Please be advised that effective September 17, 2025, the address for this position will be 777 Bay Street, Toronto.
Drive digital transformation at the Ontario Science CentreBring your IT expertise and leadership skills to this high-impact role, as we continue our transformation journey towards delivering multi-site and hybrid analog/digital offerings of our programs and exhibits. This is a pivotal moment for the organization as we simultaneously implement this new delivery model and prepare for our upcoming move to Ontario Place.
About the job
As the Director, Information Technology, you will:
• set the overall direction for IT, including modernization plans, and advise leadership on operational and financial impacts of technology initiatives
• work with executives and management to ensure technology supports business goals and key priorities
• handle day-to-day operational needs, including resolving issues, managing technology needs and purchases, updating information/data management solutions and ensuring compliance with policies
• oversee security of systems, networks and enterprise information, and support with IT security audits and investigations
• manage end-to-end large-scale IT projects
• develop, review and update I&IT policies, standards and guidelines
• manage the IT team and budget, including updating the team's skills and experiences
• act as the first-responder to IT-related emergencies and after hours situations as needed
Please note : the position may require off-site work and after-hours availability to ensure service delivery.
To learn more about the role, team and ask any questions you may have, send an email to the hiring manager at David.Ycasiano@osc.on.ca.
What you bring to the team
IT knowledge and experience
You are:
• able to understand I&IT technologies, strategies, trends and offerings to support various deliverables and transformations in a service and experience delivery organization
• able to assess user end needs and system functionality to support operational requirements for different business areas
• experienced with large enterprise systems and applications that align with business goals, budget targets, and service delivery levels
• experienced in IT security, including developing strategies for threat and vulnerability management, tracking and analysis using industry standards
• knowledgeable in networking technologies and enterprise I&IT standards to ensure project compliance and integration
Leadership and management competencies
• manage and inspire direct reports and project teams who are technical and multidisciplinary
• communicate effectively to work with all levels, including staff, management and executives, while demonstrating political acuity
• influence, negotiate and collaborate with various groups and across levels on I&IT initiatives
Program and project management knowledge and skills
You have:
• experience in project, portfolio and program management with demonstrated knowledge of standards, techniques, methodologies and tools
• experience in managing large, complex, high profile, and high-risk projects through all project phases
Controllership skills
You have:
• financial management expertise to develop and maintain complex budgets
• an understanding of procurement policies to support acquisition of I&IT resources, software solutions, hardware and services
• experience in negotiating and managing complex vendor contracts
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment