Director, Technology & Innovation 800-42-24

POSITION: Director, Technology & Innovation
REPORTS TO: Executive Lead, Agency Modernization
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE: 800-42-24
Who We Are
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve. We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
Accountability Statement
The Director, Technology & Innovation serves as the strategic interface with organizational divisions, departments and business units for business technology strategy development, solution discovery, technology innovation, digital risk management and relationship management. This position provides leadership for key IT initiatives and strategic technology projects that enables the organization to realize their business goals and objectives.
Major Duties/ Responsibilities

• Participate with partners, staff, stakeholders in research & development opportunities that can provide ONTC insight into new and innovative ways for delivering its services
• Work closely with directors and decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization
• Lead efforts to improve IT operations, development, and cybersecurity services and related processes
• Lead employees through significant change and competing priorities while providing coaching, support and performance management
• Develop and manage relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and departments to ensure cohesive and collaborative communication
• Lead teams in the development, costing, documentation and revision control of commercial services and solutions for special projects and strategic customer requests
• Direct the effective delivery of IT security, network and systems infrastructure, development, and disaster recovery systems and processes
• Analyze data and workflows, create reports and present findings.
• Develop, maintain, and direct the organization’s IT strategy and roadmap in alignment with organizational objectives and enterprise risk management plans
• Develop innovative solutions to solve business problems
• Responsible for monitoring, verifying and approving operating expenses
• Oversee, implement and monitor new projectsbased-on strategic initiatives and improvements
• Research and recommend new products and services

Requirements

• Background in business management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in strategic planning and forecasting related to information technology
• University degree in the field of computer science or information systems or equivalent with more than 5 years related work experience
• Excellent understanding of computer systems, cybersecurity, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and telecommunications systems
• Strong business planning and forecasting skills
• Strong knowledge of, and experience in project management principles
• 8+ years of experience working in IT operations, supervising technology teams, and overseeing large information technology projects

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
CLOSING DATE: May 19, 2023 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.
Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.
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