IT Operations Manager

With limited; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Paid time off

Professional development

RRSP matching

Health Spending Account

Job summary

ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) seeks an IT Operations Manager to provide technical leadership and operational oversight for ROCK’s IT environment while advancing broader technology initiatives.

This hybrid role blends strategic planning, hands-on problem solving, and day-to-day IT operations, translating clinical and operational needs into secure, scalable technology solutions for staff and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of IT support and technical solution delivery.
• At least 5 years managing teams.
• Experience with records management and related standards/tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft technologies (365, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, Power BI, Azure).
• Experience with data management (SQL, Python, DAX, ETLs, APIs, JSON; RPA concepts).
• Experience with cloud solutions, data infra, automation, and digital workflows.
• Familiarity with privacy legislation and healthcare data governance a plus.
• Experience in healthcare/mental health/community services a plus.
• Experience with macOS is a plus.
• Current criminal reference check within last 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT support services and supervise the IT team.
• Serve as technical escalation point for complex issues.
• Lead initiatives in Microsoft ecosystem, data infrastructure, automation, and digital workflows.
• Drive cybersecurity, privacy, records management and emerging technologies adoption.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to translate needs into sustainable tech solutions.

Skills

IT Leadership

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Power BI

Azure

SQL

Python

DAX

Automation

AI interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Master’s degree asset

Relevant IT certifications asset

Job description

About YOU

You are a creative and solutions-focused IT leader who sees technology as more than systems and infrastructure. You think holistically about the end-user experience and are always looking for ways technology can make work simpler, more intuitive, and more effective. A natural problem solver and creative thinker, you enjoy approaching challenges from different angles and finding practical, innovative solutions.

About ROCK

ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is recognized as the number one non-profit employer of choice, leading the way in providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Halton region. We are an accredited organization with exemplary standings from Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care. Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to achieving our mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. At ROCK, we offer various professional development opportunities, company events, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth. ROCK is site certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical problem solving. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility, combining on-site and virtual environments, to best meet the needs of our staff and clients. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care.

The ROLE

As ROCK’s IT Operations Manager, you will provide technical leadership and operational oversight for our IT environment while helping advance ROCK’s broader technology, data, and infrastructure transformation initiatives.

This is a unique hybrid leadership and technical role where you will move between strategic planning, hands-on technical problem solving, day-to-day IT operations, and implementing new solutions. You will work closely with leadership and teams across the organization to translate business, clinical, and operational needs into practical, secure, and sustainable technology solutions.

You will oversee ROCK’s IT support services and supervise the IT support team while serving as a technical escalation point for more complex issues. You will also play a key role in ROCK’s Microsoft technology ecosystem, data infrastructure, automation and digital workflows, cloud-based applications, cybersecurity, privacy, records management, and emerging technologies, including AI.

This is an existing vacancy and a permanent full-time position.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• A master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Relevant IT certifications are considered an asset

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in IT support and technical solution delivery.
• At least 5 years of experience managing teams.
• Experience with records management, including familiarity with relevant standards and tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, Power BI, Azure, and related services.
• Experience with data management and technologies such as relational databases, SQL, Python, DAX, ETLs, APIs, JSON, and RPA concepts.
• Experience supporting cloud-based solutions, applications, data infrastructure, automation, and digital workflows.
• Familiarity with privacy legislation and data governance practices relevant to healthcare data is considered an asset.
• Experience within healthcare, mental health, children’s services, or community-based programming is considered an asset.
• Experience working with macOS operating systems is considered an asset.
• Current criminal reference check obtained within the previous three months.

What will help you succeed:

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to translate organizational needs into practical technology solutions and communicate technical information clearly to different audiences.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support and guide an IT team.
• A collaborative approach to working with leadership, staff, vendors, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• An interest in emerging technologies, including AI, automation, cloud technologies, and modern data solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to providing responsive, respectful, and solutions-focused support to internal users.

Our rewards ROCK, join our team and ENJOY:

• Flexibility: Plan your schedule to balance with your personal life.
• Recharge: Paid time off, 4 weeks' vacation, 2 float days, and 2 additional ROCK holidays.
• Learning: Access to professional development assistance to help you grow.
• Savings: Matching your RRSP starting at 6%.
• Wellness: Health Care Spending Account and discounted GoodLife memberships.

ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK’s Accommodation Policy.

If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.

Please note that ROCK positions are currently working in an on-site and virtual hybrid model. Positions are located in theHaltonRegion and travel between sites may be required.