<p>We are looking for an experienced IT Lead to lead technology operations and guide the organization’s digital direction in Bracebridge, Ontario. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient systems while aligning IT initiatives with broader business priorities. The successful candidate will oversee infrastructure, applications, support services, and project delivery, while also providing strategic advice to leadership on technology investments and operational improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing management of enterprise-wide IT services, systems, and user support functions.</p><p>• Partner with senior leaders to recommend technology strategies, including system integration and conversion initiatives that support organizational objectives.</p><p>• Work closely with operational managers to address information management needs related to data collection, storage, processing, and distribution.</p><p>• Maintain the stability, security, and resilience of networks, communications tools, hardware, and core information systems.</p><p>• Direct the design, implementation, and enhancement of business applications, software environments, and supporting infrastructure.</p><p>• Create, review, and maintain backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery processes to reduce operational risk.</p><p>• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical solutions that improve productivity, communication, and access to information across the company.</p><p>• Oversee IT project execution by defining business requirements, managing milestones, ensuring sound project practices, and reviewing outcomes after completion.</p><p>• Support technology budgeting, vendor management, service agreements, and procurement activities to ensure cost-effective and reliable IT investments.</p><p>• Produce business intelligence reporting and assist with technical input for grants, RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs as needed.</p>
<p>Our Client is seeking an experienced Fully Bilingual <strong>IT Operations & Digital Transformation Manager</strong> to lead day-to-day technology operations while driving modernization and transformation initiatives across the organization.</p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with a strong technical foundation who can also operate confidently with senior executives, vendors, and business stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead and develop an IT team responsible for technology operations, service delivery and end-user support.</li><li>Oversee infrastructure, cloud services, applications, cybersecurity and IT service management.</li><li>Drive technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Provide strategic and tactical technology advice to senior leadership.</li><li>Manage external technology partners, vendors and managed service providers.</li><li>Establish and improve ITIL, change management, security and operational processes.</li><li>Support cybersecurity initiatives, risk management and technology governance.</li><li>Evaluate and introduce new technologies, including cloud and AI solutions.</li><li>Develop technology roadmaps and contribute to enterprise architecture and long-term planning.</li><li>Build strong relationships across the organization and translate technical concepts into business outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Ideal Candidate</p><p>We're looking for someone who has <strong>grown through the technical ranks into leadership</strong> — someone who understands how technology works but is equally comfortable discussing strategy, budgets, risk and transformation with senior leadership.</p><p>Experience within <strong>government, public sector, regulated environments or large institutions</strong> is considered an asset.</p>
<p>Our client is a well-established industrial organization with a strong presence across North America and a long-standing commitment to safety, sustainability, operational excellence, and employee development.</p><p><br></p><p>They are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Superintendent to join their Quesnel, BC operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional who enjoys working in a complex industrial environment and wants to take ownership of capital planning, engineering projects, maintenance initiatives, and team leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to have a significant impact on the ongoing performance and future development of a large industrial facility. You will work closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute strategic plans for capital, infrastructure, and major expense projects.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and manage the performance of the engineering team.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and direction to project and maintenance engineers and technologists throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Oversee projects from initial planning through completion, ensuring they remain on schedule and within budget.</li><li>Establish clear expectations for contractors related to safety, cost, quality, and performance.</li><li>Lead capital project and major maintenance planning and coordination.</li><li>Develop and maintain the site’s 5-year and 10-year capital and major maintenance plans.</li><li>Provide direction regarding the site’s approach to fixed asset inspection and maintenance.</li><li>Coordinate with engineering consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, insurance providers, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Support initiatives focused on safety, productivity, environmental performance, quality, and cost improvement.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, asset reliability, and overall site performance.</li></ul>
<p>This is a steady, long-term position as an IT Manager with a private-sector organization in Richmond, BC. This company distributes consumer products across Canada, and they coordinate this from their facility in Richmond. In this role, you’ll lead a small team of three employees working across a wide range of technologies, related to IT infrastructure, hardware and enterprise ERP software systems. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a full-time position, and includes a competitive base salary, bonus and group benefits including a health spending account. </p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you’ll be working on a number of projects related to process optimization and software systems. You will also be working on data integrations between various systems, leveraging EDI and API data connections. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A bit about myself - my name is Nathan Wawruck, and I am a recruitment consultant based in Vancouver, BC. I have over a decade of matching software and IT professionals to job opportunities, and I am always looking to connect with like-minded people in the Vancouver area.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're interested in pursuing this role, please apply to this posting online, and contact me for an initial discussion. This is a chance for us to discuss specifics, such as the company name, the key hiring managers, and the more in-depth job requirements. This is also a great opportunity to talk about your overall career goals and preferences. We can even discuss other potential roles which may fit what you're looking for. Please find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Nathan Wawruck</p>