The HDSB recently introduced a Work from Home Administrative Procedure. In accordance with this Administrative Procedure and with the approval of the immediate supervisor, employees who work at HDSB administrative sites may work from home for up to 50% of their regularly scheduled hours. The HDSB offers funding for professional development in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for management and administration support staff. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Direction and Planning
Investigate and assess new technologies, identifying benefits and costs associated estimating return on investment
Consult with other departments/schools and stakeholders to develop a cross-organization approach and standards for streamlining processes
Provide input and recommendations to support Ministry requirements/initiatives to ensure compliance and mitigate impact to the Board and staff
Create reports and implementation strategies recommending directions for the Board determined through research and consultation
Provide input and recommendations to the Boards Multi-year Plan and plan to achieve identified targets
Participation in and development of plans for Proof of Concept and/or Pilot programs relating to technology
Project Management
Recommend, create and manage Project Budgets
Create project plans
Lead cross department/Board project teams, manage and assign responsibilities
Review and monitor project to meet timelines
Respond to issues and situations that will impact project
Communicate status of project to end users and system
Supervision of Staff
Provide guidance and counselling of staff for both personal growth and day to day decision making
Perform Goal Setting & conduct Growth & Appraisal processes
Identify, plan and assign new tasks
Ensure assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner
Interview and hire new staff
Provide direction for staff in tasks assigned, preventive maintenance or emergency situations
Facilitate meetings
Security and Maintenance for Board Information Technology, Data and Account Management
Ensure processes are in place for ongoing monitoring of software ensuring maximum up time
Monitor security and maintenance looking for issues and opportunities to enhance/resolve issues
Review of current business processes to identify new opportunities to automate and Improve on existing solutions
Work with vendors to ensure security compliance and Boards data is protected
Review and identify access requirements with functional leads, automate access to Board software for staff and students where possible and continue to investigate/implement solutions where automation cannot be utilized
Customer Service/Support and Resolution
Effectively provide leadership for the resolution of matters in a timely fashion to ensure the continuous operation of technological systems within the Board
Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting to staff when situations arise that are not immediately resolved
Identification of support trends and building of plans to resolve the issue permanently
Development of sustainable solutions for end user support
Identification of measurable targets to continually improve customer service to end users (Staff, Students, Parents)Qualifications: Minimum Requirements required:
Bachelors Degree in a related field
5 years of leadership experience in managing information technology projects and teams
Certificate in Information and Communication Technology Management (OASBO)
Project Management Course Certified training
Leadership/Management Training Program
Business Analysis Certification
IT Project Management
Strong analytical, facilitation and problem solving skills
Leadership Development
Knowledge of MFIPPA and PHIPA
ISC2 CC certification - certified in Cyber Security
Preferred Requirements required:
Bachelors Degree with Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
7 years of leadership experience in managing information technology services within a school board environment with direct supervision of staff
Diploma in School Board Administration (OASBO)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Ability to translate complex technology concepts
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Effective financial literacy skills
Excellent knowledge of Student Information Systems in Ontario K-12
Strong knowledge of Ministry Ontario School Information System (OnSIS) requirements, processes and procedures
Strong knowledge of Student Information Systems
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Applications, along with your resume and other supporting documents must be submitted through Apply to Education https://hdsb.simplication.com/ by 4:00pm on Friday May 31, 2024
Job Category: Management & Professionals - Job Code # 3758022
We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Halton District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the email address provided on the applicants Apply To Education profile page.
First consideration for posted vacancies will be given to qualified applicants from the employee group in which the vacancy occurs.
Equity:
The Halton District School Board recognizes that, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels should reflect, demonstrate understanding of and respond to a diverse population. The Board is committed to providing a workplace environment that is fair and equitable to all.
In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, we will: value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities;
grant first consideration, where the skills, ability, and qualifications of the applicants are relatively equal, to applicants who self-identify as members of historically under-represented communities. Where a collective agreement or terms and conditions govern the hiring or promotional process, this will be done in a manner that is consistent with the School Boards obligations.Applicant Self Identification Questions:
As part of the recruitment and selection function, the HDSB will collect voluntary self identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HDSBs Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedure, HDSBs Employment Equity Policy and Ontarios Anti Racism Data Standards:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15, in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. In accordance with HDSBs Employment Equity Policy, personal information collected on this form will aim to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. It works to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process. Encouraging diversity of the workforce in the school board is vital because the workforce should be reflective and representative of the community.
Although hiring policies must adhere to the qualification requirements set out in applicable Regulations (eg. Regulation 298, Operation of Schools General) and any applicable collective agreement provisions, the Board recognizes the importance of the following when developing its selection and evaluation criteria:
valuing applicants additional experience, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives; and
granting first consideration, where the skills, ability, and qualifications of the applicants are relatively equal, to applicants who self-identify as members of historically under-represented communities. We encourage you to respond to our voluntary applicant self-identification questions. This data will inform our understanding of the diversity of our applicant pool as well as the progress of applicants throughout the hiring process. This data will inform our goals, strategies and actions and our progress towards creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workforce. Any information that you provide in response to these questions will be referred to during the hiring process for this position, and will be shared with the hiring manager and/or committee members responsible for the hiring process.
The section includes questions from Ontarios Anti-Racism Data Standards (Standards, 2017). The Standards were established to help identify and monitor systemic racism and racial disparities within the public sector. The Standards establish consistent, effective practices for producing reliable information to support evidence-based decision-making and public accountability to help eliminate systemic racism and promote racial equity (adapted from Ontarios Anti-Racism Data Standards, 2017).
Questions about this collection may be directed to Elena Alamiie, Manager of Staffing and Recruiting at alamiiee@hdsb.ca.
Accommodation:
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.Wellness:
The HDSB is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.