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Information Technology Director Salaries in Ottawa, ON

• What is the average Information Technology Director salary for Ottawa, ON?
  How much does an Information Technology Director in Ottawa, ON make? The median annual Information Technology Director salary in Ottawa, ON is C$187,844, as of July 27, 2026, with a range usually between C$166,264-C$209,976 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Information Technology Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Information Technology Director in Ottawa, ON.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Information Technology Director in Ottawa, ON that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Information Technology Director in Ottawa, ON are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of July 27, 2026

• Job Description for Information Technology Director
  Directs the implementation and administration of information systems and equipment in accordance with organizational policies and goals. Develops internal procedures and guidelines to diagnose and resolve technical issues across different systems and technologies, including hardware, software, and networks. Analyzes high-level business needs and researches new technologies to identify and select IT hardware and software products to support internal business processes. Evaluates methodologies, processes, and specifications of an organization's IT systems to develop an IT strategy and roadmap and ensure computer equipment, hardware, and software operate in alignment with organizational needs and standards. Plans and designs an organization's network infrastructure including LANs, WANs, and wireless networks and monitors network performance. Oversees IT projects through their entire lifecycle to ensure completion is on-time and within budget and provides technical guidance to resolve complex issues. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

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