Job Description

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. We are composed of over 81,000 students enrolled in 151 facilities (125 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have approximately 8000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. We are one of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. As a progressive employer we support flexible work arrangements through a remote work policy. We are currently accepting applications for the position of: Chief Information Officer Position Type: Permanent effective Immediately Salary $165,000 Position Summary Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is seeking creative, collaborative and innovative candidates for the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Under the direction of the Associate Director of Education (Corporate Services), the CIO is responsible for managing the operation of the Information Technology and Digital Transformation Department. The CIO provides strategic leadership and direction to a highly effective team within the DPCDSB business and learning technology department, including technology investment planning and procurement, cyber security, and digital information management and transformation. The CIO participates proactively with all members of the senior management team in developing and executing strategic plans, policies and procedures to optimize the use of information and communication technology in support of the educational and business objectives of DPCDSB. As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic leader with demonstrated knowledge and experience leading and managing significant projects in IT and digital transformation. A recognized leader in the field, you are intimately aware of current trends in information technology, educational transformative modes of learning, cyber security, and digital platforms. A dynamic leader of people, you excel in developing and leading a team, preferably in a unionized environment. You have a proven ability to develop and lead multi-year plans and programs, leading innovative system-level change. Qualifications University degree in Computer Science, Education, Business Administration or a related field A minimum of fifteen (15) years of work experience in the field of Information Technology. This experience should include at least seven (7) years of direct management and supervision of a major Information Technology Department. Experience in the field of education is essential. Experience should include a number of the following specialties: IT operations, project management, programming, systems design, hardware/software implementation, financial management, multiple hardware platforms, integrated information and communications systems: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Credentials preferred. OR, the equivalent combination of education and experience. To be considered for this position, please forward your resume quoting File: CIO fully detailing your experience and qualifications, by e-mail, no later than October 30, 2023 to: Theresa M. Davis, General Manager of Human Resources, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, 40 Matheson Boulevard, West, Mississauga, Ontario, L5R 1C5 Email: theresa.davis@dpcdsb.org Visit www.dpcdsb.org for more details. The successful applicant will be required to submit a current original criminal reference check prior to commencing employment with the Board. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity and sovereignty, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin.
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

As a progressive employer we support flexible work arrangements through a remote work policy. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (905) 890-0708 extension 24670 to provide your contact information. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all applicants but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. We thank all applicants but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.