Director, Information Technology — Strategy & Security

Long View Systems; Calgary; On-site; CAD 141,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great people and culture

Flexible environment

Fun is a core value

Job summary

Long View Systems in Calgary is seeking a strategic and results-focused Director, Information Technology to lead our corporate IT and security program from the head office.

You will partner with executives to align technology with business goals, drive scalable IT services, governance, and an exceptional end-user experience across the organization.

This role demands strong leadership, budget ownership, and a calm, data-driven approach to risk and change.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology roles including senior leadership accountability.
• 10+ years leading diverse, distributed teams with a track record of building leadership capability.
• Demonstrated success translating business strategy into IT roadmaps, operating models, and measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT including infrastructure, cloud, security, identity, and data management.
• Proven experience owning budgets, forecasting, cost optimization, and investment prioritization.
• Exceptional communication skills—able to influence executives and align stakeholders through clear narratives and data.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Long View’s corporate IT function (systems, platforms, and governance).
• Collaborate with leaders across Long View to align IT strategy, priorities, and investments with business objectives.
• Act as a senior advocate for corporate IT initiatives with the executive team and Long View’s SVP, Global Services.
• Translate business strategy into a clear, actionable corporate IT roadmap and outcomes-based portfolio.
• Lead and manage corporate IT financial planning and governance (budget, forecasting, optimization, and investment prioritization).
• Establish performance expectations, success metrics, and accountability across corporate IT teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enterprise IT

Budget management

Stakeholder alignment

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computing

Tools

ISO 27001

SOC 2

PCI

Job description

Long View Systems in Calgary is seeking a strategic and results-focused Director, Information Technology to lead our corporate IT and security program from the head office.

You will partner with executives to align technology with business goals, drive scalable IT services, governance, and an exceptional end-user experience across the organization.

This role demands strong leadership, budget ownership, and a calm, data-driven approach to risk and change.