Director, Information Technology – City of Surrey – Surrey, BC

Guided by our core values of Community, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Service Excellence, the City of Surrey provides municipal government services to the residents and businesses of Canada’s 12th largest city. We value the contributions of our 3400+ employees and are proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. We’ve created a culture that reflects our desire to work collaboratively with our employees, our residents and our communities. Originally incorporated in 1879, the City of Surrey has received national and international awards for financial reporting, building excellence, recreation, policing and sustainability.

Surrey is committed to being a global municipal leader in providing residents, businesses, staff and other stakeholders with technologies and electronic data strategies to enhance service, productivity, transparency, engagement and quality of life. The City is evolving its technical platforms to enable all Surrey residents to engage with the various resources of the City for mutual well-being, success and innovation.

Reporting to the General Manager, Finance and IT and working collaboratively with the Senior Management Team across City Departments, the Director, Information Technology develops and implements innovative technologies in visioning the City’s electronic data potential. The Director provides strategic leadership, direction and structure for the citywide technology platforms in order to ensure and enhance City services, productivity, transparency and engagement.

The Director works inclusively with relevant stakeholders to support the alignment of all City technology including the accountability, responsibility and oversight for complex technical, leadership and administrative work in the planning, support, development, installation and sustainment of technology systems. This role leads approximately 100 staff (both union and non-union) as well as establishes and nurtures key relationships with outside consultants, subject matter experts, vendors, and contractors.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field (and/or will have equivalent experience). S/he will have eight (8) plus years of related experience in progressive leadership roles in complex organizations (preferably including experience in the public sector) with strong business acumen and technical understanding.

Should you be interested in learning more about this leadership opportunity please contact Kelly Baron or
Carol Robinson at 604-998-4032 or forward your CV, a letter of introduction and the names and
contact information for three referees, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca
We will respond to all who express interest.
Location: Surrey, BC
Profession(s): Information Technology
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 10:48:26 AM (PST)
Posting Expires: Monday, September 7, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM (PST)

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