Capability Manager - Systems Administration

British Columbia Lottery Corporation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in British Columbia is seeking a Capability Manager in Systems Administration to lead the team in cloud migration and technology roadmap. The ideal candidate has strong IT and team management skills, with responsibilities including budgeting and vendor management. This hybrid role offers professional development and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible working model

Professional development sponsorship

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership and capability management.
• Strong understanding of information technology & infrastructure hosting technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Budgeting and vendor management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the infrastructure hosting technology roadmap with a focus on cloud migration.
• Set team goals and manage the budget.
• Support team growth through regular check-ins and development planning.
• Collaborate across departments and attend key meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Information technology expertise

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Job description

Overview

Capability Manager - Systems Administration

Location: Hybrid - Kamloops or Vancouver, BC, CA

Job Function: Information Technology

BCLC exists to generate win-wins for the greater good.

For our people, our players, our communities, our industry, and our planet.

Lottery | Casino | Sports

Being a social purpose company, we are not only able to better align our business decisions with our purpose, but more importantly, we are committing to doing our part in creating a better world. We bring our purpose to life by ensuring all our actions, behaviours and decisions create benefits for communities and the planet. Motivated and guided by our social purpose, everything we do must benefit the greater good. And we encourage our employees, partners, players, industry and communities to engage with us on this ambition.

We want you to be where you feel you can do your best work. Most of our jobs can be done remotely providing you reside in BC.

For those who prefer working in a community with others, we have two beautiful offices in convenient locations.

This is a Permanent, Full Time opportunity

Expected Salary Range: $104,662.00-$130,827.00-$163,533.00

Our typical hiring range will be +/- 5% of the midpoint shown above. Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role.

About the Company

For nearly four decades, BCLC has delivered exceptional gambling entertainment for British Columbians. To fulfill our social purpose we have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities. We operate national and provincial lotteries in partnership with 3500 retail partners, provide the games, technology & oversight to 37 brick & mortar casinos, and operate a safe, secure and 100% legal online gambling presence PlayNow.com. In our recently completed fiscal year, BCLC generated a record $1.5 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support First Nations, host local governments, health care, education and community programs across the province.

About the Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for technology, team development, and smooth operations? Do you love guiding roadmaps, managing vendors, and helping people grow—all while keeping the lights on and the systems humming?

We’re looking for a Capability Manager to lead our Systems Administration team. In this role, you’ll ensure your team has the right tools, skills, and support to thrive. You’ll shape the hosting technology roadmap, manage vendor relationships, and keep a close eye on the budget. If you’re a natural collaborator who enjoys both big-picture planning and day-to-day leadership, this is your moment!

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead the infrastructure hosting technology roadmap with a focus on cloud migration, set team goals, and manage the budget. You’ll support team growth through regular check-ins, development planning, and modern skill-building.

You’ll ensure tools, hardware, software and licenses are current, and work with Agile teams to meet infrastructure hosting standards. You’ll handle approvals and monitor team performance.

You’ll collaborate across departments, attend key meetings, and help shape strategy. You’ll also manage vendor relationships, hosting assets, and contracts to ensure strong value and performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in team leadership and capability management
• Strong understanding of information technology & infrastructure hosting technologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Budgeting and vendor management expertise
• A proactive mindset and a sense of humor never hurts!
• A supportive, forward-thinking team
• Opportunities to lead impactful projects
• A culture that values innovation, growth, and good vibes
• Flexible work options and a healthy work-life balance

Ready to Lead the Charge?

If you're ready to shape the future of hosting services, empower a high-performing team, and have a little fun along the way—apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

What’s in it for you

• Defined benefit pension plan which provides a recurring income you can depend on for life throughout retirement
• We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week
• Professional development including education/certification sponsorship, in house leadership cohorts, LinkedIn Learning

However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience.

We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong.

Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out!

Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more!

If you require accommodation so you can be at your best in the interview, please let us know: [e-mail].

All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada

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