Gestionnaire informatique / IT Manager

Mecademic; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics automation company in Montreal is seeking an IT Manager to manage and streamline their IT environment to support growth. Responsibilities include defining policies, ensuring IT security, and providing technical support across systems. Candidates should have a degree in computer science, 5-10 years of experience, and be bilingual in French and English. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model, flexible hours, and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work model – up to 2 days of remote work

Comprehensive group insurance

Social club and team events

Paid leave during December holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5–10 years) in a similar role in an industrial or technological context.
• Experience in managing IT infrastructures and governance.
• Occasionally available outside regular business hours for planned operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain IT architectures and procedures for scalability.
• Manage IT budget and strategic vision for the company.
• Oversee IT security policies and training for teams.
• Provide technical support and maintain IT systems.
• Create automation scripts to optimize IT operations.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Analytical and synthesis skills

Organizational skills

Service-oriented

Autonomy and proactivity

Education

University degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Hyper-V

Git

SVN

Linux

Windows servers (2016 to 2022)

Python

PowerShell

Bash scripting

Job description

Mecademic develops compact, precise, and innovative robotic automation solutions for the electronics and life sciences sectors. Our ultra-compact robotic arms are used worldwide by OEMs, system integrators, and end‑users for tasks requiring precision and reliability in automation.

Your Role

As IT Manager at Mecademic, you will be a strategic partner and technical expert at the heart of our operations. Your role is to structure, define policies, and ensure the long‑term reliability of our IT environment to support the growth and expansion of our company.

Your Main Responsibilities

IT governance, structuring, and security:

• Define, establish, and maintain architectures, procedures, and technical documentation for all systems, ensuring their consistency and scalability in a context of strong growth.
• Establish the strategic vision and roadmap for IT investments, and manage the annual budget to support the company's expansion.
• Establish, deploy, and enforce IT security and data protection policies, including threat prevention (identification of vulnerabilities and intrusion risks).
• Oversee backup management (verification, restoration tests, disaster recovery plan) to ensure service continuity and data recovery in the event of an incident.
• Formalize and deliver training to teams on cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to understand their needs and guide technological development.

Operations and infrastructure management:

• Develop, configure, and maintain IT systems: Active Directory, DNS, licenses, Wi‑Fi, VPN, etc.
• Install, configure, and maintain computer workstations in operational condition.
• Provide technical support by managing incidents and troubleshooting user issues (hardware, applications, etc.).
• Maintain intranet and cloud services.
• Create and maintain automation scripts to optimize processes.
• Maintain and support the telephone system (PXB).
• Manage databases.

This position occasionally requires availability outside of regular business hours for planned operations.

Your Profile

With a university degree in computer science or equivalent, you have proven experience (5–10 years) in a similar role, ideally in an industrial or technological context and within a rapidly growing organization.

You are bilingual in French and English to write documentation and collaborate with teams in both languages.

Your Qualities:

• Ability to devise solutions not only for the present, but also for the future needs of a growing business.
• Rigor and organizational skills in file management, and implementing and enforcing procedures.
• Analytical and synthesis skills for complex problem-solving.
• Service-oriented and excellent communication skills to support teams.
• Autonomy and proactivity in a constantly evolving environment.

Your Technical Skills:

• Virtualization tools: Docker and Hyper‑V.
• Versioning tools: Git and SVN.
• Operating systems: Linux, Windows servers (2016 to 2022).
• Programming languages: Python, PowerShell, and Bash scripting.
• Networking: IP, VLAN, routing, firewalls, VPN.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (an asset).

Conditions du poste

Full‑time position (40h/week) to be filled as soon as possible.

Compensation based on profile and experience.

Canadian permanent residency is required.

What We Offer

• Flexible work hours.
• Hybrid work model – up to 2 days of remote work per week.
• Company culture that emphasizes work‑life balance.
• A week of paid leave during the December holidays (in addition to annual leave).
• Comprehensive group insurance with employer contribution from your first day.
• Group RRSP with employer contributions.
• Social club and team events.
• Free drinks, snacks, and much more!