Chief Courts Information Officer

Chief Courts Information Officer

BA4 Business Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Courts

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42711

Salary(s): BA4 $91,766.00 - $116,353.00 per year

Closing Date: April 28, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created and could remain in effect for up to 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Courts Division has an exciting opportunity and is seeking qualified candidates for the Chief Courts Information Officer (CCIO) position. Interested applicants should be highly motivated and interested in engaging with a team of professionals who value working in a collaborative and supportive environment to support the work of the judiciary.

To be considered for this competition, you ARE REQUIRED to submit an Application Screening Form (Word or fillable PDF only), along with your resume and cover letter, to the Public Service Commission at govjobs@gov.mb.ca . Complete the Application Screening Form at the link below. The selection board will rely on information provided in the form and may rely on the information provided in the resume and cover letter to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• A valid Canadian driver’s licence with the ability to obtain a Manitoba class 5 driver’s licence and be willing to travel to other Court Centres within Manitoba by car or plane (including small aircraft) with the possibility of overnight stays
• Must be available to work varied hours including overtime when required
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable Sector Search
• Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Checks
• Satisfactory enhanced/internal screening

Qualifications:
Essential:

• A degree or diploma from an accredited university or college recognized in Manitoba in the area of computer science, information technology, cyber security or a related field. A combination of education, training and experience may also be taken into consideration.
• Significant work experience in information technology and information governance, with a focus on cybersecurity and records retention.
• Superior understanding of the principles of judicial independence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess strong political acumen with the ability to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy while working effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure positive outcomes and confidence in the administration of justice.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze legal and regulatory requirements related to information management, cybersecurity, and records retention, identify key issues and make recommendations to address them.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective information management strategies for an increasingly digital legal work environment.
• Extensive experience conducting IT and information security research and providing advice and opinions, preferably at a senior executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare professional quality documents including opinions/recommendations, memoranda and reports.
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines and set priorities.
• Ability to find opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and independence.
• Proficient using MS Office/Microsoft 365, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.

• A law degree from an accredited university or college recognized in Manitoba.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation.
• Familiarity with JUDICOM/JUDICLOUD (federally appointed judges email network) and online legal research databases which may be used by the judiciary such as CanLII, Westlaw, Lexis, etc.
• Experience using PowerBI.
• Knowledge of court systems such as CCAIN, ROTA, Registry, CON and digital audio software.

Duties:
The Chief Courts Information Officer (CCIO) is experienced in the areas of information technology, cyber security and IT governance with a sound understanding of judicial independence and the Canadian court system.

The CCIO will be responsible for overseeing the Court's information governance, with a special focus on judicial information technology security, risk management, cybersecurity, privacy and records retention. Reporting to the Chief Justices of the Court of Appeal and Court of King’s Bench and the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court, and working with the Executive Legal Officer and other judicial staff and/or consultants, the CCIO will develop and implement information management strategies and policies to ensure the secure and efficient handling of Court Information.

The CCIO is expected to have knowledge of project management, change management and strategic planning processes for the effective delivery and management of both short and long-term information technology goals set by the judiciary. They are expected to represent the interests of the judiciary, recognizing judicial independence in the day-to-day operation of and/or projects involving implementing and/or updating software, databases and digital tools used by the judiciary or involving judicial data and court information.

The CCIO must operate with the full confidence of the Chief Justices and the Chief Judge, be discreet as required and understand the highly confidential and sensitive nature of the work that they perform. In addition, the CCIO must have the ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with all members of the judiciary and both senior and front-line court administration staff, as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Apply to:

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Click here to access the application form.

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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