Manager, Faculty Technology

Position Information

Position Title Manager, Faculty Technology
Department/Unit OLCD
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S203-25
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 20 months - to end July 31, 2027
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $68,105 - $91,237 per annum
Classification ADM-06
Provisional Statement This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role
About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018
Job Summary The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development develops and delivers innovative and diverse educational programs to help students navigate the changing world of learning and work. Reporting to the Dean, the Manager, Faculty Technology is responsible for overseeing all of the Faculty’s collection, storage, security, analytics and use of information and data primarily, but not exclusively, through its software systems
Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains system requirements, oversees documentation, and ensures optimal use and integration of Faculty and Dalhousie enterprise systems.
• Manages hardware and software lifecycle, coordinates with Dalhousie ITS for upgrades and compliance, and contributes to budgeting and strategic planning.
• Maintains and enforces the Faculty’s information security policy, manages breaches, conducts privacy impact assessments, and ensures staff training.
• Builds data analytics capabilities, ensures data quality, and generates reports to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• Works with internal teams and external vendors to ensure consistency, usability, and alignment of information systems and public-facing content.
• Provides updates to the Dean, evaluates staff performance, supports professional development, and participates in hiring and onboarding.

Note The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines
Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in information management, computer science or a related area, plus approximately five to seven years’ of related progressive experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
• Proven track record of organizational analysis, work with education information systems/enterprise systems, financial management, and operational oversight.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure, and agile environment.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and writing abilities, with strong reasoning and relationship-building skills to address complex information systems challenges.

Assets

• Masters in a relevant field.

Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Service
• Thinking and Acting Strategically
• Relationship Building
• Resource & Process Management

Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture
Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 10/28/2025
Close Date 11/04/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19741