Director Information Technology and IS

About The Opportunity

Working as an integral part of the Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Smets’álḵen Kw’áxwa7 Information Technology Deapartment, reporting directly to the Executive Director of Corporate Services, The Director of Information Technology and Information Systems (ITIS) will lead Squamish Nation’s IT initiatives to drive technological advancement, modernization, and strategic alignment with the Nation’s values, culture, and long-term objectives. This role is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT operations, ensuring that Squamish Nation’s technology infrastructure is secure, scalable, and capable of supporting the Nation’s growing range of complex services, which include education, language preservation, health services, welfare, and land stewardship. This role will ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of the Nation's IT infrastructure and services, oversee strategic IT planning, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and service delivery while providing guidance to the IT team. The Director will address current gaps in IT infrastructure, governance, and business relationship management, enabling the organization to evolve its IT function to meet the demands. The role will align IT practices with the values and long-term priorities of the Squamish Nation, including Wa chexw nexwníw̓en ta nexwníw̓ tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (following Squamish ways of doing things), and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Ability to inspire and lead the IT team with a clear vision and goals.
• Skilled in aligning technology initiatives with long-term organizational strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and best practices.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, building effective relationships across all organizational levels.
• Respectful and knowledgeable about Squamish Nation cultural values and Indigenous perspectives.
• Able to respond to emerging technology trends, changes in regulations, and evolving organizational needs.
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate technical.
• information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in IT management, strategic planning, departmental collaboration, and change management.
• Strong expertise in data management, cybersecurity, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders and lead a team effectively.

Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.

Salary : $ 131,305 - $ 154,141 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program

Why Work With Us

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.