and recovery systems router Firewalls LAN VLAN/WAN management and phone systems.
Provide inputs to COFO for schoolwide technology budget projects and priorities.
Supervise IT team as directed.
All other duties as required.
Required Education & Experience
- College diploma (or similar) in Computer Science or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the Information Technology field.
- Equivalent education and/or experience in an independent school IT services will also be considered.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of technology trends and capabilities. Expert knowledge of the following technologies:
Domain configuration and management for modern Windows Servers
Switches hubs and firewall configuration Microsoft 365 with local active directory syncing
Workstation/laptop management for both Windows and MacOS LAN/VLAN administration Share Point administration
IT Ticketing and helpdesk software Camera and security systems
Backup and recovery software Network Virtualization
Antivirus and MDR solutions DNS servers DHCP
GSuite administration Server monitoring software
Office 365 administration Wireless technologies
Network security Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of network and systems administration in a Windows and cloudbased environment Demonstrated experience managing complex information systems infrastructure ideally in an educational setting with an understanding of mission critical systems for education Proven experience managing IT Tickets triaging issues setting SLAs and examining reoccurring problems for improvements to be made Ability to understand classroom and business issues and opportunities and translate them into technology solutions. Highly motivated and well organized. Ability to adapt and seek solutions from a variety of perspectives. Highly developed analytical and documentation skills. Must possess strong interpersonal leadership and customer service skills.
Work Conditions
Regular hours of work Monday to Friday 37.5 hour per week.
Overtime as required.
Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment.
Fastpaced environment.
Sitting for long periods of time.
Lifting and/or moving up to 20lbs may be required.
Valued Benefits
A career with St. Margarets School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus with access to rapid transit onsite gym and other amenities.
St. Margarets School emphasizes a dedication to equity diversity and inclusion across living learning and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers the institution is committed to fostering an equitable diverse and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support technical aids or accommodations are encouraged to contact Human Resources .
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package including a covering letter curriculum vitae and professional references through Bamboo HR by April 16 2025 to:
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
