Summary
Description
The Team
Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government responsible for protecting the unique amenities and environment of more than 450 islands and surrounding waters in the southern Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, coordinates with other levels of government and First Nations on key issues impacting the area, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy.
The Role
The Information Technology Manager, under the direction of the Director, Legislative and Information Services is responsible for leading and managing all functions related to information technology within the Trust and the Conservancy. This includes Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, data storage, network administration, telecommunications, Internet access, web site development, implementation and maintenance, electronic asset management, Desktop environment, Corporate Business Systems and applications, Geographic Information Systems, Database Management, and peripheral devices. Scope of responsibilities within these functions includes leading and managing a team of technology staff, research, forecasting, community engagement (where appropriate) and regulatory implementation in support of effective and sustainable information technology management.
Qualifications:
- University degree in a Computer Science field, with six (6) years recent related experience; OR
- A combination of education, training and experience may be considered (i.e. eight (8) years of recent, related experience* with formal course work and/or certifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field).
- Possession and maintenance of a valid BC driver’s license.
Recent related experience must have occurred within the last 10 years and include the following:
- Project Management Training and experience in managing IT projects
- Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in information technology leadership and management preferably within a local government, non-profit, or another public or private organization;
- Minimum five (5) years of managerial experience.
Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:
- Computer Information Processing Society – Information Systems Professional (ISP) designation.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience working in local government.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Project Management.
Provisos/Willingness Statements:
- Must be willing to work overtime, including some evenings and weekends.
- Some travel and overnight travel is a requirement of this position, including by ferry and water taxi.
For questions regarding this position, please contact dmarlor@islandstrust.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary or permanent full time or part time opportunities.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is currently under review for exclusion.
Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. If you do not include a month and year that indicates a start and end date, years that may be viewed as partial years will not be counted towards your experience.
Questionnaire: YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
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