Director, IT

WWF

The Director, IT leads the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) function of WWF-Canada including providing advice on the most effective and efficient application of ICT to meet the organization’s goals and objectives. This role is responsible to plan, develop and direct on the utilization of ICT resources within the organization. This includes being responsible for the design, development, implementation and operation of the complete ICT infrastructure of WWF-Canada, including alignment with the organisation’s strategic plan, roadmap development, information systems, all other software applications, and the acquisition and maintenance (or leasing) of hardware platforms and systems. 

The ICT function is one of the key enablers for WWF-Canada to achieve its goals so our ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills to rally various functions across the organization together and lead projects involving ICT that will support these goals.  Our ideal candidate will also be forward thinking and have the ability to take current trends and practices in relation to ICT, match them to the needs of the organization, and implement them as necessary.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with departments to interpret and understand their needs, evaluate technology and implement aligned solutions as necessary. 

  • ​Develop ICT strategic plans that fit with the organization’s operating plans. 

  • Quality control of all components of the ICT infrastructure.

  • Direct and supervise IT staff. 

  • Advise on and approve technical system requirements for hardware and software and ensure that all systems can be recovered. 

  • Ensure the ICT infrastructure is maintained and upgraded as necessary.

  • Provide leadership of, or directly manage any ICT projects underway.

  • Develop and monitor the ICT operating budgets for the department and the organization, and the ICT capital budget for the organization. 

  • Purchasing order approvals, invoicing etc.

  • Manage all third party relationships as it relates to ICT which includes (but is not limited to) requests for proposal development, negotiations, contract management, etc.

  • Manage the ICT relationship between WWF-Canada and WWF Network peer and third parties 

  • Stay informed of emerging ICT trends and technologies, and understand their applicability to WWF-Canada. 

  • Ensure that ICT adapts to implement the appropriate solutions at the right time.

  • Technical backup support to IT staff as required.

What We Are Looking For:

  • University Degree (IT or business related).
  • 8-10 years minimum experience: including a deep technical background, working on large, technical projects, and a sound understanding of the financial management of IT.
  • Project Management experience and skillset particularly experience in being able to manage all parts of large technical projects that involve various stakeholders within the organization to ensure the appropriate ICT solutions are in place.
  • Highly adaptable with a passion for continuous learning.
  • Deep and broad technical knowledge that can be relied upon to create innovative ICT solutions.
  • Focus on quality and understanding the importance of the ICT function being service oriented.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex topics in a meaningful and understandable way.
  • Analytical and logical thinker.
  • Excellent and demonstrable decision making skills.
  • Collaborative and approachable working style.
  • Proven motivator of staff and a positive agent for change.
  • Very strong team player that is able and willing to provide technical backup support as needed (especially in IT emergencies)

Other Information

This is a fulltime permanent role that can be based out of any of our WWF-Canada offices.  Should the ideal candidate be located in a city outside of Toronto, there will be travel associated to the Toronto office as required.

How to apply:  

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, you may submit your application: 

Online 

Please submit your cover letter and resume (as one document) by visiting: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=15048611

OR

Direct Mail 

Attn: Human Resources Department 
245 Eglinton Ave. Suite 410 
Toronto, ON 
M4P 3J1 

If you are submitting an application via direct mail, please include your answers to the following questions:

  1. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  2. How many years of experience do you have directly managing teams (ie. direct reports)?
  3. What are your annual salary expectations?
  4. How flexible are your salary expectations?
  5. Where did you see this job posting?

Deadline to Apply:

Please ensure that your application is received on or before January 29, 2016, 5pm EST. 

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility:  

WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.

WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining WWF-Canada.  Given the volume of applications received, we request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call.  We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews and thank you for your understanding.