Director Information Technology and IS
Apply NowCompany: Squamish Nation
Location: North Vancouver, BC V7G 1A1
Description:
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 14 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the Nexwsp'ayaken ta Smets'alken Kw'axwa7 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 nexwnwen ta nexwnw tl'a Skwxwu7mesh (following Squamish ways of doing things), and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
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.
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
- Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community
- Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 14 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the Nexwsp'ayaken ta Smets'alken Kw'axwa7 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 nexwnwen ta nexwnw tl'a Skwxwu7mesh (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.