Manager – Information Technology #25-203 (Job Opportunity)
Details
Full-time Temporary (up to December 31, 2026, with possibility of extension) – Recruitment #25-203 (Non-Union)
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Division: Corporate Services
- Location: Main Office – 1300 Paris Street, Sudbury
- Work location arrangement: Partial On-site – the position requires a combination of regular on-site and remote work. Reasons and schedules can vary, but worker attends on-site regularly (for example, each week).
- Salary: 109,509.40 – $125,671.00 annually
Position summary
We are currently seeking a highly motivated health professional to contribute to our organizational mission of working with our communities to promote and protect health and prevent disease.
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Manager, Information Technology will be responsible for the leadership and overall management of the assigned team(s) and the information technology, telecommunications, and electronic information infrastructure of the agency. This position is responsible for the information technology plan for the agency and ensures the seamless integration of information technology into the business practices thereby enabling the agency to achieve its mission efficiently and effectively. This position also acts in an advisory capacity to the overall functioning of the division and the agency in accordance with agency policy.
Responsibilities
- Manages the delivery and performance of all information technology services to the agency. Designs, implements, and monitors the agency’s Cyber Security Risk Management program by developing and executing polices, standards and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, security, integrity and availability of electronic information assets and systems. Manages the delivery of application solution services to the agency.
- Utilizes best practices, a service desk and service level measures to deliver services that are: efficient, reliable, secure and able to recover from disaster.
- Manages the agency’s information technology assets and inventory system. Develops maintenance and replacement schedules and policies to control technology deployment across the agency.
- Ensures that all service contracts and licensing agreements are appropriately maintained and in compliance.
- Ensures the availability of training for the standard technology tools used within the agency.
- Liaises with Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regarding implementation of ministry specific software applications and oversee its implementation and operation.
- Employs a standard life cycle and operational methodology for solution development and information technology support.
- Develops and monitors the Information Technology planning which includes support for electronic records and information management.
- Provides support to management in all aspects of Information Technology relating to the privacy and security of information.
- Provides backup for IT staff as required.
- Ensures efficient program delivery through the effective leadership of a team.
- Develops and maintains quality of the assigned functions, ensures compliance with mandate / legislative requirements, and anticipates and manages risk.
- Develops, interprets and implements policies and procedures at a team level, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in accordance with existing legislation. Recommends and participates in the development of divisional and agency policies.
- Assists in determining the philosophy/goals and objectives and the overall strategic direction of the division in consultation with the director to ensure alignment with agency strategic directions.
- Consults with the Director in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating relevant plans for assigned functions and contributes to the development of the division plan.
- Contributes to the development of program plans and logic models. Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates assigned projects.
- Provides periodic and annual reports for inclusion in the director’s reports to the Medical Officer of Health, Board of Health, and the Ministry of Health.
- Participates in relevant internal and external research studies/special projects and committees. Develops, implements and evaluates independent projects.
- Understands and implements procedures for proper collection, creation, storage, access, retention, and disposal of records.
- Ensures that the records related to their functions, activities and transactions are managed appropriately and ensures proper levels of security and privacy protection are applied to the information under their control.
Requirements
- University 4-year honours degree in computer science or related discipline.
- Technical current certifications as required.
- Five years management experience in a complex IT environment.
- Knowledge and demonstrated abilities in the areas of: human resources, labour relations, team building, financial management, and quality management.
- Demonstrated project/program management, interpersonal and administrative skills, including the ability to set priorities, establish timeframes, and organize resources.
- Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Experience in developing and supporting collaborative relationships with different groups or agencies.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues diplomatically and confidentially.
- Ability to work independently and as an integral team member.
- Experience with word processing, presentation software, email, internet/intranet usage, spreadsheets and database software.
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is required.
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in French is an asset.
- Maintains current Ontario driver’s license and has access to a reliable vehicle with agency required insurance in order to fulfill position requirements on an occasional basis.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).
Why work at Public Health?
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Send resumés with cover letter to:
Human Resources, Corporate Services Division
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
1300 Paris Street, Sudbury, ON P3E 3A3
Email: recruitment@phsd.ca
Please include the recruitment number in the subject line.
Please include your cover letter and resumé in one PDF or Word document.
Application deadline
The posting will remain open until Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility and inclusivity
Public Health Sudbury & Districts is committed to creating an accessible, inclusive, and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Eligibility
To be considered for this position, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Applications must include a WES/ICAS evaluation if degrees or diplomas were earned outside of Canada. Applications submitted without a WES/ICAS document will not be considered.
Accommodations
If contacted for an interview, and you require accommodation, please notify us by emailing recruitment@phsd.ca or calling 705.522.9200, ext. 570. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Use of artificial intelligence
Please note that the Microsoft Dictate tool or similar artificial intelligence technology might be used during the interview process to help document candidate responses.
This item was last modified on December 4, 2025