IT Director

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples:
The q̓íc̓əy̓ - Katzie, the q̓ʷa:n̓ƛ̓ən̓- Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools is the largest BC school district and the second‑largest employer in Surrey. Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 school sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Providing quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier‑free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of their background, feels empowered to contribute their best.

Join us in our mission to provide the best start for children, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. If you are passionate about education, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with Surrey Schools.

The IT Director will provide leadership and oversight for major technology initiatives, including the development and operationalization of the district’s project management practices, with an immediate focus on the district’s ERP transformation and subsequent enterprise technology projects. The role will support effective project governance, resource planning, implementation oversight, change management, and cross‑departmental collaboration, while also providing leadership to technology teams and client‑facing services that support the district’s 13,000 employees, schools, students, parents, and broader District operations.

Bringing well‑developed strategic abilities, project implementation skills, and change‑management expertise, the IT Director will continue to build team engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring all of the division’s activities are aligned with the District’s business objectives and operational realities.

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the District's technology environment, including technology services, enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital transformation, data management, governance, and technology‑enabled business initiatives.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction for technology services, enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital transformation, data governance, client support, and project delivery across the District.
• Provides oversight for major technology initiatives, including the District’s ERP transformation, enterprise system modernization, cybersecurity enhancements, infrastructure renewal, cloud services, data and analytics, and other District‑wide technology priorities.
• Leads the planning, prioritization, coordination, and implementation of technology initiatives to ensure alignment with District priorities, operational needs, timelines, resources, and risk considerations.
• Establishes and maintains effective governance structures to ensure that processes changes are appropriately identified, managed and reported.
• Facilitates transparent and effective communication and collaboration across departments to align project goals with Surrey School District business objectives.
• Oversees the selection and implementation of IT systems and solutions that meet organizational needs.
• Develops and implements IT, project…