Director, Infrastructure and Operations | Directeur, Infrastructure et opérations

 

Job Requisition ID: 10904  

Position Status: Permanent Full Time 

Position Type: Hybrid 

 Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Montreal (QC)

Travel Requirement: Occasional 

Language Designation: Bilingual 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC 

Security Requirement: Secret 

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 156951.60 to $ 196189.50 and are based on qualifications and experience. 

 

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

 

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

 

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

 

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

 

About the role

Join the  Office of the VP, Information Technology team in the position of Director of Infractructure and Operations (I&O). The Director of Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) plays a pivotal role in overseeing essential IT components which encompass the foundational elements of CMHC’s IT environment. This includes the management and maintenance of network systems, servers, data centers, cloud services, and overall IT operations that support business functions and user experience. This role is responsible to not only maintain and optimize the current IT infrastructure but also innovate and transform the I&O function to align with future business needs. By leveraging a deep understanding of technology trends and a strategic approach, the Director of I&O ensures that CMHC’s IT infrastructure is robust, secure, scalable, and capable of supporting ongoing and future business initiatives. I&O is critical for ensuring that business processes run smoothly, securely, and efficiently, enabling the organization to meet its goals and deliver value to its stakeholders.

 

What you’ll do:

Strategic Leadership and Vision:

• Develop and communicate the I&O mission and vision by formulating strategies to support enterprise initiatives and drive competitive advantage.
• Provide direction and oversight throughout the life cycle of IT systems to maintain operational excellence, drive innovation and champion the program initiatives.
• Develop and evolve the I&O sourcing strategy and manage strategic vendor and partner relationships at an executive level.

 

Operational Excellence and Innovation:

• Develop and maintain a robust, secure and scalable IT infrastructure that supports current and future business needs, leveraging emerging technologies and best practices.
• Implement advanced monitoring, management tools, and performance management systems to ensure availability, performance, security, and effectiveness of all infrastructure components, while leveraging data analytics for optimization.