Job Description
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR (BCL) and BC Cannabis Stores (BCCS).
The LDB’s Information Technology (IT) department is responsible for the entire computing infrastructure for all of the 230+ BCL and BCCS locations as well as LDB’s head office in Burnaby and four warehouse/distribution centres including Delta, Kamloops, Richmond, and Victoria. The IT department also manages three data centres located in Burnaby, Delta, and Kamloops.
The Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) & Chief Information Officer provides overall vision, direction, and leadership in the effective planning, implementation, and sustainment of information systems and supporting infrastructure technologies within the LDB. This includes developing strategic plans and budgets and directing activities of the Information Technology division. This role provides vision and direction to LDB executive and senior management staff relating to corporate and LDB information technology issues, objectives, policies, and procedures. This position is responsible for the achievement of corporate strategic plan objectives and department business plan objectives, through the effective and efficient utilization of resources.
The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced and visionary IT leader, with at least ten years of experience at a senior level. This champion of innovation and progressive problem-solving understands the best ways to develop and maintain positive, trusted working relationships with external and internal clients and partners. Their senior leadership experience will lend them authority when developing and supporting direct reports within multi-tiered service teams with a significant number of indirect reports. An influential negotiator and effective communicator, they are able to facilitate competing priorities and bring clarity to all levels of government, staff, and customers alike.
The appointee will be required to consent to a criminal record check. For more information, please visit www.gov.bc.ca/executiveopportunities.
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