Chief Courts Information Officer

The Resource must have the following minimum qualifications or experience: Education and/or training involving computer science, information technology, cyber security or related field. Significant work experience, preferably 5 years or more, in information technology and information governance, with a focus on cybersecurity and records retention. Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to information management, cybersecurity, and records retention. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective information management strategies for an increasingly digital legal work environment. Extensive experience conducting IT and information security research and providing advice and opinions, preferably at a senior executive level. Demonstrated ability to prepare written opinions, memoranda and reports. The incumbent must have a superior understanding of the principles of judicial independence and possess strong political acumen and experience in the application of discretion and diplomacy to ensure positive outcomes and confidence in the administration of justice. Well-developed planning and organizational skills in order to accomplish the position’s responsibilities and meet target dates and set priorities. Experience using MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook and online legal research databases which may be used by the judiciary. Familiarity with JUDICLOUD (federally appointed judges email network) and/or PowerBI is considered an asset Stakeholder engagement - Build effective relationships with the judiciary, court administrators, justice partners, central government IT organizations, and external stakeholders. Represent the Courts on inter jurisdictional, justice sector, and government technology forums, as required. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. On-site attendance is a mandatory requirement for this role. Must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check and security clearance. The Resource will be required to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and maintain strict confidentiality with respect to all information obtained or accessed in the course of performing the Services. Preferred Qualifications or Experience: Relevant certifications such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) A law degree from an accredited university or college recognized in Manitoba.

Lead information management and cybersecurity strategies within a digital legal environment while ensuring judicial independence. Build and maintain relationships with the judiciary, government IT organizations, and external justice partners.

Requires a background in computer science or IT with at least 5 years of experience in information governance and cybersecurity. Candidates must possess strong political acumen and the ability to provide senior-level executive advice and written reports.

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• Information Technology
• Information Governance
• Cybersecurity
• Records Retention
• Information Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Planning
• Legal Research
• Political Acumen
• Diplomacy
• Technical Communication
• MS Office
• Visio
• PowerBI
• Judicloud
• Analytical Problem Solving

• Government & Public Sector
• Legal
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Executive

Application method

Direct apply is available