Director, Information Technology

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Date Posted:01/06/2026
Req : 46353
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: Education Commons
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto is a global leader in graduate education, teacher development, and educational research. As one of North America’s largest and most research-intensive faculties of education, OISE plays a vital role in advancing teaching and learning worldwide.

Our mission is to enhance the social, economic, political, and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally through leadership in teaching, research, and advocacy. OISE offers a dynamic environment where faculty, staff, and students collaborate to address current and emerging challenges with academic excellence and innovative solutions.

The Education Commons is a hub for technological innovation and information design  work closely with major research and development initiatives to create, implement, and evaluate cutting‑edge digital environments that support OISE’s academic and research programs.

Working under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director, Information Technology (IT) provides leadership with regard to information systems, processes and associated technology to support OISE’s academic mission and administrative operations. The Director, IT will provide strategic direction, lead the innovation efforts and play a role in experimenting with new solutions in support of teaching, learning, research, and administrative priorities.

In collaboration with academic and administrative leaders within the division and across the University, the Director, IT will manage the visioning, planning, budgeting, development and performance/effectiveness of the technical environment of OISE’s Information Technology department, the Education Commons, so that all hardware and software solutions are reliable, secure, user‑friendly, and meet the Faculty’s and university’s needs. Through extensive consultation, with internal and external community groups, the incumbent will provide strategic direction and oversight for the design, development, operation and support of IT systems and programs that fulfill the needs of the institute.

Through the leadership and direction of the EC Management team and senior EC staff, the Director, IT ensures the infrastructure services and academic support activities of the Education Commons are aligned to OISE’s mission. The incumbent maintains currency on new technologies and platforms and provides direction on emerging technologies to be assimilated, integrated and introduced within OISE to ensure IT capabilities respond to the needs defined in divisional and university academic plans.

The incumbent may be called upon to participate in divisional planning and problem‑solving in any domain and to act as a divisional representative, advocate, and liaison in University processes and community partnerships in the sphere of technology and information management. The Director, IT identifies opportunities for revenue generation and cost saving throughout all of these relationships, while maintaining and enhancing the division’s academic and administrative effectiveness.

Joining our team means contributing to transformative projects that shape the future of education.

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EDUCATION:

A post graduate degree in the field of computer science, information systems, MBA or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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EXPERIENCE:

• Eight or more years of senior IT divisional management experience.
• Proven success in leading IT planning, innovation, operations, project management and development across teams of 20 or more employees within complex organizations. Strong background in cybersecurity, responsible AI, risk management and compliance.
• Expertise in integrating technologies and methodologies to suit and enhance technology in a University environment.
• Experienc…