Required Position

Full-time Appointment

Responsibilities

Vacancy Status: Existing position

Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance & Administration, the Associate Vice-President (AVP), Information Technology (IT) provides senior executive-level strategy and operational oversight for the University’s digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems. The incumbent ensures that IT solutions and data governance support the University’s tricultural mandate and a bilingual, diverse academic community. The Associate Vice-President, Information Technology facilitates equitable access to technology and advances institutional goals through innovative digital strategies. The incumbent oversees the integration of robust technology frameworks to support long-term planning and operational excellence across the University.

Strategic Digital Transformation & Governance - 15%

• Spearheads the development and execution of a comprehensive IT strategic plan that aligns with the University’s mission and tricultural mandate.
• Stewards institutional data assets by implementing rigorous governance frameworks that ensure data integrity, privacy, and security across all platforms.
• Orchestrates the alignment of IT initiatives with academic and administrative priorities to foster a seamless digital experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Enterprise Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Operations - 30%

• Champions the modernization of campus-wide network infrastructure and cloud-based services to support high-performance research and remote learning.
• Synthesizes complex security protocols to protect sensitive institutional data against evolving cyber threats, ensuring compliance with privacy legislation.
• Advocates for the continuous improvement of disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize operational risks.

Academic & Administrative Systems Maintenance and Support - 30%

• Spearheads the optimization of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Student Information Systems (SIS) to enhance enrollment, financial aid, and HR workflows.
• Orchestrates the delivery of innovative learning management systems and classroom technologies that support bilingual and Indigenous-focused pedagogy.
• Synthesizes feedback from diverse stakeholders to drive user-centric improvements in administrative software and digital communication tools.

Executive Leadership & Fiscal Stewardship - 15%

• Stewards the IT departmental budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources for capital projects, vendor contracts, and long-term sustainability.
• Champions a culture of professional excellence by leading recruitment, talent management, and development initiatives within the IT division.
• Synthesizes departmental performance metrics to report on IT efficacy and ROI to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Governors.

Strategic Partnerships & Vendor Management - 10%

• Advocates for the University’s interests in negotiations with technology vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality service level agreements (SLAs).
• Orchestrates collaborative IT ventures with regional partners and other educational institutions to leverage shared resources and expertise.
• Spearheads the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, such as AI and advanced data analytics, to maintain a competitive institutional edge.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties within the professional scope and skill level of the position, in full compliance with applicable legislation, university policies, and collective agreements.

Qualifications

• Master's / Graduate Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration (MBA), or in a related field.
• PhD in a related technical or leaders