Director of Information Technology

The Opportunity:Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Information Technology to lead and elevate IT operations across a multi-location business. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategic thinking with practical execution, ensuring technology systems, networks, and platforms are secure, reliable, and optimized to drive growth and operational excellence.This is a unique opportunity to shape IT strategy, manage complex infrastructure, and implement innovative solutions that enhance security, performance, and user experience across multiple business locations in Canada.What You’ll Be Doing:Define and execute the IT roadmap to align technology with business objectives and long-term growth.Collaborate with leadership teams to translate strategic goals into actionable IT initiatives.Assess existing systems and infrastructure, recommending upgrades, integrations, and modernization opportunities.Establish IT governance, policies, and documentation to maintain consistency, accountability, and operational excellence.Lead cybersecurity and data protection initiatives to safeguard critical organizational information.Oversee the design, deployment, and management of IT infrastructure across multiple locations, including networks, servers, and endpoints.Manage both cloud and on-premise solutions, including Azure, AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments.Maintain and optimize networking systems, including routers, switches, firewalls, and endpoint devices.Ensure reliable operation of business-critical software, including ERPs, CRMs, HRIS, and other enterprise applications.Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity protocols to protect operations.Serve as the primary point of contact for IT service providers, managed services partners, and software vendors.Oversee vendor performance, ensuring adherence to service agreements, compliance, and quality standards.Manage IT contracts, renewals, procurement processes, and vendor negotiations to optimize service and cost efficiency.Develop, enforce, and monitor cybersecurity policies and protocols to protect organizational data.Ensure compliance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations.What You’ll Need To Be Successful:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.15+ years of progressive IT experience, including infrastructure management, multi-location technology oversight, and vendor coordination.Proven experience managing IT across multiple sites or business units.Deep technical expertise in networking systems, including routers, switches, firewalls, and endpoint management.Hands-on experience managing both cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) and on-premise solutions.Strong experience with enterprise software, including ERPs, CRMs, HRIS, and other business applications.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable business solutions.Experience managing IT budgets, technology asset lifecycles, and vendor negotiations.Ability to operate both strategically and tactically with a customer-focused mindset.Willingness to travel occasionally to support multi-location operations.