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Chief Information OfficerRoyal Roads University • Area B (Shawnigan Lake), BC, Canada
Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer

Royal Roads University • Area B (Shawnigan Lake), BC, Canada
25 days ago
Salary
CA$157,017.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Chief Information Officer

Requisition #: M0208.2

Recruitment Type: Regular Full Time

Division/Department: Royal Roads University -> Office of the Vice President, Finance and Operations -> IT Services

Closing Date: May 26, 2026

Job Description

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the strategic architect of the University’s digital ecosystem, providing the vision, leadership, and operational oversight necessary to advance the institution’s technological capabilities. Reporting to the Vice President Finance and Operations (VPFO) executive team, the CIO leads a high‑performing team of IT specialists and assumes executive accountability for the University’s cybersecurity posture and data privacy. This role is instrumental in championing modern technical architectures and emerging technologies that increase institutional agility while proactively mitigating risk within a technologically diverse and complex environment.

The CIO establishes and matures a robust IT governance framework, ensuring that digital investments are transparent, prioritized, and purposefully aligned with the University’s unique educational and research missions. By partnering with academic departments, students, senior leadership, and external vendors, the CIO drives a long‑term, sustainable view of the IT portfolio. Ultimately, the role focuses on delivering value and fostering a culture of digital excellence that supports the evolving needs of modern learners, faculty, and staff in a post‑secondary landscape.

Job Requirements

  • A University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in complex IT organizations, with a proven track record of executive‑level strategy development.
  • Advanced financial management skills with experience overseeing multi‑million‑dollar capital and operating budgets.
  • Exceptional ability to lead through influence, negotiate high‑stakes contracts, and resolve complex organizational conflicts.
  • A critical thinker with superior problem‑solving abilities and the courage to make difficult, data‑driven decisions.
  • Masterful communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for executive and Board‑level stakeholders.
  • Proven experience in mentoring high‑performing teams and fostering an inclusive, service‑oriented departmental culture.
  • An uncompromising commitment to service excellence and the student experience.
  • Flexibility to travel as required to represent the University at provincial or national technology forums.

Preferred

  • Deep understanding of the BC post‑secondary landscape, including knowledge of provincial privacy legislation (FOIPPA) and shared service models.
  • A successful track record of leading digital transformation initiatives specifically within a mid‑sized, specialized academic institution.

Additional Information

This is a regular, full‑time position working 37.5 hours per week. Salary range: $157,017 (minimum) to $184,726 (midpoint) to $212,435 (maximum) per annum, evaluated at EM‑A. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package.

EEO Statement

Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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