Chief Information Officer

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At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.

Application Process

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and current CV through Boyden’s application portal. Application Link

For more information, please contact Nick Chambers and Harry Singh at Boyden by emailing hsingh@boyden.com. Seneca Polytechnic and Boyden are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the search process.

Chief Information Officer

Do you believe that technology, data, and digital platforms should open new possibilities? Are you motivated by the opportunity to lead large scale digital transformation while advancing equity, innovation, and employee and student success at one of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions?

Seneca Polytechnic is seeking a Chief Information Officer to provide institution-wide leadership and strategic direction for information technology, digital platforms, enterprise systems, and data. Reporting to the Vice President, Students and IT, you will play a critical role in shaping Seneca’s digital future, ensuring secure, reliable, and innovative technology services that support teaching, learning, research, and operations.

In this critical role, you will lead IT modernization, strengthen Seneca’s leadership in artificial intelligence, and partner with academic and administrative leaders to ensure technology investments deliver meaningful organizational value.

How You Approach the Role

Seneca operates in a complex post-secondary environment with rapid technological change, evolving learner needs, and increasing cybersecurity risks. In this context, you will

• Set a clear and compelling vision for Seneca’s information technology and digital strategy, aligned with institutional priorities and long-term plans.
• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year IT and digital transformation roadmap, including enterprise architecture and technology governance.
• Advance innovation by collaboratively identifying and leveraging emerging technologies that enhance teaching, learning, research, and institutional effectiveness.
• Maintain and grow Seneca’s leadership in artificial intelligence, ensuring responsible, ethical, and impactful application across the institution.
• Embed principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion into technology strategies, policies, and service delivery.
• Build strong partnerships with academic and administrative leaders to translate institutional needs into effective technology solutions.
• Foster trust through transparent decision-making, thoughtful communication, and consistent follow through.
  
  
  

What You’ll Do in This Role

As CIO, you will provide strategic, operational, and people leadership across a broad and integrated portfolio, leading a senior IT leadership team and fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance. You will ensure the secure, reliable, and effective delivery of enterprise technology services while overseeing cybersecurity, data privacy, system resilience, business continuity, and compliance. You will guide the modernization and lifecycle management of enterprise platforms, establish meaningful performance measures, and lead budgeting, resource allocation, vendor management, and contract negotiations. You will also strengthen staff engagement, professional development, and workforce sustainability within a complex and evolving technology environment.

What You Bring

You are a seasoned technology leader who balances strategic vision with operational excellence and brings extensive, progressive experience leading complex IT organizations, enterprise systems, digital transformation, and multi-year initiatives. You exercise strong judgment in managing risk, security, and compliance while enabling innovation, agility, and evidence-based decision-making through data, analytics, and emerging tools. An effective communicator and collaborative partner, you translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights and influence diverse stakeholder groups. You have built inclusive, high-performing leadership teams and lead with integrity, accountability, transparency, and respect.

Seneca supports flexible and inclusive work practices, recognizing diverse leadership styles and experiences. We recognize that leadership experience may be gained through a variety of career paths, including community-based work, sector transitions, or lived experience alongside formal roles. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Job Details

External Posting Date October 16, 2026

External Closing Date November 2, 2026

Job Type Permanent, Full-Time

Hours Varies based on operational requirements.

Work Type Hybrid

Shift Not Applicable

Ideal Start Date December 2026

End Date Not Applicable

Number of Openings 1

Posting Intent Immediate Need

Pay Range To be discussed

Job Category Administrative

Pre‑Employment Verification Process Administrative and Support Positions For Administrative and Support roles, Seneca conducts standard pre‑employment verification after a conditional offer of employment is made. Faculty & Teaching Positions For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process. The compensation step will be determined based on receiving and verifying relevant formal education through official transcripts and relevant work experience, in accordance with the salary placement calculation process.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.

Our Commitment

We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

Accessibility

Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.