Position Summary:Reporting to the General Manager, Information Services, the Manager, Information Technology - Data Management & Development is responsible for providing leadership and supervision for staff within the Data Management & Development team. The Data Management & Development team are responsible for the student information system - management and training, Ministry compliance & OnSIS reporting, application data integrations, report & script development, data integrity, security & privacy and business analysis. The Manager, Information Technology - Data Management & Development is responsible for providing strategic vision while overseeing the planning, operations and delivery of information technology services for the board. This position is also responsible for managing information technology initiatives/projects spanning multiple departments and schools and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure the solutions meet the needs and are delivered on time and within budget. This position is a part of the Information Services management team and works closely with the other members to provide solutions, support and strategic direction for technology at the Board.

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.