Information Technology Manager at Lethbridge Police Service

(EXTERNAL)

January 5, 2026

Information Technology Manager

(PERMANENT FULL-TIME)

**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third party sites, will not be considered**

https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/careers/516

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta’s largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 111,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions - the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnique. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

The Lethbridge Police Service is seeking a full-time, permanent Information Technology Manager to provide leadership and strategic direction.

The Information Technology Manager will provide strategic direction and innovative leadership to the Information Technology Section. This role oversees the effective and efficient delivery of business technologies within the organization including the delivery of all software solutions, data, cybersecurity and resiliency practices. This role is also responsible to develop strategies, roadmaps and business plans to optimize project delivery, mitigate risk and ensure alignment to Lethbridge Police Service goals and objectives. The Information Technology Manager will plan, facilitate, coordinate and manage the operational activities of the IT department, drive innovation and ensure the security of the core infrastructure and systems.

The Opportunity:

• Provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing IT initiatives;
• Collaborate with executive management and decision makers within the police service, the corporation, and other external entities to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization; and
• Define and implement IT policies, procedures and best practices.

As the Information Technology Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic direction and support for Information Technology solutions that enhance critical business systems for Lethbridge Police Service.
• Support and lead a variety of information technology initiatives requiring strategic planning and forecasting.
• Drive innovation and ensure the Lethbridge Police Service continues to mature its security posture and position.
• Provide oversight in change management and lead information technology initiatives.
• Provide day to day leadership and administration of the Information Technology Unit. This includes development, improvement and monitoring processes; managing and coordinating employee training; and developing and maintaining guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Lead the financial planning and effective management of Information Technology budgets and assets.
• Ensure effective and responsive implementation of strategies that address customer needs and align to the LPS business plan

Your professional skillset and experience:

• A University Degree or Diploma in the Computing Science Field or equivalent with extensive planning, managerial and technical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in IT management, including managing a team of IT professionals.
• In depth understanding of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage and security.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and manage fiscal and human resources to ensure the effective use of those resources.
• Ability to recognize priorities and changing approaches;
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to coach, mentor and create a successful team through building capacity and encouraging staff to reach their potential.

SALARY: The annual salary range for this position is $135,154.50 - $168,928.50.

BENEFITS: The City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Police Service offers a

comprehensive flexible benefits package and a defined benefit

pension plan (LAPP).

The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, reference checks and truth verification through polygraph examination.
Details

STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS

• Resumes will be reviewed for qualifications, education, experience, training and skills

• Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a Personal Disclosure Form and Security Clearance Declaration

• Completion of a Psychometric Assessment

• Successful applicants will be contacted for a Behavioral Descriptive Interview

• Security Clearance Check will be conducted

• Successful completion of a Polygraph Examination Procedure (applicable to applicants outside LPS)

• A successful candidate(s) will be selected and offered the position

• All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner

• Duration of the process will be approximately two months

**Please note only applications submitted through the above Bamboo HR link will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third party sites, will not be considered**

Closing Date: January 28, 2026 at 4:00PM MST

For further information on this opportunity please contact:

Garrett Anderson, Human Resources Manager at [email protected]

Facility Dogs

As a prospective employee it is important for you to know that LPS has two facility dogs in the workplace. LPS facility dogs are here to support our employees in positive, constructive manner. Further, LPS facility dogs support the emotional needs of victim’s and or witnesses through the Criminal Justice Process. A Facility Dog is directed by a professional with specialized expertise. Facility dogs frequent many areas of our building. In addition, we have police service dogs. Our police service dogs have minimal interaction with employees on site under the supervision of a trained handler.

Landed Immigrant/Citizenship Status Canada

The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are currently Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. We require a significant background screening process to obtain a successful security clearance as a condition of employment with our agency. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits/Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.

Work Location

LPS employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person at a Lethbridge Police Service facility. Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1

THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.

We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.