IT Director Sherbrooke, Qc

Forage FTE; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Company events

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

On-site parking

Job summary

FTE Drilling is seeking a senior IT leader to build and run its internal IT department. You will design a strategic roadmap, govern the new IT function, and align with the Group CFO on risk and budgets.

You will oversee ERP/CRM initiatives, manage external providers, and drive in-house capability while ensuring uptime and security across critical information systems.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years in IT with 3–5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience managing external providers and transitions to in-house IT.
• Experience in IT governance, ERP/CRM integration, and operational security.
• Strong leadership; ability to explain technical issues to executives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IT strategy with short-, medium-, and long-term roadmaps with senior management.
• Establish governance for the new IT department including policies and dashboards.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, security, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
• Lead IT transformation projects (ERP/CRM/automation) with external providers.
• Manage vendor contracts and in-house vs outsourced decisions; report to CFO.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Vendor management

IT governance

Communication

Education

University degree in computer science or information systems

Tools

ERP integration

CRM integration

Job description

Location: Sherbrooke, Qc
Number of position(s) to be filled: 1
Employment status: Permanent
Work timetable: Full time
Shift: Day
Starting Date: As soon as possible

At FTE Drilling, our IT function is currently managed by an external service provider. We are now looking to build and lead our own internal IT department, and you would be laying its foundation. You know how to develop a strategic roadmap while ensuring that systems run smoothly day to day, and you have the leadership skills to bring teams together around a change initiative? This opportunity is for you.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Designing and implementing the IT strategy, including short-, medium-, and long-term roadmaps, in collaboration with senior management
• Establishing governance for the new IT department, including policies, processes, and dashboards
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations, security, and continuity of information systems, including availability, incidents, backups, and disaster recovery plans
• Leading IT transformation projects, including ERP, CRM, and automation initiatives, while coordinating the service providers involved
• Managing external vendor contracts and assessing which functions should be brought in-house rather than outsourced
• Managing the IT budget and providing reporting and technology risk assessments to the Group CFO

BENEFITS

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness programs
• On-site parking

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or an equivalent degree in management combined with relevant technical experience
• 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3 to 5 years in a senior management role, such as IT Director or IT Service Manager
• Proven experience managing external service providers and leading transitions from outsourced to in-house IT operations
• Experience in IT governance, ERP/CRM integration projects, and operational security
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to senior management and thrive in a growing SME environment where versatility is essential

ASSETS

• ITIL certification
• CISSP certification or equivalent cybersecurity certification
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification
• Cloud certification, such as Azure or AWS

A STRONG FUTURE STARTS WITH FTE.

At FTE Drilling, we provide specialized drilling services tailored to the unique needs of every project, backed by the expertise of our passionate and experienced teams. With operations around the world, we are recognized for our commitment to operational excellence and our unwavering focus on health and safety. By understanding the unique realities and challenges of each region, our mission is to maximize the potential of the ground through world-class drilling services.