Information Technology Director

Lactanet; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactanet is seeking a strategic and experienced technology leader to oversee IT operations, application development, digital platforms, and AI governance. You will align technology services with Lactanet’s priorities while upholding security and regulatory standards.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive digital transformation, manage budgets and vendors, and ensure resilient, compliant technology delivery that creates measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large IT and digital programs.
• Experience aligning IT with business strategy and value.
• Strong governance, privacy and compliance expertise.
• Experience with AI governance and responsible innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute IT and digital strategy aligned to Lactanet goals.
• Provide leadership for technology operations, applications, infrastructure and data management.
• Ensure reliable, secure and scalable technology services.
• Identify emerging technologies to drive value and efficiency.
• Lead cybersecurity, privacy and technology risk governance.
• Oversee application development, project prioritization and delivery.
• Manage IT investments, budgets and vendor relationships.
• Foster collaboration and operational excellence across teams.

Skills

IT strategy

Team leadership

Cybersecurity

AI governance

Risk management

Digital transformation

Vendor management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cloud platforms

Security tools

Data governance tools

Job description

Lactanet is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to oversee the organization’s information technology operations, application development, digital platforms, business infrastructure, and AI governance. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that technology services, applications, data assets, and emerging digital capabilities effectively support Lactanet’s strategic priorities while maintaining the highest standards of security, regulatory compliance and data confidentiality. Your primary objective will be to provide leadership in technology strategy, risk management, service delivery, IT investments and responsible innovation - including the integration of artificial intelligence solutions. You will lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while collaborating across the organization to ensure the successful delivery of technology initiatives and the realization of measurable business value. Through your leadership, you will contribute to advancing Lactanet’s digital transformation and supporting the organization’s long-term success.

Position Overview

• Define and execute Lactanet’s IT and digital strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, business priorities and future growth objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction for technology operations, applications, infrastructure, data management and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure technology services, systems, and platforms are reliable, secure, scalable and effectively support business operations.
• Identify emerging technologies and opportunities to drive innovation, improve efficiency and create measurable business value.
• Lead cybersecurity, privacy, technology risk management and governance practices to ensure the protection, confidentiality and appropriate use of organizational information assets.
• Oversee application development, maintenance, and technology projects, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation and successful delivery.
• Ensure operational resilience through effective service management, business continuity, disaster recovery and continuous improvement practices.
• Provide strategic oversight for AI governance and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, balancing innovation with security, privacy and compliance requirements.
• Manage IT investments, budgets, technology assets, and vendor relationships to optimize performance, value and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Lead, develop, and support multidisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation and a culture of operational excellence across Lactanet

Working conditions

Ideally working from Lactanet’s head office in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec with the possibility to discuss a remote office location. Occasional after-hours work may be required, consistent with the responsibilities of the position, along with some travel.