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Chief Information Officer

Ottawa

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About this job

Chief Information Officer responsible for corporate leadership and strategic planning of the City's information technology function, including enterprise technology strategy, artificial intelligence governance, digital transformation, and technology infrastructure to support city operations and municipal services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic technology and AI advice to senior leadership and Council on technology services, digital transformation, investments, and risks
  • Lead delivery and continuous improvement of IT services including enterprise technology strategy, architecture, roadmaps, and investment planning
  • Ensure information security, privacy, data governance, accessibility, and ethical use are integrated into technology and AI strategies
  • Manage human and financial resources of the IT service including contracted services and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
  • Oversee enterprise applications, digital capabilities, technology infrastructure, asset management, and workplace technology support services

Qualifications

  • Completion of 4-year university degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
  • Minimum 10 years progressively responsible senior leadership experience in technology and AI strategy, digital transformation, and service delivery in large complex public-sector or comparable environment
  • Minimum 5 years leading multidisciplinary teams, organizational change, external contract resources, and operating and capital budgets
  • Fluency in both official languages (bilingual day-1 ready requirement)
  • Knowledge of information security, privacy, data governance, public-sector governance, project management, and applicable health and safety legislation

At a glance

Requisition ID: 23799
Department: Finance and Corporate Services
1 full-time permanent position
35 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE/New City MPE

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Job details

Salary
Experience Level
Senior level
Municipality
Ottawa
Province
Ontario

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Posting

Posted
October 9, 2026
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Confirmed on the employer's site October 9, 2026
Deadline
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