Majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles all lie in the picturesque Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). Located on Vancouver Island, the CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 80,000 within its 4 distinct municipalities and 9 electoral areas. Young families and working professionals continue to relocate to the Cowichan Valley, drawn by the affordable real estate and superior quality of life which includes a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities.

Are you an experienced and service-oriented IT management professional with strong leadership and partnering skills, who can provide big-picture strategic thinking and guidance as well as hands-on technical and operational expertise and advice? Consider joining the CVRD in the critical role of Manager, Information Technology Division.

Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services Department, the Manager, Information Technology Division is a leader in change management who understands, develops, and leads the overall current and future information technology strategies for the CVRD. As a trusted consultant, advisor, and source of technological expertise to all departments across the CVRD, this position oversees the implementation of innovative solutions that support the achievement of service goals and initiatives for client groups, while ensuring compliance with requirements, capacity planning, and disaster and business continuity. This service-oriented position oversees all CVRD information technology functions including Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to ensure client needs are met, and leads and manages the Information Technology Division staff and contractors / consultants to provide client support and implement / maintain information technology infrastructure including wide area network (WAN) & local area network (LAN), Voice over IP (VoIP), mobility devices, wireless, network servers/hardware, software, licensing, security, and data assets.

As a senior leader in the organization, the Manager, Information Technology Division thinks strategically; is service-oriented; sees the big picture; understands political complexities and nuances; builds partnerships; has the courage to question and make change; and creates enthusiasm for change with a compelling, shared vision, all while carrying out their duties in accordance with the CVRD’s Guiding Principles: Engagement-Focused, Respectful, Collaborative, Service-Driven, and Supportive.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in the Computer Information Systems field or a degree in a related field of study.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in an information technology management role including experience managing staff and contractors/consultants, preferably in a local government setting.
• Experience with implementing and supporting network infrastructure, hardware and peripherals, software systems, cloud-based services, web technologies, and databases including GIS, financial, recreation, records, meeting management, solid waste management.
• Class 5 BC Driver’s License (required to drive to other CVRD locations - mileage reimbursed as per CVRD policy)
• Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) Certification would be an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Please click here to view the complete job description with the full job details and qualification requirements.

35-hour full-time work week with the opportunity to participate in the CVRD’s Flex Time Program.

This position works out of the CVRD's main office in Duncan, BC, and maintains an ongoing in-office presence; the successful candidate must live within commuting distance on Vancouver Island. A part-time / hybrid Work From Home arrangement may be considered after an appropriate in-office training / probationary period.

Salary range of $126,982.16 to $148,569.12 per year, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, and insurance benefits, pension, and paid vacation. Click here for a summary of the CVRD's benefits plan.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding career, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence by the date indicated.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.