Job Description

The Thames Valley District School Board is the fourth largest school board in Ontario. Our inclusive and diverse board serves more than 83,000 elementary and secondary school students and employs more than 13,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. Spanning a large and diverse region in south-west Ontario, the Thames Valley learning community inspires innovation, embraces diversity, and celebrates achievement - a strong foundation for all students.




Thames Valley is seeking a key leader to serve in the role of

Manager, Information Technology Services.

If your talents and skills are a match with this role, please consider submitting an application.

JOB TITLE:

Manager, Information Technology Services

DEPARTMENT:

Information Technology Services

SUPERVISOR:

Senior Superintendent of Corporate Services

DATE OF VACANCY:

January 05, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November

06,

2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Senior Superintendent of Corporate Services, the Manager of Information Technology Services is a visionary leader responsible for driving digital transformation and innovation across academic and corporate IT services. This role provides strategic direction, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures technology initiatives align with the district's educational and operational priorities. The Manager leads teams specializing in service delivery, IT architecture, systems management, infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, device management, and solution delivery, and supports the district's commitment to equity, accessibility, and sustainability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

+ Develop and execute a forward-thinking IT strategy that supports the district's mission, values, and student achievement.
+ Champion digital transformation, including cloud migration, AI adoption, and data-driven decision-making.
+ Collaborate with senior administration to align IT planning with organizational goals and student achievement.
+ Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and inclusivity within IT teams.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

+ Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response plans, risk registers and data management protocols.
+ Oversee ongoing risk assessments, and compliance with legislation and Board policies and procedures.
+ Lead and manage incident response, investigations, and communication with staff and external partners.

Project & Portfolio Management

+ Direct complex IT projects using recognized methodologies, ensuring on-time delivery, within scope, and on budget.
+ Manage resources, track project outcomes, and report progress.

Financial Management and Sustainability

+ Oversee IT operations, infrastructure, and service delivery, ensuring reliability, legislative compliance, scalability, and security.
+ Lead the development, management, and reporting of IT budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organizational goals.
+ Conduct financial forecasting to support strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
+ Champion and integrate sustainability initiatives into IT operations, including energy-efficient practices, and responsible e-waste management.
+ Manage procurement processes, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations to optimize value and ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation in collaboration with the Purchasing Department.

Talent Management & Professional Development

+ Lead, mentor, and maintain a diverse, high-performing IT team.
+ Promote professional learning, upskilling, and leadership development opportunities.
+ Support multi locational work environments operating in compliance with collective agreement and non-union terms and condition language while fostering collaboration and well-being.

Engagement & Communication

+ Communicate effectively with executive and senior administration, staff, school communities, vendors, and external organizations.
+ Build partnerships and represent the Board at local and provincial technology forums.

Continuous Improvement

+ Stay current with emerging technologies, best practices, and trends in education and enterprise IT.
+ Proactively recommend improvements to organizational structure, processes, and strategic priorities.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Technical Expertise

+ Advanced knowledge of IT application systems, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Google), cybersecurity, and data analytics.
+ Experience with computing and mobile device management, endpoint security, managed and extended detection and response (MDR, XDR), security information and event management (SIEM), security orchestration automation and response (SOAR), security access service edge (SASE), zero trust architecture and frameworks (ZTNA), network infrastructure (WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, remote access), and identity/access management.
+ Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and automation in educational and corporate settings.

Cybersecurity & Incident Response

+ Demonstrated ability to lead cybersecurity programs, incident response, and threat intelligence.
+ Experience with forensics, vulnerability management, and coordination with external parties.

Project Management

+ Proven experience in leading complex IT projects.

Strategic Leadership

+ Ability to align IT strategy with organizational goals, drive change, and solve problems in dynamic environments.

Communication & Collaboration

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present to diverse audiences.
+ Experience building networks, partnerships, and providing training for staff.

OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS

+ Knowledge of relevant legislation, provincial memorandums and Board policies and procedures. + Familiarity with K-12 digital platforms preferred
+ Experience with cross-functional teams, collective agreements, and multi locational work environments.
+ Certifications such as PMP. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISO or equivalent are considered assets.

EDUCATION

Completion of a degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field. Advanced degrees or ongoing professional development are considered assets.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum seven years of progressive leadership experience in IT management, including responsibility for supervising staff and leading technology teams. Technology work experience in the K-12 sector is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary Range:

$152,880 - $166,784

Application Deadline:

November 06

,

2025

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date.

Please use the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" link below to submit your detailed electronic resume and cover letter, as well as four current professional references.

Only applications using this link will be considered.



If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you be contacted for next steps in this recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources representative of the nature of the accommodation you require.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.