Information, Communication Technology Manager
Posted on Friday, August 28th, 2026
Renfrew County District School Board | Pembroke, Ontario
Full-Time 35 hrs/wk | Wage: Salary $138,186 – $151,000 /year | Closes 2026-09-16
Job Description
LOCATION : Board Administration Office, Pembroke, with travel throughout the RCDSB
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week (100% full-time), 12 months per year
SALARY GRID: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience within the current pay band of $138,186 – $151,000 per annum.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Working closely with the Information Communications Technology (ICT) Team and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the ICT Manager supports the administrative and academic needs of the District by articulating and delivering on the Multi-year Strategic Plan and ICT Department Action Plan. The ICT Manager leads a team of approximately 25 ICT professionals supporting 24 educational sites, 3 administrative buildings, and nearly 11,000 students and staff.
The ideal candidate is an innovative, collaborative coach and leader who prioritizes customer service, drives digital transformation, ensures system security, and optimizes technology deployment across the District.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT: The Renfrew County District School Board (“RCDSB”) is situated along the banks of the Ottawa River stretching from Deep River in the north-west, to Arnprior in the south-east and Barry’s Bay along the north-east edge of Algonquin Park. The District is located in a rural area that is steeped in a rich history of farming, forestry, outdoor adventure, and is home to both a Canadian military base and nuclear science and technology facility. The County of Renfrew and the surrounding areas have been the territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people for thousands of years and is home to the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.
RCDSB educates over 9,000 students in 28 schools and is the third largest employer in the county. As a small but mighty board, it celebrates the unique contributions of each individual and promotes an environment that values imagination and innovation. In a rapidly changing world, RCDSB continues to adapt, evolve and innovate in order to best serve the needs of students and inspire them to engage in an exciting future. Through the dedication of their system staff, RCDSB guides and supports students as they consider the ever-changing opportunities of the 21st Century and discover their own pathways to success.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related ICT discipline
Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in an IT support function with a track record of project management and results delivery
Leadership: Senior leadership experience demonstrating team building, strategic problem-solving, and decision-making
Skills: Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; proven project management and budget management capabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of experience directly managing, mentoring, and developing staff
Demonstrated experience with K-12 educational systems, processes, and applications (e.g., Student Information Systems, learning tools)
Specialized training on district-specific platforms and technologies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership & Innovation: Create and articulate an ICT vision that aligns District and Ministry of Education priorities; foster collaboration across departments; define, deliver, and support strategic plans for educational and administrative technologies.
People Leadership: Direct, mentor, and build capacity among a team of approximately 25 ICT professionals (including direct supervision of two Assistant Managers, the ICT Security Analyst, and Department Secretary).
Resource & Financial Stewardship: Forecast requirements and manage a multi-million dollar departmental budget. Schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and manage application/system life cycles from procurement through contract negotiation and implementation.
Technical Proficiency & Cybersecurity: Support the safeguarding of student, staff, and district digital assets through robust security protocols, disaster recovery, backup procedures, and privacy frameworks. Drive digital transformation and efficiency improvements.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with vendors, external partners, and peer ICT networks (e.g., OASBO); provide regular guidance and updates to the Senior Team and Board of Trustees, as well as direction to staff.
Please submit your application at www.applytoeducation.com to be considered for this posting.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest.
All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) and educational qualifications acceptable to the District.
The RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) throughout any stage of the recruitment
The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our
employment practices. For more information, please visit the RCDSB Careers page.
JOB TERMS: Permanent
APPLY BY: 2026-09-16
How to Apply
Please submit your application at www.applytoeducation.com to be considered for this posting.
NOTE: Algonquin College and Community Employment Services are not responsible for the accuracy, validity or authenticity of external job postings or their content. These advertisements are printed as described by the employer. Algonquin College and Community Employment Services do not screen employers or worksites. It is your responsibility, as an employee, to exercise appropriate caution.
Job seekers, contact Community Employment Services Pembroke for assistance with your employment search.
- Posted in
- Pembroke