Director, Enterprise Networking and Data Centre Services

Parliament of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental office in Ottawa is seeking a Director, Enterprise Networking and Data Centre Services. This role involves leading teams to ensure reliable digital infrastructure for Parliament. Responsibilities include strategic oversight, contract management, and risk mitigation. Required qualifications include a degree in IT or Business and extensive experience in leading technology-driven teams. This position offers a 35-hour workweek and generous vacation benefits.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance

4 weeks’ vacation

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience managing enterprise infrastructure products.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-year strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams focused on enterprise networking and data centers.
• Define strategies, set priorities, and oversee initiatives.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and risk management practices.

Skills

Leadership in technology-driven environments

Network management

Budget management

Vendor relationship management

Education

Diploma or degree in Information Technology or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

The House of Commons’ Digital Services and Real Property is currently looking to staff the position of Director, Enterprise Networking and Data Centre Services. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a unified and seamless delivery of digital infrastructure services that support Members of Parliament, the House Administration, and their partners.

Responsibilities

As a senior leader, you will lead multidisciplinary teams with a strong focus on enterprise networking, data centres, hosting platforms, and other core infrastructure services. You will define strategies, set priorities, and oversee the initiatives that strengthen the resiliency, stability, and security of the parliamentary digital environment, ensuring that foundational platforms remain reliable and future-ready. You will also provide strategic direction to ensure the long-term sustainability of infrastructure services while fostering innovation and continuous improvement. This includes shaping roadmaps, overseeing major contracts and partner relationships, managing multi-year budgets, and ensuring risk management practices are in place to deliver secure, stable, and high-performing enterprise services. This role will oversee teams responsible for delivering mission-critical infrastructure services within a 24 / 7 support model.

As such, work activities related to this role may require irregular hours to meet our operational requirements. As part of this position, you must work onsite.

Top Reasons to Join

Joining the Digital Products and Infrastructure Team presents a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to blend strategic vision, technological innovation, and leadership within a dynamic and impactful environment. By guiding the implementation of cutting-edge solutions that enhance user experience and support business goals, you will play a key role in advancing technology and driving excellence at the House of Commons.

• Training and development opportunities;
• Work-life balance / 35-hour workweek;
• 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum).

Qualifications

Education :

• Diploma or degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Business Administration, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience :

• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams in a complex, technology-driven environment;
• Experience managing enterprise infrastructure products and services such as networking, data centres, or core enterprise services;
• Experience developing and implementing multi-year strategies, roadmaps, and operational frameworks;
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with external partners / vendors and negotiating contracts or service-level agreements;
• Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation in support of digital services;
• Experience advising senior executives on technology strategies and providing direction on infrastructure solutions.

Assets :

• Experience leading large-scale service delivery transformations or digital modernization initiatives;
• Experience in a public sector or highly regulated environment.