Vice President, Information Management & Technology

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President (VP), Information Management & Technology provides vision and leadership toward developing and implementing information management and technology, information services and information governance solutions and initiatives. He/she/they lead BC Housing’s digital information infrastructure, information asset and records management, risk mitigation, and cost-effective service delivery strategies that support the organization’s ability to achieve corporate goals and objectives. The position ensures the continuous delivery and operation of social housing and administrative information systems and is responsible for the management of multiple information systems projects, including system development initiatives, enterprise application implementation and network infrastructure. The VP provides strategic and tactical planning to assure that current business requirements are being met and that emerging needs can be accommodated by evaluating, developing and implementing information and technology projects.
The incumbent liaises with Executive Management regarding resource allocation and future direction and control of proposed information management and technology systems. The VP leads the IMT management team in developing and executing strategic plans and policies/procedures to optimize the use of Information technology in support of business goals and objectives. The position also develops, maintains and enforces corporate IMT policies and standards, risk management strategies, information security procedures and controls; manages relationships with vendors and consultants to accomplish corporate objectives; and motivates teamwork among departmental staff, providing vision, setting goals, and developing measurable outcomes in pursuit of continuous improvement.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Extensive experience in planning and managing the design, development, acquisition, operation and maintenance of information management and technology systems.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of business principles and techniques of administration, organization and management
• Extensive knowledge of data processing methods and procedures, computer software systems, the equipment and software characteristics of various computer systems and a general understanding of system features and their integration capabilities
• Extensive knowledge of systems design and development processes, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, software design, programming, pilot testing, installation, evaluation and operational management
• Extensive knowledge of different programming and data base products along with the understanding of the interaction between communication networks, processing platforms, application software, development software, data base design and operating systems
• Extensive knowledge of business process analysis and redesign
• Ability to learn and understand BC Housing’s programs and operating requirements
• Ability to plan, implement and support systems in a complex environment to facilitate business goals and objectives and link and apply complex technologies to business strategies
• Ability to comprehend complex, technical subjects, think conceptually, analyze and solve complex issues and make effective decision
• Ability to relate to all levels of the user community and translate technical language to lay audiences
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff in a team setting
• Effective written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Effective conflict resolution, consensus building, leadership and project management skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills and ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects and issues occurring simultaneously
• Criminal record check is required.
• Please Note: Successful applicant(s) are subject to a satisfactory criminal record search and are required to maintain Security Clearance throughout their employment.