Director of Information Technology

🪪 A strategic IT leadership role for a seasoned director who brings disciplined planning, clear executive reporting and deliberate team development to a growing public-sector function.
We’re hiring a Director of Information Technology to join a small public-sector organization and lead its IT function, reporting to the CIO. The organization is early in a multi-year digital strategy, and this role turns that strategy into detailed plans, keeps leadership informed on a regular cadence, and builds the team’s skills ahead of what the work will demand.
The position is weighted toward strategy, stakeholder communication, and forecasting, with enough operational depth to guide a small team supporting a mix of on-premises and Microsoft cloud systems.
💻 Who You Are
An IT leader who operates at the strategic level, directing outcomes through plans, roadmaps, and documentation rather than hands-on configuration
A forward-thinking planner who anticipates the organization’s technology and skills requirements six to twelve months ahead
A proactive communicator who provides leadership with timely, structured updates on progress, risks and decisions
An effective stakeholder manager who builds consensus and secures support for change across the organization
A committed people leader who invests in both the technical and professional development of their team
A discerning evaluator of new tools, including AI, who recommends adoption only where it serves the organization
📍 Work Type
Location: Sarnia, ON (Hybrid, 3 days per week)
Vacancy Type: This role reflects an existing vacancy
Requirements
🎯 What You’ll Do
Lead the expansion of the organization’s multi-year digital strategy into detailed IT roadmaps and initiatives, in partnership with the CIO
Direct the planning, design, and communication of technology migrations and implementations, from approach and stakeholder engagement through deployment
Provide the CIO and leadership with regular reporting on progress, risks and forecasts
Build the team’s technical and professional capabilities, anticipating the competencies required six to twelve months ahead
Oversee IT operations across on-premises servers, Microsoft 365 cloud services and a TOPdesk-based service desk
Direct the organization’s in-house cybersecurity program in collaboration with the team’s cybersecurity specialist
Manage IT budgets, technology lifecycle planning, and relationships with vendors and specialized service providers
⭐ What We’re Looking For
8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in leadership of technology teams and services
Prior experience as a Director of IT or in an equivalent senior IT leadership position
Demonstrated success translating corporate strategy into multi-year IT roadmaps and directing technology migrations at the strategic and planning level
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 environments and hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure
A solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, sufficient to direct an in-house security program
Proven experience managing IT budgets, vendor relationships, and service-provider contracts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience reporting to executive leadership and negotiating plans with stakeholders
Eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance
Nice to have:
An active Secret security clearance
Experience supporting operational technology alongside corporate IT
Experience rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot or similar AI tools to staff
🔥 What Makes This Role Exciting
Strategic Mandate: Report directly to the CIO and play a central role in determining how the organization’s multi-year digital strategy is prioritized and delivered
Team Leadership: Lead a compact team that combines experienced and newer staff, with a clear mandate to develop their capabilities
Expanding Scope: The data function may transition under IT as the strategy matures, broadening the role’s remit over time
Diverse Technology Environment: Oversee a technology estate encompassing Microsoft 365, on-premises infrastructure, and specialized operational systems
Benefits
Base Salary: $130,000 – $155,000
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and personal days to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Health Benefits: Health and insurance benefits to support your overall well-being
RRSP Matching: Employer contributions to a group RRSP program, supporting your long-term financial security
📩 Ready to Lead IT Strategy at the Director Level? Apply Now!
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