Associate Vice-President, Information Technology Services

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is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities, a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, one of Canada’s Best Employers and ranked #7 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture compiled by Forbes and Statista. With more than 19,000 students in seven diverse Faculties, Brock’s undergraduate, graduate and professional education programs are focused on co-op and service learning options that provide maximum exposure to the chosen field of study, with a mission to nurture and support its students and faculty in the discovery of knowledge through exemplary scholarship, research, teaching and service.

Located in the historic and stunning Niagara region, Brock is at the heart of a diverse collection of communities connected by rural landscapes, vineyards, unspoiled nature, and bordered by two Great Lakes, the mighty Niagara River, as well as New York State.

Reporting to the Vice‑President, Administration & Services, the Associate Vice-President, Information Technology Services (AVP ITS) will provide visionary leadership to strengthen Brock’s digital environment and modernize the University’s technology ecosystem. This is a pivotal moment for , as Brock advances a refreshed operating model that positions technology as a strategic enabler of teaching, learning, research, cybersecurity, and the student experience. The AVP ITS will guide this transformation by aligning digital strategy with institutional priorities, elevating service delivery across a diverse portfolio, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

The AVP ITS will lead a talented team responsible for client services, enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, learning technologies, and project and portfolio management including the implementation of a new Student Information System. An influential institutional partner, the AVP ITS will champion a modern, secure, and scalable technology environment; advance digital transformation initiatives; and implement governance and service‑management practices that ensure reliability, user‑centred design, and measurable impact.

The AVP ITS drives innovation through emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics. As Brock’s senior information security officer, the role also oversees cybersecurity strategy, risk governance, and business continuity planning for the University.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and strategic technology executive with a track record of leading IT modernization in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. They combine strong technical acumen with an inclusive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking leadership style. They bring experience in enterprise systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, governance frameworks, change management, and service excellence. A relationship‑builder and trusted advisor, they inspire teams, champion innovation, and build strong partnerships with academic and administrative leaders to deliver transformative digital outcomes.

Brock University has partnered with Andrea Patrick and Margaret Vanwyck of Odgers to support this exciting search.