Senior Director, Technology
The Bishop Strachan School
Permanent
Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000

For more than 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School (‘BSS’) has empowered talented girls to grow into fearless women, equipped with intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and compassion to navigate the world. We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build confidence, and express themselves with a strong, independent voice. As an inclusive, non-profit institution, we are dedicated to educating students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. 

BSS is now looking for a Senior Director, Technology to oversee the critical functions of school-wide data analytics, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. This leadership role ensures alignment between the school's strategic goals and its technology and data initiatives, driving innovation while maintaining robust operational support. 

As the Senior Director you will:

• Create and communicate a strategic vision on technology innovation and digital transformation strategy that best contribute to the School’s Strategic goals, including policies, strategies and best practices to execute on that vision.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, educators, administrators, and students to identify and prioritize technology systems and data needs and develop initiatives that drive organizational improvement and innovation.
• Manage the Technology Operating and Capital and project plans / budget
• Ensure alignment between data analytics, IT operations, and cybersecurity to provide seamless support for the school’s academic and administrative functions.
• Address unexpected technology challenges swiftly, such as outages or security breaches.
• Lead the vendor selection processes for the school wide purchase of technology and related services and negotiates and manages contracts with those vendors.
• Oversee the Director, IT and Cybersecurity to ensure a comprehensive cybersecurity program aligned with school goals and regulatory requirements to protect school information assets, network and systems which includes metrics for proven growth is in place and functioning well.
• Oversee the Director, School Data and Analytics to ensure a Data Governance plan that includes but not limited to a privacy management program, database permission frameworks, and security and privacy impact assessments is in place and functioning well.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive people management experience leading IT professionals. 
• Direct experience with ITSM, Project Management, Application Delivery, Technical or business systems architecture.
• Demonstrated solid understanding of key business and technology disciplines including strategy, governance, ITSM, Infrastructure, cyber security, risk management and Canadian Privacy legislation. 
• Knowledge of business requirements related to educational institution project management, procurement, and collaboration.

Why Work at BSS?

At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees; trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment. 

Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Extensive health and dental benefits package
• Robust pension plan with up to 8% match or BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan 
• Lunch provided everyday!
• Use of on-site fitness center
• Professional Learning opportunities
• And a chance to be part of a great community!

Apply Now:

Applications are now being accepted and should be submitted to [email protected] Applications and inquiries should be directed to Ron Goldson.

The Bishop Strachan School and Recruiting In Motion (RIM) are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including all genders, persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others.  

BSS and RIM are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please advise [email protected]

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Bishop Strachan School

Founded in 1867, The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) is Canada’s oldest day and boarding school for girls, offering rigorous academic programs and a full co-curricular program to challenge and inspire every student. With an expert faculty, skilled staff, state-of-the-art resources, and a dynamic and supportive environment, BSS is a leading school for girls in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, and an exceptional workplace for those committed to excellence, innovation and continuous learning.

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