Director, Information Technology
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 30, 2026.
Job Title: Director, Information Technology
Term: Full-time, Indefinite (40 hours/week)
Department: IT/IS
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually
Position Overview
The Director, Information Technology provides strategic leadership for the organization’s enterprise technology environment, with primary accountability for the successful implementation, optimization, and long-term management of the Workday ERP platform and related enterprise systems.
This role is accountable for aligning enterprise systems with institutional priorities, enabling data-driven decision-making, and advancing digital transformation across academic and administrative functions.
The Director oversees both IT Support and Information Systems (IS) functions, ensuring reliable operations, strong governance, and high-quality service delivery. This includes leading and developing a team of IT support and enterprise systems professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance, and service-oriented culture.
The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technology solutions effectively support organizational goals.
The Director is responsible for managing the full ERP lifecycle-from planning and implementation through optimization and continuous improvement-while driving key outcomes such as system adoption, data integrity, operational efficiency, and scalable, sustainable digital solutions across the organization.
Key Responsibility Areas
- ERP implementations (especially with Workday)
- IT Strategy, Planning, and Change Management (Digital transformation initiatives, AI strategy and governance framework, etc.)
- Operational excellence and IT services
- Security, Compliance, and Reliability
- Team Leadership
The strongest candidate profile would combine:
- Strategic leadership
- Enterprise technology expertise
- Change management capability
- Strong business partnership skills
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in ERP implementation and enterprise systems management, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience leading large-scale ERP implementation projects (Workday preferred).
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise systems supporting student records, HR, and payroll.
- Proven success leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Experience supporting enterprise data strategy, reporting modernization, or business intelligence initiatives considered an asset.
- Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic and administrative teams.
- Proven success in vendor management and budget oversight.
Preferred Qualifications and Certifications
- Workday implementation, administration, or functional certifications preferred.
- Microsoft Power Platform certifications are considered assets.
- ITIL, PMP, Agile, or similar project/service management certifications are considered assets.
Application Process:
To formally express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. In your cover letter, please highlight your qualifications for the role and share what inspires you about the prospect of contributing to a rapidly scaling, purpose-driven organization. This posting is for a current, existing vacancy at our organization, and the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to [email protected]. We look forward to reviewing your application. See our website www.ibu.ca for further information about this new and exciting opportunity.
IBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
IBU is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. We are dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and encourage applications regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Please contact [email protected] if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Application Process
All applications are reviewed by our HR team. We may use AI tools to support certain stages of the hiring process and do not replace human judgment. IBU is committed to the responsible and fair use of AI in compliance with applicable laws.
While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.