Finish each working day knowing you have truly made a difference in the lives of others
Be part of an organization with a supportive, stable, and rewarding culture
Receive a competitive starting salary of $86,170.03 to $103,230.23 and comprehensive benefits
About the British Columbia Teachers' Federation

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xməθkəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlil̓w̓ətaɬ nations since 1917, is the union of professionals representing 50,000 public school teachers in the province of British Columbia, Canada. As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing learning conditions for students concurrently with advocating for BC's public school teachers and the teaching profession. We are also deeply committed to democratic decision-making and supporting the engagement of the teachers who make up our member base. Equally, we act on our belief in social justice in schools and the broader community, and actively support our members in striving to achieve equity, inclusion, and a more just society for their students today and into the future.

The BCTF office building is situated in close proximity to the Canada Line and other major transit routes in a central Vancouver location. The BCTF provides an exceptional working environment where respect, learning, and professional growth are championed and valued.

For more information, please visit our website

About the Opportunity

The BCTF currently has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced IT Manager to join us on a full-time basis. This is an in-person position based out of 550 West 6th Avenue, in Vancouver, B.C.

Reporting to the Associate Executive Director, the IT Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the operation of IT services and support across the Federation. In this role, you will manage IT projects, allocate resources, supervise IT staff, and serve as a key point of communication with the Executive Committee, Excluded Management Team, Managers, Supervisors, and end-users.

Some of your key responsibilities in this pivotal role will include:

Collaborating with the Treasurer to forecast Federation needs and develop optimized plans and budgets
Keeping informed on emerging technologies and reporting potential benefits to the Treasurer
Researching, designing, and implementing technology to enhance digital communications, information access, and user experience
Assessing digital delivery systems and recommending hardware/software upgrades to improve processes
Conducting capacity planning for network bandwidth, storage, and applications
Ensuring operational viability of the LAN during all business hours
Identifying resources and building partnerships with IT suppliers, vendors, and consultants
Managing hardware/software evaluations and vendor contracts
Developing business cases for technology acquisitions
Assisting in preparing RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
Managing relationships with vendors to ensure cost-effective purchases and overseeing warranties/service agreements
Coordinating infrastructure to support Federation growth and flexibility
Leading IT operations across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and performance
Establishing and enforcing standards for technical solutions and ensuring application consistency
Providing support for hardware and software issues, and documenting solutions
Leading IT projects, ensuring requirements, deliverables, and milestone planning are clear
Overseeing system installations, upgrades, maintenance, and recovery to minimize disruptions
Reviewing designs, code, and test plans as needed
Managing timelines and monitoring software release progress
Acting as a liaison between users, operations, and technical personnel
Planning end-user training as required
Prioritizing IT staff workload and managing the IT budget for technology, services, and personnel
Representing IT during budget reviews.
About the Benefits

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive starting salary of $86,170.03 to $103,230.23 based on qualifications and experience. You will also be entitled to the following comprehensive benefits:

Extended health and dental (employer-paid)
Optional flexible schedule including nine-day fortnight and a four-day workweek during July and August
Long-term disability
Life insurance (employer-paid)
Municipal Pension Plan (employer and employee joint contributions)
4 weeks of vacation per year
Thirty-five (35) hours weekly schedule Monday to Friday with flexible work hours
Generous professional development allowance
On-site parking available/subsidized transit
Employee and Family Assistance Program (employer-paid)
A supportive team environment!
More About You

In order to qualify for this role, you possess 10+ years of work experience in IT management, which includes at least 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a unionized environment, along with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or software engineering.

You bring considerable technical knowledge and business acumen in the following areas:

Managing complex IT projects
Designing, implementing, and maintaining networks, operating systems, server architecture, VPNs, firewalls, encryption, and network security technologies
Understanding web design and application principles
Knowledge of programming concepts, software development cycles, and related tools and platforms
Proficiency with information databases
Experience managing IT department budgets.

As our ideal candidate, you are an IT champion change-maker with a passion for best practices and a strong blend of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and stakeholder management. Your leadership will drive transformation across the organization, fostering a motivated team and empowering employees to contribute to the Federation's mission. As a change-maker, you will advocate for advancements in AI and emerging technologies, while ensuring the IT department aligns with the Federation's goals and operates efficiently within its budget.

Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly will be essential when presenting to executive committees and providing training. You'll play a key role in keeping executives up to date on IT developments, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of technology.

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and references, no later than 5:00 p.m., on October 25, 2024.

Diversity and Accessibility Statement

The BC Teachers' Federation is committed to furthering social justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and inclusion within our community. Applicants are encouraged to disclose, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group, which includes female, 2SLGBTQIA+ person, a person of colour, a person who has experienced racism, Aboriginal (Indigenous) person, and/or a person with a disability.

The BCTF strives for compliance with the Accessible British Columbia Act and ensuring our communities are as barrier-free as possible. Applicants requiring an accommodation are encouraged to contact the hiring manager at .