Director Of Application Solutions

Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has a clear mandate from the Ontario government. Everything we do aims to improve electrical safety for the public. To do this, we anticipate, understand and prevent electrical-related harms.

To learn more about Electrical Safety Authority and how we are keeping Ontario safe, please visit esasafe.com.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director of Application Solutions is a pivotal contributor to the IT leadership team. It plays a crucial role in the continued development and execution of the application portfolio deployed at the Electrical Safety Authority.

As the Director of Application Solutions, you will be responsible for the strategy, design and implementation of the foundational functions required to run the Application Development. You support the organization's solution architecture, system analysis, project design and development, enhancements, and production issues.

Your accountability spans the enterprise for technology applications and solutions built and purchased. Responsibilities include policy development, processes, Tier 3 support and operational controls designed to ensure the application portfolio's stability, scalability, integrity, security and monitoring to support the effective delivery of the IT services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide coaching, mentoring and management to direct reports and the overall development team to achieve business, functional and individual goals.
• Collaborate with the IT leadership team to ensure alignment of priorities, approaches and activities cross teams to deliver effectively on overall IT team objectives.
• Collaborate with business teams to develop strategic business plans and project business cases.
• Participate in creating and managing the function budget and report on actual costs and forecast regularly through the fiscal year.
• Responsible for leading the execution of the backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) functions for the application portfolio both in simulation and during triggered DR events.

Who Are You?

The successful incumbent for this position will have a university degree in computer science, information systems or a related discipline is preferred.

At least 5 years leading a technology application development and support team and minimum of 8 years of progressive people management experience within a unionized environment.

You will also have the following experience:

• 10+ years of experience in technology application development and support
• Requires the ability to balance strategic and operational delivery to meet current and ongoing business needs.
• Effectively manages competing priorities and timelines.
• Requires strong leadership skills to build and maintain effective relationships with business partners, vendors, and IT teams to achieve results.
• You have an expert understanding of emerging application technologies.

Why Join ESA?

ESA is one of Ontario's leading employers. By joining our team, you will enter a safety and development-focused environment. We will build on your strengths, appreciate your diversity, provide opportunities for your development and challenge you to be your best.

We offer:

• Work-life balance and Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation
• Employee recognition programs
• A diverse team of empowered professionals working together to achieve common goals
• Professional development
• Comprehensive pension and benefits plans

Please be advised that in relation to all job postings on this webpage, accommodation for persons with disabilities is available throughout the recruitment process upon request in accordance with requirements under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act please send your request to [email protected].

COVID-19 Requirements:

• The Electrical Safety Authority COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure requires ALL ESA employees to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to date of hire. This is a condition of employment for all employees at ESA to perform their employment responsibilities. Individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to substantiated grounds (medical or other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code) may ask ESA to validate the exemption and request an accommodation for these rare circumstances. If approved, they will be subject to additional health and safety measures.