Job Level: RE-08 $154,301 to $170,710

Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Director, Information Technology (IT) and Geomatics Services and Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The National Capital Commission is looking for a Director, IT and Geomatics Services and CIO for an indeterminate position. The position is classified as a RÉ-08 ($154,301 to $170,710 per annum).

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Vice President, the Director provides strategic leadership in the development and integration of Information Technology, Information Management and Security, and Geomatics Services, policies and programs to support the NCC’s mandate. The Director is also responsible for planning, developing and implementing IT solutions that align with the NCC’s business priorities, operations, and strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Business or a related discipline, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

EXPERIENCE
A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in holding progressively significant responsibilities in management-related fields and experience in each of the following:

• Leading the development and implementation of long-term IT strategies and annual business plans aligned with organizational objectives in small to medium-sized organizations.

• Planning and delivering major IT programs and projects that advance organizational strategy and support short and long-term goals.

• Overseeing a broad range of IT functions, including enterprise system modernization, artificial intelligence, workplace technologies, on-prem and cloud infrastructure, geographic information systems, data management and analytics, end-user support and service delivery, information management and IT security.

• Negotiating and managing complex, high impact, multi-year service contracts.

• Managing human and financial resources, including procurement and contracting processes.

KNOWLEDGE

• Of current trends in information technology and information management and security across industry and government.

• Of IT methodologies across multiple domains, such as ITIL, Agile.

• Of contemporary IT and business management practices.

ABILITIES

• To manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• To analyze complex issues and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.

• To ensure accuracy, quality, and confidentiality in the management of information.

• To exercise sound judgment in decision-making.

• To continuously learn and apply new knowledge in a dynamic environment.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Create Vision and Strategy.

• Mobilize People.

• Uphold Integrity and Respect.

• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.

• Promote Innovation and Guide Change.

• Achieve Results.

ASSETS

• Successfully leading business process transformation initiatives.

• Providing oversight and/or delivering the implementation of an asset-focused Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

• Promoting and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) integration: ensuring data and cloud readiness, integrating AI capabilities into business processes and digital services, enabling end-user adoption through change management and training, and monitoring solution performance, compliance, and value realization over time.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
• Linguistic profile: Bilingual CBC.
• Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace at 40 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
• The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment.

The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Requesting an accommodation will have no impact on your selection process. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca.

Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free).

Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.