Job Description

Network and Infrastructure Manager

Competition Number: 26/187

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: October 6, 2026

Closing Date: October 20, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Information Technology

Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) –Temporary – up to 24 months

Salary: Pay Band 6 ($127,530.97 to $150,035.55)

Job Code: 3293

Employee Group: This is an Exempt position

Number of Vacancies: 1

The City of Victoria is seeking a Network and Infrastructure Manager to lead the critical technology services behind one of Canada’s most progressive municipal organizations. As a key member of the IT Leadership Team, you’ll lead the skilled professionals responsible for keeping the City connected, resilient, and operational. The role spans enterprise infrastructure and data-centre architecture, server and back-office operations, enterprise networking, telecommunications, cloud services, and Service Desk operations, with a strong focus on customer service and close collaboration with other corporate support departments.

Success in this role requires more than management experience. We’re seeking a people-focused leader with deep, practical expertise in network and infrastructure environments who can confidently guide technical decision-making, support architectural direction, and help shape the City’s long-term technology strategy.

Working in a Microsoft environment, you will help shape the City’s evolving hybrid architecture by advancing Azure Local and expanding the adoption of Azure cloud services as the on-premises data-centre footprint continues to shrink through SaaS migrations. You will also lead several major modernization initiatives, including an upcoming Azure Local hardware refresh,



relocation of the City’s data centre, and network modernization projects that will establish a new standard for provisioning. The work is varied, complex, and highly visible, offering opportunities to solve meaningful challenges.

This position includes comprehensive benefits; a defined benefits pension plan with employer matched contributions; and a competitive vacation allowance. Our successful candidate will also be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs.

If you are a technology leader with broad infrastructure expertise who enjoys solving complex problems, developing talented teams, and making a meaningful impact through public‑sector technology, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a growing capital city - – we would like to hear from you

WORK FROM HOME

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director,



Information Technology, effectively manage the activities of the Network and Infrastructure Division which has responsibility for the City’s Network, Telecommunications, Server Infrastructure, Electronic Storage, and ServiceDesk This position also participates in the department’s leadership team to support strategic and operational planning and reporting.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Establish short- and long-term architectures and technology strategic plans. Research best practices and industry standards; assess future technological architecture needs; develop business plans to advance technology to meet the ongoing organizational needs; investigates, analyzes and implements alternate delivery models; establish service level agreement with business units; coordinating the ongoing development and maintenance of infrastructure systems; providing technical advice and preparing reports and recommendations to senior management, Council and Standing Committees of Council.

Supervise and manage technical staff of the Network and Infrastructure Division including: establishing organizational structure for program delivery; selecting and training staff; managing employee conduct, performance and attendance; responding to grievances; overseeing safety program. Recommend and encourage professional development and training opportunities through programs, courses and conferences to keep staff abreast of technology changes and new innovations.

Foster a positive departmental culture of continuous improvement, service orientation and process-based methodologies.

Representing the Information Technology Division, build solid working relationships thro

📌 Network and Infrastructure Manager (Victoria)
🏢 The City Of Victoria
📍 Victoria