Director, Information Technology

WinSport; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

WinSport in Calgary is seeking a Director, Information Technology to shape the technology strategy, strengthen infrastructure and cybersecurity, and modernize a multi-building campus critical to guest, athlete, employee, and event experiences.

You will report to the CFO and lead a shared IT services team supporting high-volume, public-facing operations, including POS, ticketing, RFID access control, F&B, lessons, programs, and events.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive IT experience in leadership roles.
• Experience with high-availability environments in hospitality/venues/events.
• Strong cybersecurity fundamentals and risk management.
• Vendor/MSP oversight and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape WinSport's IT strategy and roadmap across a multi-building campus.
• Lead core IT operations including infrastructure and end-user services.
• Strengthen cybersecurity and risk management practices for revenue‑impacting tech.
• Ensure stability of POS, ticketing, RFID, F&B, and event systems.

Skills

IT leadership

IT strategy

Cybersecurity

Network management

Endpoint management

Vendor management

Executive communication

Infrastructure

End-user support

Education

Post-secondary IT/CS degree

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Ticketing software

RFID access control

Job description

Description

Born from the legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, WinSport is more than a place — it is a spirit that ignites potential. As a not-for-profit organization and the proud owner and operator of Canada Olympic Park, WinSport provides inclusive opportunities for Canadians to discover, develop, and excel at sport and physical activity through world-class training, legendary facilities, and exceptional experiences. Through year-round sport, entertainment, recreation, and shared experiences, WinSport brings people together and creates spaces where belonging thrives.

Job Details

Description

Born from the legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, WinSport is more than a place — it is a spirit that ignites potential. As a not-for-profit organization and the proud owner and operator of Canada Olympic Park, WinSport provides inclusive opportunities for Canadians to discover, develop, and excel at sport and physical activity through world-class training, legendary facilities, and exceptional experiences. Through year-round sport, entertainment, recreation, and shared experiences, WinSport brings people together and creates spaces where belonging thrives.
The Director, Information Technology is a key leadership role where you will have the opportunity to shape WinSport’s technology strategy, strengthen infrastructure and cybersecurity, and support the continued modernization of a dynamic, multi-building campus. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and serving as the primary IT advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, you will lead a shared service function that supports high-volume, public-facing operations, including more than one million annual guest visits, approximately $35M in annual revenue, and a workforce that scales seasonally from approximately 150 to 800 team members.
This is a pivotal leadership role for a strategic, hands‑on technology leader who understands that reliable, secure, and well-integrated systems are essential to exceptional guest, athlete, employee, and event experiences. As a trusted advisor to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the development and execution of a pragmatic IT roadmap, oversee core operational systems, strengthen cybersecurity and risk‑management practices, and ensure the stability of revenue‑impacting technologies across point‑of‑sale, ticketing, RFID access control, food and beverage, lessons and programs, and event operations.
The ideal candidate brings post‑secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership across infrastructure, end‑user services, and business applications in a lean environment. You have experience supporting high‑availability, revenue‑impacting environments such as hospitality, retail, attractions, venues, or event‑based operations, and bring strong capability in network and endpoint management, cybersecurity fundamentals, vendor and MSP oversight, and executive communication.
Join a leadership team that is building on an Olympic legacy while shaping the future of sport, recreation, and community connection in Calgary. At WinSport, you will help strengthen the systems, tools, and technology foundations that enable safe, seamless, and memorable experiences for guests, athletes, employees, partners, and the broader community.