Vice President, Information Technology

Purdys Chocolatier; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdys Chocolatier, one of Canada's Top Employers, seeks a Vice President of Information Technology to shape the future of its technology strategy. This executive role involves overseeing IT operations, managing vendor relationships, and leading a talented IT team with a focus on innovation and cybersecurity. The position promises a collaborative culture and significant influence over the company's technological direction.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in an executive IT role.
• Strong background in IT security and cybersecurity.
• Experience in AI tools and LLMs in retail and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company's technology vision.
• Oversee IT operations across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application development.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing IT team.

Skills

Leadership

IT Security

Vendor Management

Communication

Job description

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Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust,and supportive work environment.

Due to the retirement of the current incumbent, we are looking for a strategic, business-minded technology leader who thrives on driving innovation and aligning IT with big-picture goals. As our new Vice President of Information Technology , you'll play a vital role in shaping our company's future-building secure, scalable systems while leading a team that's passionate about delivering top-tier service to our customers and internal stakeholders.

Reporting directly to the President, this executive-level role blends high-level strategy with hands-on leadership. If you're energized by the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to ownership and the leadership team-while also building an empowered, customer-focused IT function-this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and execution of the company's overall technology vision in alignment with business goals.
• Oversee IT operations across cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud systems, application development, network security, and regulatory compliance (e.g. PCI).
• Act as a business partner and advisor to senior leadership, identifying and delivering tech solutions that support business growth.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing IT team through hands-on coaching, strategic prioritization, and collaboration across departments.
• Ensure data security, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning meet or exceed industry standards (e.g., NIST framework).
• Build strong vendor relationships , manage technology contracts, and drive cost-effective investment in IT resources.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership in an executive IT role, ideally within a vertically integrated company.
• A solid background in IT security-especially cybersecurity , internal awareness / training, network segmentation, and PCI.
• A customer-first mindset and track record of implementing scalable, enterprise-wide tech solutions.
• Strong experience in vendor management, systems architecture, and supporting cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, production).
• Experience with SCADA systems, Edge Computing, or industrial IoT is a bonus.
• Experience in AI tools and LLMs in retail and manufacturing verticals.
• Excellent communicator who builds trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

What You Can Expect

• You will work primarily out of the Chester office location (Vancouver, BC)
• Expected Salary : $175,000 - $230,000
• A collaborative, growth-focused company culture
• The opportunity to build foundational IT systems and guide our next chapter of innovation

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.

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