Director, Education Technology

At CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB), we are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality education that prepares learners for a rapidly evolving profession.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Learning & Innovation, the Director, Education Technology provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for CPAWSB's learning technologies, digital assessment platforms, system integrations, and emerging educational technology initiatives. You will lead the development and execution of a future-focused education technology strategy that supports teaching, learning, assessment, and learner success across the organization.

Working closely with leaders across Learning & Innovation, Information Services, and other departments, you will ensure CPAWSB's educational technology environment remains innovative, reliable, secure, and aligned with organizational priorities.

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Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute CPAWSB's education technology strategy.
  • Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on technology-enabled learning, assessment, and student support.
  • Establish governance frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices for educational technology.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that enhance the learner, educator, and staff experience.
  • Manage operational and capital budgets and ensure investments deliver measurable value. 

Educational Technology Management

  • Provide leadership and oversight of CPAWSB's educational technology ecosystem, including Canvas, assessment platforms, integrations, and related technologies.
  • Ensure high-quality, responsive support services for students, staff, and contractors.
  • Monitor system performance and key metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead quality assurance, testing, documentation, and governance activities.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with privacy, security, accessibility, and data governance requirements. 

Innovation & Digital Learning

  • Monitor emerging trends in educational technology, artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and digital learning.
  • Evaluate, pilot, and implement innovative technologies that improve teaching, learning, assessment, and learner support.
  • Develop business cases and recommendations for technology investments.
  • Lead vendor evaluations, procurement processes, and implementation planning.
  • Champion innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. 

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing education technology team.
  • Foster collaboration across academic, operational, and technology functions.
  • Support organizational change initiatives related to technology adoption.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and peer institutions.
  • Model CPAWSB's values and commitment to learner success.

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute CPAWSB's education technology strategy.
  • Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on technology-enabled learning, assessment, and student support.
  • Establish governance frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices for educational technology.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that enhance the learner, educator, and staff experience.
  • Manage operational and capital budgets and ensure investments deliver measurable value. 

Educational Technology Management

  • Provide leadership and oversight of CPAWSB's educational technology ecosystem, including Canvas, assessment platforms, integrations, and related technologies.
  • Ensure high-quality, responsive support services for students, staff, and contractors.
  • Monitor system performance and key metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead quality assurance, testing, documentation, and governance activities.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with privacy, security, accessibility, and data governance requirements. 

Innovation & Digital Learning

  • Monitor emerging trends in educational technology, artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and digital learning.
  • Evaluate, pilot, and implement innovative technologies that improve teaching, learning, assessment, and learner support.
  • Develop business cases and recommendations for technology investments.
  • Lead vendor evaluations, procurement processes, and implementation planning.
  • Champion innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. 

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing education technology team.
  • Foster collaboration across academic, operational, and technology functions.
  • Support organizational change initiatives related to technology adoption.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and peer institutions.
  • Model CPAWSB's values and commitment to learner success.

Education and Experience

  • Master's degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Information Technology, Business Administration, Learning Sciences, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • CPA designation or accounting education experience is considered an asset.
  • 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in educational technology, digital learning, instructional technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum three years of teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex technology initiatives, organizational change, and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience managing learning management systems, digital learning ecosystems, and education technology platforms.
  • Experience managing budgets, vendors, and strategic technology investments.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Deep understanding of learning management systems (Canvas preferred), digital assessment tools, system integrations, learning analytics, and AI-enabled educational technologies. 
  • Knowledge of educational technology architecture, governance, privacy, accessibility, and information security principles. 
  • Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and project leadership skills. 
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. 
  • Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and change leadership capabilities. 
  • Curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

  • Master's degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Information Technology, Business Administration, Learning Sciences, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • CPA designation or accounting education experience is considered an asset.
  • 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in educational technology, digital learning, instructional technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum three years of teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex technology initiatives, organizational change, and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience managing learning management systems, digital learning ecosystems, and education technology platforms.
  • Experience managing budgets, vendors, and strategic technology investments.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Deep understanding of learning management systems (Canvas preferred), digital assessment tools, system integrations, learning analytics, and AI-enabled educational technologies. 
  • Knowledge of educational technology architecture, governance, privacy, accessibility, and information security principles. 
  • Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and project leadership skills. 
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. 
  • Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and change leadership capabilities. 
  • Curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

To learn more about the role, please see the job description linked below.

JD - Director, Education Technology

To learn more about the role, please see the job description linked below.

JD - Director, Education Technology

This role is eligible for hybrid work. The CPAWSB is based primarily in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. If based outside of these centers, the successful candidate may be required to travel to a CPAWSB office from time to time, or as required. 

The salary range for this role is $121,700 to $182,500, depending on qualifications, experience and internal equity. Along with a comprehensive benefits package, CPAWSB offers an exciting and challenging work environment, as well as a company culture that values: Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Responsiveness, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

How to Apply

If you're excited about the opportunity to reimagine learning through technology and lead innovative initiatives that support learner success, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by November 13, 2026, to [email protected]. We thank all candidates for their applications, only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted directly. 

CPAWSB is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.