With a population of 30,568, Parkland County offers a range of municipal services and a vibrant mix of agricultural, residential, industrial and recreational opportunities. This unique rural area is situated on the west outskirts of Edmonton, stretching over 2438 sq. km. of picturesque landscapes.

Parkland County has a Permanent, Full-time position available for a Manager, Information Services. Under the supervision of the General Manager, Corporate Services Division, the Manager, Information Services (IS) plans, develops and implements policies, strategies and programs related to the management of social, economic and topographical data (GIS) and Information Technology (IT) resources. The Manager is to provide leadership, direction and support to service recipients internal and external to the County and to direct a staff of competent professionals in a variety of functional capacities to achieve this objective. The Manager is charged with providing services related to the County’s GIS and IT Infrastructure; Innovation and Growth; Operations Management; and Information Stewardship.

The Manager, is responsible for ensuring that these services are cost efficient, effective in meeting the needs of clients and are valued as measured by a high level of client satisfaction.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Commerce, majoring in Management, Information Systems or related discipline.
Five or more years of managerial experience is required, preferably in a larger Municipal government organization or similar environment.
Membership in a related professional association is desirable.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of both IT and GIS.
Possession of a valid Alberta driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Rate of Pay:
$116,416 – $145,519 per annum

Hours of Work:
7 hours/day; 35 hours/week

Benefits:
Extensive benefits are offered including an option to join our Earned Day Off Program.

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Interested candidates are invited to forward their application/ resume, quoting the Competition Number to the undersigned by 4:30 pm of the closing date.

Please note that if you are applying by email, ensure that your resume is sent in either a Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.pdf).

Parkland County has a nepotism policy in effect. Please contact Human Resources for further information on this policy (including the definition of a relative under this policy).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and will be used for Parkland County employment opportunities only. The personal information that you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.