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Director of Information Technology
STACK IT Recruitment
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Posted 19 oct.
About this role
🪪 A strategic IT leadership role for a seasoned director who brings disciplined planning, clear executive reporting and deliberate team development to a growing public-sector function. We’re hiring a Director of Information Technology to join a small public-sector organization and lead its IT function. The organization is early in a multi-year digital strategy, and this role turns that strategy into detailed plans, keeps leadership informed on a regular cadence, and builds the team’s skills ahead of what the work will demand. The position is weighted toward strategy, stakeholder communication, and forecasting, with enough operational depth to guide a small team supporting a mix of on-premises and Microsoft cloud systems. 💻 Who You Are * An IT leader who operates at the strategic level, directing outcomes through plans, roadmaps, and documentation rather than hands-on configuration * A forward-thinking planner who anticipates the organization’s technology and skills requirements six to twelve months ahead * A proactive communicator who provides leadership with timely, structured updates on progress, risks and decisions * An effective stakeholder manager who builds consensus and secures support for change across the organization * A committed people leader who invests in both the technical and professional development of their team * A discerning evaluator of new tools, including AI, who recommends adoption only where it serves the organization 📍 Work Type * Location: Sarnia, ON (Hybrid, 3 days per week) * Vacancy Type: This role reflects an existing vacancy Requirements 🎯 What You’ll Do * Lead the expansion of the organization’s multi-year digital strategy into detailed IT roadmaps and initiatives, in partnership with the CIO * Direct the planning, design, and communication of technology migrations and implementations, from approach and stakeholder engagement through deployment * Provide the leadership with regular reporting on progress, risks and forecasts * Build the team’s technical and professional capabilities, anticipating the competencies required six to twelve months ahead * Oversee IT operations across on-premises servers, Microsoft 365 cloud services and a TOPdesk-based service desk * Direct the organization’s in-house cybersecurity program in collaboration with the team’s cybersecurity specialist * Manage IT budgets, technology lifecycle planning, and relationships with vendors and specialized service providers ⭐ What We’re Looking For * 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in leadership of technology teams and services * Prior experience as a Director of IT or in an equivalent senior IT leadership position * Demonstrated success translating corporate strategy into multi-year IT roadmaps and directing technology migrations at the strategic and planning level * Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 environments and hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure * A solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, sufficient to direct an in-house security program * Proven experience managing IT budgets, vendor relationships, and service-provider contracts * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience reporting to executive leadership and negotiating plans with stakeholders * Eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance Nice to have: * An active Secret security clearance * Experience supporting operational technology alongside corporate IT * Experience rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot or similar AI tools to staff 🔥 What Makes This Role Exciting * Strategic Mandate: Report directly to the CIO and play a central role in determining how the organization’s multi-year digital strategy is prioritized and delivered * Team Leadership: Lead a compact team that combines experienced and newer staff, with a clear mandate to develop their capabilities * Expanding Scope: The data function may transition under IT as the strategy matures, broadening the role’s remit over time * Diverse Technology Environment: Oversee a technology estate encompassing Microsoft 365, on-premises infrastructure, and specialized operational systems Benefits * Base Salary: $130,000 – $155,000 * Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and personal days to maintain a healthy work-life balance * Health Benefits: Health and insurance benefits to support your overall well-being * RRSP Matching: Employer contributions to a group RRSP program, supporting your long-term financial security 📩 Ready to Lead IT Strategy at the Director Level? Apply Now! At STACK IT Recruitment, we connect top talent with standout opportunities. If you meet at least 70% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply — we’d love to chat! Know someone perfect for this role? Share it with your network — you might just help someone take the next big step in their career. ✨ We’re proud to support diversity and inclusion. Need accommodation during the hiring process? Just let us know — we’re here to support you! AI Use Disclosure: STACK IT uses AI-enhanced tools to support initial candidate screening and interview note analysis. All assessments and hiring decisions remain human-led.