Director of Technology and Innovation

2 months ago

Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Dumas Contracting Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Director of Technology and Innovation to join our team at Dumas Contracting Ltd. As a key member of our Executive Team, you will be responsible for developing and executing our company's digital transformation strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the effective use of technology to support our business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of our digital transformation strategy, aligning with our company's overall growth objectives.
  • Collaborate with our leadership team and employees to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems related to technology and innovation.
  • Ensure that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the company, and technical problems are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Oversee research and case studies on leading-edge technologies, making determinations on the probability of implementation and recommending strategic investments.
  • Build, manage, and oversee large and small-scale technology projects, including research & development, planning, and deployment, utilizing the DORA framework.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, staying ahead of the curve to ensure our company remains competitive.
  • Anticipate and react to major technology changes, ensuring the maintenance of our company's leadership in the competitive landscape.
  • Ensure our company's internal technological processes and customer-facing services comply with community expectations and applicable laws and regulations for privacy, security, and social responsibility.
  • Establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for product development and company operations.
  • Develop an annual operating budget for the department and monitor the implementation of these to ensure that the financial targets are met.
  • Negotiate service level agreements with both internal and external customers and service providers, monitoring service delivery to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met.
  • Accountable for attracting, retaining, mentoring, managing, and career development of all Technology staff.
  • Direct the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards relating to technology, information, and telecommunication systems.
  • Manage the ordering, acquisition, inventorying, and disposition of hardware and software, serving as primary contact with outside vendors in the generation of RFPs, bids, contracts, agreements, and other major vendor interactions.
  • Maintain the integrity and continual operation of the network, including the wireless networks, ensuring the continual functioning of mission-critical operations.
  • Develop, review, and certify all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans, overseeing the implementation of network security at the corporate level.
  • Responsible for the security of all data and networks, maintaining a dynamic understanding of existing and future cybersecurity threats to the Company and putting in place protections and training to protect the Company.
Requirements
  • 15 years' related business and IT experience, with extensive experience managing multiple cross-functional teams or projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Previous experience managing in a technology-related company or within the Technology group of a Mining, Mining Services, Construction, or Engineering firm.
  • Strong background in business processes, technologies, and systems that support best-in-class operations, including high-volume and high-availability environments.
  • Proven success recruiting, mentoring, and fully developing a successful team.
  • Ability to balance short-term tactical decisions with long-term strategic thinking.
  • Demonstrated experience in change management – implementation, optimization, auditing, follow-up, reporting, and project close-out.
  • Capable of working under very stringent timelines and ability to lead during intense situations and adapt to fast-changing business conditions.
  • Strong oral and written skills, interpersonal skills, and the presence to engage effectively with a broad constituency, including board, peers, customers, vendors, partners, and thought leaders in their market.
  • Ability to lead, influence, and communicate across the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish rapport and trust.
  • Documented working experience with Microsoft Windows Environments, including MS-SQL and Microsoft Office 365 applications, SharePoint, and Power BI dashboards. Experience with Microsoft Windows configuration, installation, maintenance, support, and troubleshooting of TCP/IP networks supporting VoIP management, design, and development of communications systems.
  • This candidate will also lead the deployment of these systems.
  • An understanding of the best technology fit for underground mining environments.
  • Involved in mine safety and an understanding of how technology can make underground mining safer.
  • Language(s): English, required; Spanish, highly desirable.

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