Director, Information Technology

O2E Brands Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian organization is seeking an experienced Director of IT to manage technology operations in Toronto or Vancouver. This leadership position will drive IT strategies aligned with business goals, oversee infrastructure, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of IT experience, including leadership roles, and expertise in managing modern collaboration tools and compliance frameworks. A competitive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid work flexibility, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Participation in profit sharing program

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Access to wellness programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in managing collaboration platforms and identity management.
• Strong experience with endpoint management across various environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and expand the IT team to meet business needs.
• Lead design and management of core IT systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.

Skills

IT Team Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Endpoint Management

Compliance Frameworks

Systems Automation

Communication Skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Okta

Jamf

Job description

Overview

O2EBrands is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of IT to lead and manage aspects of IT operations and infrastructure - based in Vancouver, or Toronto. This leadership role will shape the technology vision of the organization, ensure alignment with business goals, and execute strategies that support scalability, performance, and security. The Director of IT will work cross-functionally across departments to support secure and reliable technology solutions while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, foster career growth, and expand the IT team to meet business needs.
• Provide strategic direction for IT operations, infrastructure, and systems architecture in alignment with business needs.
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of core IT systems including network infrastructure, cloud environments, storage, identity management, and endpoint management.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and management of enterprise platforms including collaboration suites, endpoint management, device provisioning, and device decommissioning.
• Maintain and continuously improve IT service delivery, support processes, and documentation to meet organizational SLAs and operational goals.
• Develop, implement, and enforce IT policies, standard operating procedures, and system controls to support security and compliance.
• Partner with security and compliance leadership to ensure systems meet regulatory and contractual obligations, including asset inventory management, patch management, and user lifecycle controls.
• Oversee technology procurement, vendor relationships, and licensing across hardware, software, and service agreements.
• Manage endpoint fleet lifecycle to ensure device health, configuration, and performance monitoring across all user platforms.
• Drive automation, configuration management, and efficiency in systems administration tasks and IT workflows.

What you bring to the table

• 7+ years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience in leading and managing IT teams with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and align IT initiatives with organizational goals.
• Expertise in managing and administering modern collaboration and identity management platforms (Google Workspace, Okta, Jamf, or similar tools).
• Strong experience with endpoint management across MacOS, Windows, and ChromeOS environments.
• Working knowledge of compliance and security frameworks (SOC 2, PCI, or similar), with experience supporting audit readiness and ongoing control maintenance.
• Proficiency in systems automation and scripting to streamline repetitive tasks and maintain infrastructure at scale.
• Effective communicator with a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach to problem solving.

compensation & benefits

• Competitive Salary (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.)
• A Total Compensation Package designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being. This includes :
• Participation in our Company Profit Sharing Program
• Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off, including annual vacation and personal days
• Hybrid Work Environment, offering flexibility to work both remotely and from our corporate offices
• Professional Development Opportunities to support ongoing career growth
• Access to Health and Wellness Programs, including gym facilities at our corporate Vancouver head office

The Hiring Process

• Pre-Screen – Let’s talk about your experience, goals & excitement for this role!
• Interviews – Two or more interviews with different team members, including structured competency & scenario-based questions
• Presentation / Assessment
• References & Background Check
• We use audio recording transcription for our interview practices

About Us

Did you know O2E Brands has been voted one of the Best Workplaces in Canada 14 times!? Take a sneak peek into why that is, here : ( YouTube ) Check us out on social. At O2E Brands, we know that great talent comes in many forms, and we want to meet you at your best. We value diversity and inclusivity. We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities at any time throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.