About this role
Comox Valley Regional DistrictSenior Manager of Information Technology THE ORGANIZATION: COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT The Comox Valley Regional District ?CVRD? is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities, providing sustainable services for its residents as well as visitors to the area. The CVRD?s borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, and from Strathcona Park in the west to Denman and Hornby Islands in the east, covering an area of roughly 2,425 km2. The Comox Valley is an attractive geographic location, rich in rural agriculture, vibrant urban development, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains. There are spectacular outdoor activities available throughout the region, offering unlimited possibilities to current and prospective residents. The name of the Comox Valley originates from the word ?Komoux?, meaning ?land of plenty?, as the valley was referred to by the indigenous K?ómoks First Nations inhabitants. As a regional district, a form of local government authority unique to BC, the CVRD provides government services for municipal, unincorporated and/or rural areas of the province, as well as a political forum for inter-municipal cooperation, representation of electoral area residents and communities, and a vehicle for advancing the interests of the region as a whole. The CVRD provides over 100 services to its residents, ranging from water and wastewater treatment, recycling depots, landfill and waste management, recreation centres, fire and emergency response services, building inspection, land use planning, and much more. With a growing population of roughly 72,445, and a culture and history intertwined with traditional BC industries such as farming, agriculture, and forestry, the CVRD has grown into a thriving, enriched environment with residents who take pride in their communities. To learn more, please visit the CVRD?s website. The CVRD respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K?ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land. THE OPPORTUNITY: SENIOR MANAGER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYReporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, the Senior Manager of Information Technology provides strategic enterprise leadership, direction, and oversight for the Regional District?s information technology, cybersecurity, digital services, telecommunications, business applications, data governance, GIS, and related operational technology. The position develops and implements the Regional District?s technology vision and strategy, ensuring technology investments align with organizational priorities, operational requirements, regulatory obligations, service continuity needs, and community service objectives. The position leads enterprise architecture, technology modernization, and the delivery of reliable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective information systems and GIS services. The role also builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal departments, member municipalities, external service providers, partner agencies, and other governments. The Senior Manager also supports the North Island 9-1-1 Corporation through over-sight of information and GIS mapping systems associated with contracted fire dispatch services. Key AccountabilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develops and leads the Company?s enterprise information systems, digital services, and GIS strategy; recommends long-range technology plans aligned with corporate priorities, service delivery objectives, risk management, and organizational resilience; Leads organizational technology planning, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, information access, and customer experience; Provides leadership and governance for enterprise application, infrastructure, integration, and data architecture to ensure alignment with business requirements; Monitors emerging