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Chief Information Officer

Onion Lake Cree Nation
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Information Technology Full-time

Summary:  

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Information Officer is responsible for developing a digital transformation strategy to facilitate centralization of IT services across all programs including collection, use storage and reporting.  The CIO will also develop policies supporting the overall data management strategy.  Other responsibilities include planning, implementing, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating the IT infrastructure & Security of OLCN in order to analyze, design, develop, implement, operate information systems for OLCN.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Managing IT staff and developing department goals
  • Developing and overseeing the IT budget
  • Planning, deploying and maintaining IT systems and operations
  • Managing the organization software development needs
  • Developing IT policies, procedures and best practices
  • Staying updated on IT trends and emerging technologies
  • Developing and enforcing IT best practices across the organization
  • Ensuring IT strategies  and processes support organization - wide goals
  • Overseeing relationships with vendors, contractors and service providers
  • Oversee the Infrastructure of - Network , Security , Datacenter,  Cloud storage, Hosting Services
  • Ensuring knowledge transfer and training for IT members  

Qualifications:

  • Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
  • Background in design/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
  • Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
  • Superior analytical and problem solving capabilities
  • A strong strategic and business mindset
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be preferred
  • An understanding of First Nations practices and culture

Deadline Date: June 19, 2025

Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview

All applications must include:

  • Cover letter and Current Resume with three current references including phone numbers
  • Recent Criminal Record Check
  • Recent Driver's Abstract
About Onion Lake Cree Nation

The Onion Lake First Nation has educational facilities, a modern health centre, and indoor/outdoor sports facilities. There are both band-owned and privately owned businesses on reserve, providing the community with essential services and employing both residents and non-residents. Currently, 3,722 of the band’s 7,085 members live on the 57,737.5 ha of reserve land, situated 50 km north of Lloydminster. The Onion Lake Reserve straddles the Saskatchewan-Alberta border, making it Canada’s only border Cree Nation.

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