Job Description

Are you a student, retired or working individual looking for an exciting volunteer Board of Directors opportunity? Abbeyfield Houses Society of Ottawa is a not-for-profit seniors\xe2\x80\x99 residence affiliated with Abbeyfield International, with 1,100 houses in 25 countries worldwide. We are looking for a Director of Information Technology (IT) and Information Management (IM). Position detail:

• The Director of IM/IT is responsible for managing all technical aspects of Abbeyfield House Ottawa; ensuring the technology is efficient, meets the needs of the House, and is cost effective; and the data/information is secure.

Duties and Responsibilities: General:

• Support Abbeyfield\xe2\x80\x99s overall business mission when establishing IM/IT standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines;
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of all IT systems, including desktops, PCs, operating systems, interfaces, software applications, peripherals, conversions, backup and recovery;
• Oversee systems development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with existing systems;
• Manage the execution of scheduled maintenance, Google suite administration, resolution of failures, password administration, and implementation of IT related documentation;
• Develop standard operating procedures, written protocols and guidance for staff and end-users;
• Oversee provision of end-user services including user and technical support services;
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of all IMIT policies and procedures, all written documentation, including system and user manuals, license agreements, and procedures;
• Hire, direct and manage the work of IT Support Support Volunteers.

Administrative:

• Attend monthly meetings and present a report to the Board;
• Keep records of all IT tasks and projects;
• Seek Board approval for large IT expenditures and proposed changes in technology;
• Provide support to the Director of Communications and Director of Residency to ensure that the Website and Facebook meet current needs;
• Work with the other Board Directors to ensure their IT needs are being met;
• Work with the House Manager to ensure that the Office needs are being met;
• When requested, share best practices with Abbeyfield Canada and other Abbeyfield Houses.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in IM/IT;
• Strong initiative;
• Good management skills;
• Experience in volunteering or working for a not-for-profit corporation is an asset.

Estimated Time Commitment:

• 20 hours per month

Job Type: Part-time Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON Application deadline: 2023-03-20