BAND 5 - Executive Director, Information Management and Technology - )

Executive Director, Information Management and Technology

Classification: Band 5

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Location: Victoria, BC

Salary Range: $126,100.02 - $161,000.20 annually

Close Date: 7/24/2026

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Auditor General, Critical Audit Support Services (CASS), the Executive Director provides vision, strategic leadership, and staff management to the Information and Technology Services (ITS) department, enabling delivery of information management and technology solutions that improve service quality, access, and cost effectiveness. Their leadership ensures alignment with the OAG’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values, and goals, and supports modern, secure and client‑focused information management and technology services. As a member of the CASS leadership team, the Executive Director plays a critical role in enabling the office’s audit mandate through enterprise‑wide information management and technology leadership.

Accountabilities

- Lead development and implementation of a vision and plan for information management, information technology, and cybersecurity, aligned with strategic goals and optimized for business impact, operational excellence, and future orientation.
- Oversee development of enterprise information architecture and information programs that support all lines of business and provide the right information to the right people at the right time.
- Oversee development of technology, applications, and data standards for large and diverse electronic information delivery systems via an enterprise‑wide project management structure. Ensure appropriate design guidelines, reporting, and system designs meet business unit goals and promote value‑for‑money investments.
- Oversee accountability for disaster recovery, business continuity planning, information management and technology budgets, security, e‑services, business architecture, applications, and IT infrastructure.
- Establish and maintain IT strategies, standards,



and policies in alignment with the Auditor General Act, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and other applicable legislation.
- Represent the OAG on broader public sector networks for information management and technology issues and policy development, coordinating with other public sector organizations.
- Provide authoritative advice and recommendations to executives on systems, budgets, issues, and strategies related to business needs and critical success factors.
- Advises executives on emerging information management and technology solutions, issues, legislation, policies, standards, toolsets, and best practices.
- Lead development and maintenance of IT facets of OAG lines of business and applications in consultation with portfolio leaders.
- Provide input on OAG annual budget development, implement and monitor allocations, identify risks, and recommend allocation changes.
- Ensure IT plans address human resource requirements in terms of change management, job design, training, and working environment.
- Provide HR leadership and management of the Information and Technology Services department, including recruitment, onboarding, organization, direction, coaching, and development of a competent, service‑focused team, advancing commitment to diversity, inclusion, respect, and employee well‑being.
- Supervise staff, including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans, approvals of leave, and disciplinary processes as required.
- Oversee development and implementation of information security technologies, policies, procedures, standards, and training to minimize privacy and security risks.
- Oversee planning, development,



and implementation of security frameworks and plans to improve incident prevention, detection, and response.

Job Requirements

- Completion of a degree or diploma in computer science, information management, and/or information technology.
- At least seven years of progressively related experience, including:
- Experience in a senior leadership role with responsibility for executive advising.
- Experience managing information management/technology staff, project teams, and budgets.
- Experience with strategic planning and business transformation in a technology‑dependent area or information systems branch.
- Experience leading, developing, and implementing IT policies, programs, and projects in a complex systems setting, including data security and management.
- Experience leading the implementation of emerging and other new technologies.
- Experience negotiating and managing IT contracts.
- Experience establishing collaborative relationships with senior leaders and delivering executive‑level presentations and reports for decision making.

- Successful completion of security screening requirements of the B.C. public service, including criminal record check, Criminal Records Review Act check, or enhanced security screening check. (Note: specific screening requirements are stated in the posting.)

Preferences

- A degree or additional post‑graduate education in computer science, information management, or information technology.
- Certification or completed training in enterprise architecture, information systems security, information security, Six Sigma, project management, or change management.
- Experience leading complex technology‑based transformation to meet business needs.

Conditions

- Must be eligible to work in Canada (Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizenship).
- Successful completion of security screening as required.
- Support for a flexible hybrid work environment; must be able to work in office when required.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply.

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📌 BAND 5 - Executive Director, Information Management and Technology (Victoria)
🏢 British Columbia Public Service Careers
📍 Victoria