DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

À L'Abordage Microbrasserie; Quebec; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Lacroix Medical Group seeks an IT Director to shape technology strategy for its Quebec network. You will define the IT master plan, lead digital transformation, and collaborate with senior leadership to align tech with business goals.

Responsibilities include managing ERP/CRM platforms, ensuring system availability, guiding data governance and AI projects, and overseeing a capable IT team with a strong focus on security and resilience. Regular travel across sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 15 to 20 years of experience in information technology, including a minimum of 5 years in a management role.
• Mastery of software architecture and project management.
• Solid understanding of multi-site and cloud infrastructures.
• Knowledge of ERP, CRM, financial systems, telephony, and major business platforms.
• Understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, and artificial intelligence.
• Experience in leading teams and driving transformation.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to senior management.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly across the network.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the IT vision and master plan aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ensure high availability of ERP, CRM, DME, LIS, SaaS, and cloud environments.
• Lead digital transformation, data valorization, automation, and AI initiatives.
• Maintain cybersecurity, information protection, redundancy, and business continuity.
• Lead and develop an autonomous IT team; manage budgets and supplier relationships.
• Travel regularly to Lacroix network sites to stay connected with operations.

Skills

Leadership

Business acumen

Communication with senior management

Project management

Team management

Change management

Fluency in French & English

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering / computer science

Tools

ERP

CRM

Microsoft 365

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

About the Lacroix Medical Group

A leader in private medicine in Quebec, the Lacroix Medical Group comprises three rapidly growing divisions:

• Medical Clinics
• Operating Rooms
• Biomedical Laboratory

The organization has experienced strong and sustained growth since its founding in 2009 and currently employs nearly 350 people. As part of its strategic plan, the Group aims to accelerate its national and international development.

OUR MISSION

To be the benchmark in private healthcare.

OUR VALUES

Passion | Respect | Integrity | Commitment | Innovation.

The Mandate

In a context of sustained growth and transformation of its activities, Lacroix Medical Group is seeking a Director of Information Technology who will actively contribute to the organization's technological evolution.

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the Director of IT plays a strategic role across the entire network. They are responsible for defining, structuring, and developing the IT function to effectively support the organization's operations, growth, and ambitions.

They provide leadership for technology strategy, infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, data governance, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.

He is also responsible for the performance of his team and the organization's technology partner ecosystem.

This role is for an experienced, business-oriented, and results-driven IT leader who can combine strategic vision with excellent execution.

Your Key Responsibilities

IT Strategy and Governance: Define and deploy the IT vision and master plan in line with the strategic, operational, and financial priorities of Groupe médical Lacroix. Advise senior management on investments, risks, and key technological choices.

Performance and Business Continuity

Ensure the performance, robustness, and high availability of the infrastructure and technology platforms essential to the network's medical and administrative activities, including ERP, CRM, DME, LIS, SaaS, and cloud environments.

Digital Transformation, Data, and Artificial Intelligence

Identify and prioritize initiatives to transform the organization through technology, data valorization, automation, and artificial intelligence. Lead major technology projects and ensure their effective integration into operations.

Cybersecurity and Risk Management

Maintain high standards in cybersecurity, information protection, redundancy, and business continuity in an environment where system availability and the protection of medical data are critical.

Leadership and Organizational Performance

Lead and develop a competent, autonomous, and accountable IT team. Establish clear objectives and performance indicators, ensure rigorous budget management, and optimize the contribution of suppliers, consultants, and technology partners.

An Executive Role Close to Operations

At Lacroix Medical Group, technology must meet the realities on the ground.

The IT Director will therefore need to maintain close contact with the various business units and network teams to understand their needs, anticipate challenges, and ensure that technological solutions contribute concretely to operational performance and service quality.

The position consequently requires excellent mobility. The successful candidate will be required to travel regularly throughout the Lacroix network in Quebec to meet with teams, support projects, and remain connected to the operational realities of the various facilities.

This on-the-ground presence is an essential component of the role and not an occasional responsibility.

The mandate expressly includes regular visits to service points.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced manager with a strong business acumen and excellent technological expertise, recognized for their leadership, judgment, and ability to drive organizational growth.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field;
• 15 to 20 years of experience in information technology, including a minimum of 5 years in a management role;
• Mastery of software architecture and project management;
• A solid understanding of multi-site and cloud infrastructures;
• Good knowledge of SaaS environments and major business platforms: ERP, CRM, financial systems, telephony, Microsoft 365, and others;
• A thorough understanding of the issues cybersecurity, data governance and valorization, and artificial intelligence;
• Proven experience in team management and development;
• Recognized leadership in transformation and change management;
• Ability to prioritize, make decisions, and manage effectively in a complex and evolving environment;
• Excellent business acumen and the ability to communicate technological issues to senior management;
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken;
• A valid driver's license, a vehicle, and significant availability for regular travel throughout the network.

The Leader Profile We Are Looking For

Beyond technological expertise, we are looking for someone who stands out for their ability to mobilize, structure, and deliver.

A positive and committed leader with a strong sense of Accountability, the ability to build high-performing teams, manage rigorously, challenge the status quo, and transform technological challenges into concrete solutions for the business.

The IT Director must be equally comfortable discussing strategy with senior management and understanding the challenges faced by teams in the field.

Conditions and Compensation

Lacroix Medical Group offers a competitive total compensation package including:Annual salary of $140,000 to $175,000, depending on experience and expertise; 4 weeks of vacation and 4 paid personal days; RRSP+ program with employer contribution; Cell phone allowance; Lacroix Health Credit; and an annual Lacroix gift card. This benefit can be combined with other benefits for personalized medical services.

Business travel expense account for trips outside your usual work area

Join a growing network and become a key player in the future of private medicine in Quebec.