Information Systems Specialist

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Career Group: 
 IM/IT 
Job Family:  
IT 
Job Stream: Role: 
Professional 
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PROGRAM 
Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government responsible for protecting the 
unique amenities and environment of more than 450 islands and surrounding waters in the southern Strait of Georgia 
and Howe Sound. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, 
coordinates with other level of government and First Nations on key issues impacting the area, and protects land 
through the Islands Trust Conservancy.  
 
JOB
 
OVERVIEW 
Under  the  direction  of  Islands  Trust Information  Technology  Manager,  the  Information  Systems Specialist (ISS) 
manages Information  Systems  projects including  developing  business  analysis and  cases,  leading  project  and 
contract management and providing expertise on testing and implementation. The position is further responsible 
for the maintenance and long-term planning of Islands Trust Information Services infrastructure, including servers, 
printers, databases, website  administration  and coordination  of Island  Trust’s  telecommunications requirements 
with technologies such as Zoom, cellular phones and GPS tracking units. The ISS is also responsible for monitoring 
industry and technology trends and advancements, analyzing this information and recommending the optimal path 
forward for  our long-term strategy.    Responsible  for implementing technology and  process that  improves  the 
working environment and productivity of the Trustees and Trust employees, striving to meet the philosophical goals 
of the Trust (Zero Carbon Footprint, Paperless Office etc.).   
 
The Information Systems Specialist (ISS) operates within an environment of users with different levels of technical 
sophistication.  The position interacts with staff in three regional offices to assist them in using a variety of 
integrated applications. The ISS provides resolution options, strategies and recommendations on existing and 
potential web services as well as database initiatives. The ISS must meet deadlines associated with multiple projects, 
create innovative training materials and maintain current knowledge of industry trends for web and database 
development.   
 
ACCOUNTABILITIES 
 
Implementation of Information Systems projects including project management, business analysis, technical analysis;  
adhering to project management, business analysis and contract management best practices by: 
 Developing project scope, deliverables, budget and timelines with the project owner, research

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