Director, IT & OT Services in Moose Jaw

Immerse yourself in a team committed to creating trusted and sustainable water solutions for a vibrant Saskatchewan. A team backed by a corporation with over 60 years of experience providing water and wastewater services. SaskWater offers an attractive benefits package including employer-funded health, dental and vision benefits, pension, and disability insurance, plus vacation leave, earned days off, and paid family leave and sick leave. At SaskWater you can take advantage of extras such as flexible work options, a tuition reimbursement program, employee family assistance plans, maternity leave top-up and more.

As the Director, IT & OT Services, you are responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and operations of a government-owned water utility. This includes managing the Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) functions to ensure the efficient and secure operation of the organization’s technology infrastructure. You will lead the development and implementation of SaskWater’s IT strategy and policies, manage technology projects, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as SaskWater’s Chief Information Officer and leads the development of SaskWater’s IT and OT strategic plan, ensuring the plans support the SaskWater Strategic Plan and individual business initiatives.
• In consultation with SaskWater Strategic Leadership Team, leads IT and OT strategic planning to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing technology development initiatives and setting timelines for the evaluation, development and deployment of all services.
• Directs and provides day-to-day expertise, coaching and leadership to IT and OT managers regarding information systems design and development, systems planning, programming, operations, architecture, data processing, data security, networks, systems support and/or analysis.
• Provides leadership for the IT and OT services units including planning, coaching, work assignment and review, recruitment, selection, performance management and mentoring.
• Provides oversight to IT and OT standards, practices, procedures and controls to maximize efficiency and support platform compatibility, ensuring data integrity, security and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees development and control of the IT and OT budgets, including financial estimates for operating and capital expenses.
• Oversees the IT and OT security standards, practices, procedures and controls to ensure the SaskWater IT and OT environments are secure, legal and within regulatory compliance.
• Represents SaskWater’s interests on IT Crown Collaboration initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Certifications: ITIL Foundation (Version 5), Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designation, Cobit 2019 Foundation certification.
• Knowledge and experience in instrumentation would be an asset.
• 15 years of progressively more responsible experience in People Management, Project Management, Budget Management, Business Partnering and Communication Skills, Service Management process and procedures, IT Technologies.
• Experience in managing both IT and OT functions.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology management.

Special Requirements:

• The position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Record Check and Drug and Alcohol test.
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license is required.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

SaskWater values workplace diversity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace. We believe all candidates should have every opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation during any step of the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation requests to us at hr@saskwater.com and we’ll work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.