Director, IT Business Services

Job title: Director, IT Business Services

Job description: Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Salary: Exempt Band 8, MIN $128,000.00 – MAX $173,700.00

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/28/2022

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the range and be considerate of internal equity comparisons.

Are we right for you…

We’re passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you’ll be doing…

The IT Division at BC Transit is growing. With such growth comes the need for our newest position: the Director of IT Business Services. This role will oversee a diverse set of teams who support the delivery of technology projects, privacy and information management, and data governance, analysis and reporting.

We are looking for someone that will have holistic oversight of the Division and will readily be able to speak to the complexities of the business as it relates to IT. If successful, you will participate in strategic planning sessions for overall IT direction, oversee the development of BC Transit’s information management governance framework, and focus on bringing agility to the project portfolio.

What you’ll bring to the table…

We love lifelong learners and have found the following mix of education, certifications and experience have led people to be successful in the past:

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a combination of relevant education and experience
• 5 – 7 years’ experience managing and/or directing an IT operation
• Proven experience in one or more: IT strategic planning, IT demand management, privacy program development, information management and data governance framework development, project management and policy development

The following are not required but are considered assets:

• A Master’s degree in a related field (technology, business, leadership)
• Certification(s) in project management, risk management, privacy and/or security

What we’ll bring to the table…

• Comprehensive medical, dental and MSP group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in a “Gold Plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement
• Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus two taxable dependent passes)
• A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth
• Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family,
• An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A partnership with Kids&Co daycare provider which covers your registration fee and gets you to the top of their waitlist for both their Victoria and Langford locations,
• A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like…

• An assignment and presentation will be part of the competitive process for those who are short-listed
• Interviews will take place between February 7 and 11, 2022
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
• An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies
• If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you

To keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, we have introduced an interim Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being “fully vaccinated” as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.

While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.

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