Chief Information Officer

Job Posting

Chief Information Officer

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Selfidentification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Boards hiring processes.

General Description of Duties:

Reporting to the Executive Superintendent of Corporate Services the incumbent in this challenging position will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of responsibilities which support student and system needs. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating IT Governance committees focused on data management and reporting end user support privacy and cyber security classroom technology and communications (social media and website) with a goal of receiving strategic advice from each committee on the needs and priorities of the system as relates to information technology
• Creating a multiyear strategic IT plan in alignment with the WCDSB multiyear strategic plan to communicate the departments vision priorities and goals which drive resource requirements infrastructure renewal project planning and budgets
• Setting standards for hardware and software and managing a complex budget for renewal and maintenance of the same
• Supporting IT team leaders to ensure department plans are achieved and organizational structures are optimized
• Monitoring service levels and soliciting feedback from stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure needs

• Publishing leading and lagging IT indicators to demonstrate effective resource stewardship
• Serving as a mentor and coach to IT staff and others within the organization
• Preparing and presenting reports to a variety of groups including senior management elected officials school administrators support staff community leaders professional colleagues and others as required
• Participating in meetings of senior management to ensure work is coordinated and system level plans and initiatives are wellinformed
• Ensuring the IT team receives access to professional development opportunities to ensure their skillsets are current and meet professional expectations
• Being a subject matter expert in cyber security strategy and ensuring common frameworks and standards such as those specified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) are used to manage information and privacy risk and for strategic decisionmaking
• Maintaining and leading regular testing of the IT Disaster Recovery and Incident Response plans
• Supporting the work of the Privacy Records and Information Management Officer including freedom of information requests records retention compliance with relevant legislation such as the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and working with the office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner when required
• Creating managing and updating administrative procedures relevant to IT
• Participating as an active member of the Ontario Association of School Business Officials IT Committee (OASBO ICT)
• Implementing recommendations made by auditors within timelines specified
• Other duties as assigned

• Post Secondary Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or another related field
• 7 or more years of experience in a managerial role with similar responsibilities
• Proficiency in a range of computer applications including Microsoft 365 apps
• Candidate must demonstrate an advanced ability to collaborate with others to achieve system goals
• Excellent leadership communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
• Diploma in School Board Administration (University of Guelph)
• Certificate in School Board Information and Communication Technology Management (University of Guelph)
• Experience with an Ontario school board or similar complex public sector employer

Hours of Work : This position is 35 hours per week with the requirement to be available outside of normal office hours. Additionally this position will be required to attend meetings outside of normal office hours (e.g. Board meetings other events that are related to the portfolio).

Location(s): Region of Waterloo

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Application Process:

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://w Applytoeducation assistance contact (Monday Friday 7:30 am 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process identify your qualifications and abilities such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://w will be accepted until May 16 2025 at 12:00pm (noon) Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print please email aoda@. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process please contact us at (519)extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Boards Privacy Policy please contact our Privacy Officer atExt. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.