MINJobs posting: Manager of Information Technology and GIS
September 26, 2024
Municipal Information Network

Manager of Information Technology and GIS

Organization:
Dufferin County
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
October 10, 2024 before 16:30
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Information technology
Description
What you’ll do

  • Manage and lead a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, coaching, counsel, performance management for teammates to support growth, development, and continuous improvement.
  • Establishes and communicate goals and priorities as it relates to the IT division and its functions, to support integrated work efforts and greater collaboration within the IT team and across County departments
  • Prioritizes and reviews staff work assignments and makes resource allocation decisions in accordance with approved budgets and work plans
  • Foster a team environment centered around a shared purpose, integrity, strong relationships built on trust, open communication, and the sharing of expertise
  • Foster a customer-centric culture within the IT team, promoting excellent customer service, effective communication, and empathy
  • Directs the day-to-day operations within all the technical areas (e.g., infrastructure, information security, GIS, storage, network, voice & data, backup & recovery, service desk, applications, etc.) which includes staff, change management, and monitoring, ensuring the availably of all critical systems for business continuity.
  • In coordination, with emergency Management directs IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning in the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of a disaster recovery solution
  • Ensure all information technology operations are maintained and supervised according to Provincial legislation and Municipal By-Laws and policies
  • Authorizes the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies according to purchasing policy within assigned authority
  • Directs projects and programs throughout their lifecycles within all the technical areas (e.g., information security, storage, GIS, applications, etc.)
  • Engages organizational stakeholders as partners to understand and analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology solution needs
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

What you’ll bring

  • Three (3) or four (4) year post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification foundation level or higher or similar certification
  • Certified in Cybersecurity certification or higher or similar certification
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible technical experience related to IT Service Management including a solid foundation in overseeing the administration of an Information Technology division
  • Broad IT experience dealing with security, Windows, servers, web applications, networking, virtualization, redundancy and monitoring, firewalls, storage, and backup and recovery
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performance team with compassion and inspiration
  • Financial management experience, including annual budget development, procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor management
  • Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
Salary & Benefits

What we can offer YOU!

  • A competitive hourly wage ranging between $72.26 – $84.51 (April 1, 2024 Non-Union Pay Grid);
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • Enrolment in our comprehensive health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan
  • Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
  • Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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