Director, Design and Implementation Remote Canada

Circular Materials; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organization in Canada is seeking a Director of Design and Implementation to oversee technology solutions that support Extended Producer Responsibility. This senior role involves providing strategic direction, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solution design and project delivery, emphasizing strong leadership and technological alignment with business objectives. This is a full-time position based in Ottawa.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 10 years in solution design or related IT leadership roles.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale technology implementation projects.
• Advanced understanding of enterprise IT systems and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for solution design and implementation.
• Oversee cross-functional implementation teams for project delivery.
• Establish KPIs to measure solution quality and business value.

Skills

Information Architecture

Leadership

Usability

Adobe Creative Suite

Experience Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

OVERVIEW

Reporting to VP Solution Design and Development the Director Design and Implementation is a senior leader within the IT Solution Design department responsible for driving the successful design delivery and implementation of technology solutions that support business objectives for Extended Producer Responsibility. This role oversees a team of information analysts QA testers and implementation specialists and works closely with cross‑functional teams ensuring solutions are innovative, scalable and aligned with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements for Producer Responsibility Organizations (PRO).

As a key partner to both business and technology leadership the Director will play a pivotal role in shaping solution roadmaps, guiding design practices and ensuring high‑quality execution from concept to implementation.

This is a salary paid position requiring residency in Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for solution design and implementation initiatives across the organization related to EPR business frameworks.
• Partner with senior business and IT leaders to align technology solutions with business strategy and priorities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure solution quality, implementation success and business value delivery.
• Guide and support direct reports in the completion of their critical duties.

Solution Design

• Support the development of EPR solutions ensuring scalability, integration and alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory frameworks.
• Champion best practices in design documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security and organizational standards.

Implementation & Delivery

• Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of EPR business frameworks from proof of concept through to enterprise‑wide deployment.
• Direct cross‑functional implementation teams ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Manage risks, dependencies and issue resolution to enable smooth transitions into production.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Build, mentor and manage a high‑performing team of analysts, testers and implementation specialists.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders across IT operations and business units to ensure solutions meet user and organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
• A combination of education, ongoing professional certification and experiences may be considered.

Experience

• 10 years in solution design, systems implementation or related IT leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale solution design and technology implementation projects.
• Experience in both strategic planning and hands‑on solution delivery.

Knowledge / Competencies / Skills

• Advanced understanding of enterprise IT systems, cloud platforms, system integration and application development lifecycles.
• Highly knowledgeable working within SAP and other ERP software and SaaS applications such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Familiarity with provincial recycling legislation and regulations.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman) and agile delivery methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Skilled at influencing across organizational boundaries and driving consensus.
• Ability to inspire and develop high‑performing technical teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week remotely from a home office environment.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not‑for‑profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers Circular Materials develops, implements and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full‑service offerings include collection management, promotion, education and reporting.

Together we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy benefiting both people and the environment.

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that :

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities, racialized individuals and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs. We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance and contributions in the workplace and beyond.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes upon contacting us. This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Key Skills

• Rhinoceros 3D, Information Architecture, UX, Usability, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Experience Design, Grasshopper, Sketch, Sign Manufacturing, Adobe InDesign

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1