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OverviewChief Information Officer (CIO) role at Langara College. Langara College is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Langara is partnering with PFM Executive Search to assist with this recruitment.Current employee? Apply through Careers in your Workday account.Job DetailsJob Title: Chief Information Officer (CIO)Employee Group: ExecutiveEmployee Type: PermanentStart Date: Monday, September 15, 2025Job DescriptionLangara College is currently recruiting for a Chief Information Officer. We have engaged PFM Executive Search to assist with this recruitment process.Langara is a college that prioritizes sustainability, inclusion, and community engagement, with Indigenization as the essential link connecting us all. We are a public college located in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation. We are honoured to carry the name Snwey lel m, meaning house of teachings, which was gifted to us by Musqueam. This name reflects our deep commitment to learning, community, and respectful relationships.Langara College provides University, Career, and Continuing Studies education to more than 23,000 students annually. With more than 1,700 courses and 130 programs, Langaras breadth and depth enable students of all ages and backgrounds to choose their own educational path.Reporting to the Vice-President, Administration and Finance, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a senior leader responsible for shaping and executing Langaras digital, data, and technology strategy in alignment with institutional goals. As both a strategic advisor and operational leader, the CIO ensures that information and technology services enable academic excellence, administrative efficiency, and an exceptional student experience.The CIO provides leadership for the planning, governance, and evolution of Langaras digital ecosystemincluding enterprise systems, data platforms, and technology infrastructure. With oversight of major initiatives and emerging technologies, the CIO drives service delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement in support of the Colleges mission and long-term sustainability. In partnership with executive leadership, faculty, staff, and students, the CIO champions technology as a key enabler of institutional successenhancing user experience, delivering value, and building digital capacity.In addition to leading the IT function, the CIO plays a key role in modernizing service delivery and governance models, advancing enterprise integration, and strengthening cyber resilience. They are responsible for elevating the strategic value of IT while building capacity, fostering a sustainable technology workforce, and enabling innovation in a complex, evolving environment.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a forward-thinking, enterprise-minded technology executive who brings a demonstrated ability to align digital strategy with organizational values and long-term goals. They have led technology portfolios in complex, multi-partner environments and possess the agility to support both enterprise-wide transformation and day-to-day service excellence. A strategic thinker and collaborative leader, they are skilled at building trust and fostering partnerships. They work effectively with internal groups, such as academic and administrative leaders, to advance initiatives that support teaching, learning, and service delivery.The successful candidate brings a strong service orientation and a commitment to delivering digital solutions that enhance user experience, institutional performance, and long-term resilience. They are experienced in leading complex initiatives such as ERP integration, enterprise architecture modernization, and cloud transformation, and are equally capable of supporting governance reform and strengthening digital resilience. With a proven ability to lead institution-wide initiatives and build alignment across the organization, the successful candidate will be well positioned to advance Langaras digital future.The targeted salary range for this position is $134,660 $179,546 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.Salary and BenefitsExtensive medical, dental, and vision coverageHybrid-work program for eligible positionsGenerous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)Employer paid defined benefit pension planPotential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programsAccess to on-site daycare subject to availabilityTuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availabilityCourse/program tuition reimbursementsWellness classes and campus engagement eventsSalary Range: $73.99 - $113.45 per hourPay Grade: Admin Paygrade 16Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers Council Secretariat (PSEC).HoursScheduled Weekly Hours: 35. Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.Closing and ApplicationLangara is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.To inquire about this opportunity, please contact PFM Executive Search directly at levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesHigher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Langara College by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Chief Information Officer roles.Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr