Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration field and a minimum of seven years of recent related management experience in a similar complex technical environment or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of ten years recent related experience at the senior management level preferably in municipal government or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certification in project management, process engineering, IT service management and/or software development lifecycle methodologies is highly desirable. The role requires thorough knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions, and strategic application to business needs; municipal legislation, acts, regulations, and standards related to the work; budget planning, financial management and workforce management; IT strategic planning, IT governance formulation, and organizational change management. This role requires the ability to plan, lead, manage, coach and motivate staff through subordinate managers; establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior managers, employees, elected officials and a variety of outside individuals and agencies; persuade, influence and collaborate with senior leaders and Council to achieve optimum IT solutions to meet the business needs of the City; understand and research, analyze, interpret and provide guidance on topics related to the role; establish strategic priorities, set goals and manage a variety of competing deadlines within time and budget constraints and foster the development of management practices which focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency in the activities of the department.
Please apply online at: https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYBURNABY&cws=37&rid=7050
This competition has been extended and will remain open until filled. New applications are welcome!
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.
Salary: $180,523 - 185,527 - 190,549 - 195,571 - 200,575 per year with $11,412 Annual Stipend
