Director of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology

**Business Unit: Ralmax Group Holdings Ltd.**

**Location: Victoria British Columbia**

**Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer**

Ralmax Group of Companies has an exciting and immediate opening for a Director of Information Technology (IT) in Victoria, British Columbia.

The Ralmax Group is a diversified group of industrial businesses predominantly based in and around Victoria’s working harbour but also stretching as far as the Sunshine Coast. The companies within the group include Ellice Recycle, United Engineering, Point Hope Maritime, Chew Excavating, Trio Ready-Mix, Nixon Bros. Truck Repair, Ralmax Fleet Services, Victoria Harbour Ferry, Ralmax Properties, Ralmax Marine, Saint Vincent’s Bay Quarry and Salish Sea Industrial Services.

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of IT is responsible to lead the delivery of an effective IT infrastructure using a hands-on approach to automation and integration strategies. The Director of IT will work with the Business Leaders to improve productivity, reduce manual processes and increase overall efficiency.

**Responsibilities**:

- Leading the development of IT strategies in collaboration with senior management and each of the operating companies; and create business project plans for proposal and action
- Planning, scoping, gap and impact analysis and other assessments to understand and identify needs and opportunities for enhancement
- Proactive collaboration in the development and design of the project plans, working with stakeholders to ensure requirements are satisfied, while guiding them to the appropriate selection
- Leading the development of systems changes/enhancements through all phases of the life cycle.
- Creating and maintaining training materials, manuals and other related guides
- Preparing RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports and other documentation for software selection, development and implementation projects.
- Acquiring and maintaining a high-level understanding of the technical and functional architecture, security and compliance requirements of assigned systems and automation
- Managing the effective delivery of network, desktop and server support through contracted or in-house delivery models.
- Establishment and implementation of information technology standards (hardware, software, security, backups) and usage policies.
- Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure cost-effective enterprise software systems and services.
- Developing, managing and forecasting capital and operating budgets
- Conducts capacity planning and ensures security compliance
- Attend monthly Senior Management meetings to provide relevant updates and ongoing initiatives.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Degree or diploma in information technology, computer science or similar field; equivalent combination of education and years of relevant experience may be considered
- Must have recent experience selecting and delivering operational and/or enterprise software systems
- Experience with system integration through APIs or industry standard solutions required
- Progressive experience in a leadership role including planning, budgeting, reporting and supervision of staff or subcontractors
- Demonstrated experience translating strategy into development roadmaps
- Proven project management skills and substantial exposure to project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc.
- Proven ability to produce results independently while managing project team relationships
- An amazing attention to detail with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proven time-management skills while working under pressure
- Prefer certification in Project Management, Change Management and/or ITIL practices

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledge of best practice of IT policies, principles and practices
- Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to build strong relationships, internal and external to the organization
- Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service, solutions-focused yet approachable and adaptable
- A hands-on, self-starter with a high degree of initiative
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Experience with Office 365 is an asset

Work Conditions:

- Valid BC Drivers License - travel to off-site locations is required.
- In Person position, office attendance is part of the environment

Salary Range:

- $110,000 - $140,000 Annual Salary plus benefits package