Information Technology

Since 1958, Argus has grown from a small local business into a global provider of pigging, threading, and manufacturing solutions.

Today, Argus operates two fully equipped manufacturing facilities, supported by certified processes and decades of field experience. We deliver high-quality pigging valves and threading services to diverse industries worldwide - driven by reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture.

Our mission is to support a greener future by helping reduce environmental impact and emissions across the industries we serve. As an employee-owned company, Argus offers rewarding career opportunities in Edmonton and Nisku, Alberta, where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and innovate.

About The Opportunity Reporting to the CFO, the IT Manager oversees and provides the strategic and operational leadership for the information technology function, including IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP and enterprise business systems, corporate reporting, data, and emerging technologies.

The IT Manager leads the IT, ERP, and Corporate Reporting functions, ensuring reliable and secure systems, controlled access to accurate business information, and the identification and implementation of technology solutions to improve organizational productivity and performance. The role is a key contributor to corporate strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

Responsibilities Technology & Infrastructure

Manage IT infrastructure, encompassing network systems, servers, cloud services, end-user devices, and corporate technology platforms.

Proactively ensure systems are secure, reliable, adequately supported, monitored, and capable of meeting operational needs.

Manage technology lifecycle planning, identify technical debt and infrastructure improvements.

ERP & Business Systems

Provide strategic oversight of ERP and critical business applications, partnering with the ERP Manager on daily system support and improvements.

Oversee integrations, upgrades, system changes, and major application projects.

Promote standardized business processes, sound system governance, and effective adoption of enterprise tools.

Lead technology planning and governance for future ERP replacement in partnership with the ERP Manager and business owners.

Corporate Reporting & Data

Lead the corporate reporting, data, and business intelligence functions to provide accurate, timely, and consistent information.

Establish reporting priorities, ownership, development practices, data quality standards, and accountability.

Partner with departments to improve information access and reduce manual reporting and duplicated effort.

Develop a scalable reporting and data integration approach compatible with future enterprise systems.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Establish and maintain cybersecurity, privacy, identity/access, and information security policies and controls.

Oversee backups, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans, including documented testing and ownership.

Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate material technology and cyber risks.

Ensure applicable security, privacy, regulatory, and contractual requirements are addressed.

AI & Emerging Technology

Evaluate enterprise AI, automation, and emerging technologies against business value, readiness, and risk.

Establish responsible-use standards, governance, access controls, and data protections for corporate AI.

Work with business leaders to prioritize useful AI and automation opportunities and support their adoption.

IT Projects, Vendors & Financial Management

Lead or oversee significant IT initiatives with defined scope, resources, budget, milestones, and success measures.

Manage IT operating and capital budgets, investment proposals, and technology expenditure.

Manage key technology vendors, consultants, contractual relationships, and service providers.

Coordinate change management, user training, and implementation support.

Management & Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve business processes, information reliability, system discipline, and productivity.

Promote continuous improvement, team accountability, safe work practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Lead and develop the IT, ERP, and Corporate Reporting teams; ensure clear ownership, performance expectations, and professional development. Monitor departmental performance, drive strategic alignment, and manage employee development, including training, goal setting, performance management, accountability, and succession development.

Partner with HR to attract, recruit, retain, reward, and develop talent while fostering a positive a