Coordinator of Information Technology
G.R. Davis Administration Building
(Fort Macleod, Alberta)
Livingstone Range School Division invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Information Technology. Duties will commence August 25, 2026 or as mutually agreed.
Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent | Competitive Executive Salary & Comprehensive Benefits
About Livingstone Range School Division:
Livingstone Range School Division (LRSD) is dedicated to student-centered learning, innovation, and excellence across southwestern Alberta. Serving diverse rural communities, we are committed to providing safe, resilient, and forward-thinking environments where every student can achieve their full potential.
As our current Coordinator of IT retires, LRSD is seeking an innovative, highly skilled, and visionary Coordinator of Information Technology to lead the division into its next chapter of digital transformation, security, and classroom innovation.
Position Summary
The Coordinator of Information Technology provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all technology infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, and digital learning ecosystems across the division.
Reporting to Executive Leadership, this role demands a dynamic leader who bridges two critical domains: enterprise-grade cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience, and Educational Technology (EdTech) integration. Both a strategic planner and an engaged, hands-on problem-solver, the Coordinator will ensure that our networks remain secure and reliable while empowering educators to integrate contemporary digital tools purposefully into classroom instruction.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Resilience (Primary Focus)
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Enterprise Security Leadership: Design, implement, and oversee robust cybersecurity frameworks, data protection protocols, and threat-mitigation strategies to safeguard division systems, staff, and student data.
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Risk Management & Continuity: Maintain and regularly audit comprehensive disaster recovery, backup, and incident-response procedures.
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Network & Cloud Architecture: Provide high-level architectural oversight for enterprise networks (WAN/LAN), cloud environments (Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 / Azure), identity management, firewalls, and server infrastructure.
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Policy & Compliance: Advise executive leadership and the Board of Trustees on IT policy updates, ensuring strict compliance with provincial data privacy regulations and responsible-use standards.
2. Educational Technology & Pedagogical Integration
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Student-Centered Innovation: Collaborate with school administrators, curriculum leaders, and teachers to ensure technology investments directly support student learning, instructional excellence, and innovative classroom practices.
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Purposeful Integration: Establish a shared vision for EdTech that moves beyond hardware deployment to focus on the meaningful, curriculum-aligned integration of digital tools.
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Capacity Building: Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities that empower teaching staff to build confidence and competence in modern educational technologies.
3. Strategic Leadership & Operations
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Division Technology Plan: Partner with the Superintendent and executive leadership to develop, continually update, and execute the LRSD Long-Range Technology Plan aligned with divisional educational goals.
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Team Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise, mentor, and foster a collaborative, high-performing IT department that provides dependable Tier 1–3 support to all schools and administrative offices.
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Budget & Procurement: Manage the division's technology budget, oversee competitive tenders and RFP processes for major hardware/software expenditures, and negotiate vendor contracts (e.g., SIS, internet service providers, hardware licensing).
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Stakeholder & Provincial Liaison: Represent LRSD with provincial technology partners, Alberta Education, SuperNet, and regional educational consortia.
Qualifications & Ideal Attributes
Education & Experience
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Degree Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field from an accredited university. (A Master's Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or Educational Leadership is a strong asset).
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Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive IT leadership and systems administration experience, preferably within a K–12 public education or multi-site public sector environment.
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Certifications: Recognized industry certifications in cybersecurity or systems architecture (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, Microsoft/Google Enterprise Admin) are highly preferred.
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Teaching / Administrative Background: Eligibility for an Alberta Teaching Certificate or prior experience as an educational leader/system administrator is an exceptional asset, though not strictly required for candidates with strong EdTech integration backgrounds.
Core Competencies
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Security-First Mindset: Deep, practical working knowledge of network hardening, endpoint detection and response (EDR), firewall governance, and user-awareness training.
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Pedagogical Understanding: An authentic understanding of K–12 classroom realities and how technology can be integrated into the classroom to promote student achievement.
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Communication & Trust: Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills, with a reputation for high ethical standards, transparency, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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Rural Resourcefulness: Proven ability to manage priorities, adapt to evolving technologies, and problem-solve creatively within a geographically distributed rural division.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. For further information please contact Sean Beaton, Superintendent at 403-625-3356. Candidates are requested to apply online through applytoeducation.com. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Further documentation may be requested at a later date.
By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.
Mr. Sean Beaton Superintendent
Livingstone Range School Division
P.O. Box 1810
Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0
