Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from qualified, team-oriented individuals for the full-time position of Student Information Systems Supervisor. This is a permanent 12 month, Non-Bargaining position within the Information Technology Services Department.
Job Summary
LOCATION: Administration Building
POSITION: Student Information Systems Supervisor
FTE : 1.0 (35 hours per week)
RATE OF PAY: $95,368 to $112,148
START DATE: As soon as possible
What We Offer
- Extensive benefits
- Enrolment in a defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)
- Staff Wellness Resources
- EAP Program
- Competitive vacation days; plus, additional two-week paid Winter Break
Nature & Scope Of Position
Reporting to the Manager of Information Technology, the Student Information Systems Supervisor is an integral member of the Information Technology's supervisory team. The Student Information Systems Supervisor provides leadership and technical expertise to the Student Information Systems (SIS) team. They are responsible for the Board's Student Information Systems, all related student applications, collection and submission of data to the Ministry of Education, and for the planning, staff development, and quality of service delivered by the team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for
- Supervise the Student Information Systems team this includes; set priorities and expectations, balance workload, monitor quality and progress, train, coach, mentor, set annual goals and objectives, identify opportunities for growth, and provide support to the team when issues cannot be resolved.
- Lead projects and reporting cycles that depend on Student Information Systems ensuring they are supported in a stable, efficient and optimized manner to maximize student achievement.
- Oversee the development and delivery of training, documentation and procedural guides for the SIS and other application systems, delivering training directly where appropriate.
- Prepare and maintain project status reports for the Manager of Information Technology.
- Act as the Board's primary liaison with the Ministry of Education and the SIS vendor in reporting requirements.
- Direct the collection, validation and electronic submission of all student related data required by the Ministry of Education, and oversee the audit and reporting process through to final sign-off.
- Meet critical deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy to ensure timely compliance is met with Ministry reporting requirements.
- Commit to service excellence and exceptional customer service in a multi-client environment, with the ability to act as the escalation point for the team, including on-call and emergency/escalation work requirements.
- Oversee the development of business and functional requirements for new and existing systems; evaluate and recommend vendor solutions, prioritize, scope and assign in-house requests for new functionality.
- Establish and maintain standards and procedures that keep the team's work aligned with the ITS application architecture and roadmap.
- Maintain current knowledge of Ministry reporting requirements, student information systems, and project and service management practices.
- Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, anti racist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager of Information Technology.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will possess:
- Post secondary degree or diploma in technical training in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent, as approved by the Board.
- A minimum of 7 years of practical experience in supporting enterprise application systems and rolling out new software solutions.
- A minimum of three years of IT supervisory experience and/or leading IT projects, preferably within a large institution or public sector environment.
- Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with technical and non-technical staff across multiple disciplines.
- Knowledge of Ministry of Education reporting practices and business rules as they relate to student enrolment and achievement.
- Experience leading the implementation and support of enterprise applications in a mission-critical environment; experience with a K–12 student information system is an asset.
- Knowledge of project management practices and the software development lifecycle; PMP, CAPM or equivalent certification is an asset.
- Familiarity with IT service management practices (e.g., ITIL), including incident, request and change management, is an asset.
- Strong understanding of data quality, validation and privacy practices, including obligations under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical and problem solving skills.
- Familiarity with the Board’s application, database and reporting technologies (e.g., .NET/C#, PHP, Java, JavaScript, SQL Server, modern web frameworks, reporting tools) is an asset.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply in writing, giving full particulars as to education, qualifications and experience by visiting
www.applytoeducation.com no later than
4:00 p.m. Monday September 28, 2026 and reference posting number
2026-149. Please note there is no fee to apply to this position. You must apply under the actual job posting number
4068044 . In support of the Board’s Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent may apply to
fnmicareers@publicboard.ca. In support of the Board's Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy, applicants who identify as Black may apply to
opportunities@publicboard.ca. No other form of submission will be accepted from external candidates.
Todd Awender, Superintendent of Education
Greater Essex County District School Board
451 Park Street West, Box 210
Windsor, ON N9A 6K1
Posting Number: 2026-149/ 4068044
The Greater Essex County District School Board Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Equity, Including, But Not Limited To
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we serve.
The Greater Essex County District School Board has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees and applicants. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the GECDSB strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation based on any Code-protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code for your interview, testing, and/or practicum, please advise the Recruitment Team member when contacted for an interview, testing and/or practicum. This will ensure that the appropriate accommodation(s) are in place prior to you attending.