Director, Information Management and Information Technology

Director Information Management & Information Technology

Permanent/Full-time

The Director is a valued member of the Sooke School District leadership team and responsible for providing strategic direction for the districts information management (IM) and information technology (IT) department including developing and implementing corporate policies standards and guidelines. The Director manages the district-wide data frameworks ensures information security and privacy leads IT investment priorities and promotes digital literacy across the organization. The Director Information Technology is a strategic leader responsible for technology systems and services across the school district ensuring secure efficient and innovative use of technology to enhance learning and operational excellence. Leading a team of 15 staff comprised of 4 excluded and 11 bargaining unit positions the ideal candidate will:

• Strive for Personal Excellence
• Think Critically and Creatively
• Build Relationships
• Practice a Growth Mindset
• Effectively Communicate and Collaborate
• Model Leadership Excellence
• Use a Systems Thinking Approach
• Cultivate Community
• Encourage Employee Growth
• Provide a Strategic Focus

And have the required education and experience noted below:

• Masters or Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Computer Science and/or Business Administration or related field
• Certification in ITIL an asset and/or knowledge in ITIL principles and procedures
• Certification in a minimum of two (2) of the following areas: network administration data base administration system engineering BPR or similar or Microsoft certified systems engineer
• Minimum five (5) years of recent and progressive technology senior level leadership experience demonstrating the following:
• Overseeing information systems technology architectures project management service management and systems design
• implementing cybersecurity strategy and enterprise risk management protocols
• ensuring compliance with privacy legislation including Ministry FOIPPA requirements
• Minimum three (3) years experience in leading and supervising staff in a unionized environment
• Preference may be given the candidates with experience in a public sector environment particularly within the education sector

For a copy of the full job description please email Dawn Israel Human Resources Consultant at .

The salary range for this full-time position is $150257 to $166952 per annum. Initial placement within the range is based on related education and experience. Sooke School District offers a competitive benefits package and pension plan.

Please submit a cover letter and a resume including references on the Make a Future website.

If you require assistance please see How to Apply for detailed instructions.

The deadline for submissions is 12:00 pm on November 2 4 2025 .

We thank all those that apply; however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.