Vice President, Information Technology

Date Posted: February 28, 2025

Position Title: Vice President, Information Technology

Location: 620 Royal Avenue, New Westminster BC (Hybrid)

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $130,000-$145,000 annually

Reports To: Chief Data, Technology, Marketing, and Strategy Officer

Benefits:

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Generous employer-matched pension plan
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The Vice President, Information Technology (VP of IT) is pivotal in aligning technology initiatives with YMCA BC's strategic goals and fostering innovation throughout the organization. This position is responsible for overseeing IT operations, infrastructure, security, and digital transformation, ensuring technological solutions are reliable, efficient, and secure technological solutions to support daily operations and long-term growth.

The VP of IT will lead and develop a centralized IT team, manage financial resources effectively, and provide strategic direction to enhance organizational capabilities. The role involves collaborating across departments, managing vendor relationships, and implementing cutting-edge technologies that support YMCA BC's mission.

Major Responsibilities- In this role, you will:

Strategic Leadership & IT Management

• Develop and implement a long-term IT strategy to align technology initiatives with YMCA BC's mission and growth objectives.
• Work across the organization and with senior leaders to ensure the responsible management of IT resources and technology investments.
• Serve as the key advisor to senior leadership on technology strategy, risk management, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Engage with regulatory bodies and external partners to ensure IT operations meet industry standards and legal compliance.
• Achieve measurable improvements in IT capabilities and effectiveness to meet increasing workloads and service demands.

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee and manage IT infrastructure, operations, and security to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance across all YMCA BC locations. Be directly involved in critical technical decisions and major implementations, ensuring an active, hands-on role in IT operations.
• Develop, implement, and optimize IT operational systems and guidelines to support efficiency and scalability in high-volume environments, including education and administrative settings.
• Oversee capital and operational budgeting, financial forecasting, and IT investment planning. Ensure strategic resource allocation across infrastructure, licensing, vendors, and workforce while optimizing expenditures for cost-efficiency and maximizing return on investment.
• Develop and implement IT infrastructure strategic planning, project management, and policy development frameworks to support operational excellence.
• Develop, implement, and oversee IT governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and risk management protocols.
• Ensure compliance with data security and regulatory standards by developing governance policies and conducting regular audits.
• Develop and execute business continuity and disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime and data loss.

Team Leadership & Workforce Development

• Guide and mentor the IT team, offering direction, managing performance, and creating opportunities for professional development. Lead from the front by actively participating in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and major IT initiatives, ensuring a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Manage IT staff recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and succession planning to foster a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Ensure employee and user training and development to improve IT proficiency across the organization.

Project & Vendor Management

• Drive and oversee IT project management, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while improving cross-departmental collaboration.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with external vendors, IT service providers, and outsourcing partners to ensure cost efficiency and service reliability.
• Manage IT outsourcing providers to ensure service continuity, accountability, and performance improvements.

Qualification-you bring:

Education

• A bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A master's degree in technology leadership or equivalent experience is highly preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience, including technology strategy, IT operations, and enterprise security. Proven ability to take a hands-on approach, working directly with IT teams to troubleshoot, implement solutions, and drive initiatives forward.
• Hands-on experience building and managing high-performing IT teams.
• Demonstrated success in expanding business operations and spearheading technology-driven initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in IT infrastructure strategic planning, project management, and policy development.
• Experience managing IT outsourcing providers and vendor relationships.
• Experience with enterprise-wide systems, including human resource systems, network management, and administrative platforms.
• Broad experience across IT functions, with a preference for proposal and grant writing, planning, and presentations.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and IT investment planning.
• Experience implementing IT governance frameworks, ensuring risk management, compliance, and alignment with business continuity objectives.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre.

Application Deadline: March 10, 2025 or until filled.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don't meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply-even if your background doesn't perfectly match every qualification.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.