Director Technology Delivery & Enablement

Lifemark; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider in Canada seeks a Director of Technology Delivery and Enablement to oversee their Application Development Team. The ideal candidate will lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of business applications while managing teams of developers and engaging with third-party vendors. Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, guiding architecture and development, and ensuring project execution aligns with business objectives. Candidates must have a strong technical background in software development and team management, with extensive experience in the field.

Benefits

Yearly education reimbursement fund

30% discount from Shopper Drug Mart

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid vacation and wellness days

Health & Dental Flex Life Benefits

Employee assistance program

On-site gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software/application development, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management and system architecture.
• Proficient in .NET development and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and maintenance of Lifemark’s websites and enterprise applications.
• Provide guidance on application architecture, UI/UX, and system integration.
• Lead and support concurrent initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

.NET development

Time-management

Communication

Project management

DevOps practices

AI technologies

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Relational databases

Job description

This is a hybrid position - 4 days per week in office and 1 day per week remote

Lifemark Health Group (LHG) is a market leader in customized healthcare solutions. With over 20 years of service excellence, LHG is one of the largest, most trusted, and most comprehensive providers in Canada. As a national healthcare company, LHG employs over 5,000 highly trained clinicians, medical experts and team members in over 300 locations coast-to-coast and continues to grow both organically as well as through acquisitions.

We are seeking a Director, Technology Delivery and Enablement to lead our Application Development Team. Reporting to the VP of Applications and Security Services, you will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical business applications supporting national operations. In this hands‑on leadership role, you'll guide teams of developers, DevOps engineers, and offshore QA specialists to deliver secure, scalable solutions while collaborating across departments and managing vendor partnerships.

In this role, you will provide:

• Strategic Leadership: Manage the development and maintenance of Lifemark’s websites and enterprise applications, providing technical leadership, oversight, and execution.
• Team Management: Effectively plan, organize, prioritize, and delegate work assignments; oversee team results for quality, timely delivery, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Architecture & Development: Provide guidance on application architecture, UI/UX, database design, and system integration with back‑end applications.
• Project Execution: Lead and support concurrent initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals, schedules, and quality standards.
• Vendor Collaboration: Manage relationships with third‑party agencies and technology vendors to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Research and evaluate emerging technologies to meet business needs and continuously enhance development practices and tools.
• Cross‑Functional Engagement: Build strong relationships across departments to align technology solutions with business objectives and ensure operational efficiency.

What we’re looking for:

• Post‑secondary education in Computer Science or comparable education and experience
• 10+ years in software/application development, including 3+ years in leadership roles
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, system architecture, and development methodologies
• Proficient in .NET development, relational databases, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Experienced in managing parallel projects; strong time‑management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional project/account management abilities; able to establish and meet schedules
• Up to date with industry trends and development best practices
• Collaborative mindset with proven team leadership experience
• Skilled in release management: planning, coordinating, and executing successful software releases
• Demonstrated success in attracting, mentoring, and retaining top talent, supporting career development and succession planning
• Proven record of maintaining high stability, uptime, and reliability of enterprise applications via robust monitoring and QA practices
• Expertise implementing DevOps best practices: automated pipelines, CI/CD, infrastructure as code
• Hands‑on experience leveraging AI technologies (machine learning, cognitive services) for automation solutions (an asset)

Our Perks

• Have access to a yearly education re‑imbursement fund
• Receive 30% discount from Shopper Drug Mart purchases
• Contribute to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with employer matching percentage
• Have paid vacation days as well as wellness days
• Have a choice to enroll in our Health & Dental Flex Life Benefits (or in lieu contribute to your RRSPs)
• Access to employee assistance program
• On‑site gym, Basketball & Volleyball courts, Ice Rink, Groceries delivered to work via PC Express, Dry‑Cleaning services (1 Presidents Choice Circle Office)

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self‑identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process.

Email us at Talentatlifemark.ca