IT Manager

Cobalt Search; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multi-site manufacturing group is seeking a Manager, IT Infrastructure & Security in Langley, BC. This hands-on leadership role entails overseeing infrastructure across servers, networks, and security for a workforce of around 700 users. With a focus on stability and performance, the successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience, particularly in manufacturing or similar multi-site operations. The company fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

100% employer-paid benefits from day one

7.5% discretionary bonus

3 weeks vacation

Cell phone stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in IT infrastructure with leadership responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing or multi-site operational environments.
• Ability to develop and lead technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a small team including Sys Admin, Network Admin, and IT Specialists.
• Owning servers, networks, storage, desktops, peripherals, and security controls.
• Delivering multiple concurrent infrastructure and change projects.
• Ensuring high system uptime, performance, and security compliance.
• Partnering closely with internal teams, stakeholders, and site leaders.

Skills

Leadership responsibility

Strong Microsoft Windows environment experience

Understanding of virtualization

Proactive and accountable leadership style

Tools

Nutanix

VMware

Job description

Are you a hands‑on IT Infrastructure leader who thrives in fast paced manufacturing environments and loves being on site, solving problems and driving change?

Our client is a growing multi site manufacturing group with a strong reputation for operational excellence, accountability and collaboration. Technology is seen as a core enabler of business success rather than a support function. The environment is demanding, highly people focused and strongly values in person engagement. Teams are empowered, leaders are trusted, and delivery matters.

We’re seeking a Manager, IT Infrastructure & Security to lead the infrastructure function across servers, networks, desktops, security and core platforms. Reporting into the IT Director, this role owns the stability, performance and security of the technology environment while leading a team of 5 infrastructure professionals. This is a hands on leadership role, suited to someone who has grown from a technical background and enjoys balancing people leadership with technical problem solving and project delivery.

What’s in it for you

• Lead infrastructure and security for an organisation supporting around 700 users across office and production
• Highly visible role with direct impact on uptime, performance and business productivity
• Strong accountability culture with leaders who coach, listen and support development
• Opportunity to drive change across infrastructure, security and site based technology
• Salary $130,000 to $135,000, 7.5% discretionary bonus, 100% employer paid benefits from day 1, RRSP up to 3.5% match, 3 weeks vacation, cell phone stipend

You’ll be responsible for

• Leading and developing a small team including Sys Admin, Network Admin and IT Specialists
• Owning servers, networks, storage, desktops, peripherals and security controls
• Delivering multiple concurrent infrastructure and change projects
• Ensuring high system uptime, performance and security compliance
• Partnering closely with internal teams, stakeholders and site leaders

You’ll need

• 5+ years experience in IT infrastructure with leadership responsibility
• Strong Microsoft Windows environment experience and understanding of virtualisation
• Exposure to Nutanix, VMware or similar platforms
• Manufacturing, CPG or very similar multi site operational experience
• A proactive, accountable and relationship driven leadership style

Location

This is a 100% in office role based in Langley, BC. Very limited travel to other sites 1 to 2 times per year. Shift options include Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch.

Our client is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Every application will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.