Vice President, Information Technology

ECL Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Executrade is seeking a Vice President, Information Technology to lead the organization’s technology strategy, security, and digital transformation. You will shape the enterprise roadmap, oversee the IT function, and manage vendors to deliver measurable business value.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive data governance, AI initiatives, and governance across technology investments, enabling growth and resilience in a complex, Alberta-based organization.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or Business; equivalent experience considered.
• Proven experience leading enterprise technology strategy and IT governance.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and AI governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and continuously evolve a multi-year enterprise technology roadmap aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead AI initiatives and governance across the business.
• Oversee IT function, manage key technology partners, and ensure investments deliver measurable value.
• Provide executive leadership for technology risk management and business continuity.

Skills

Enterprise systems

Integration architecture

Cybersecurity

Cloud technologies

Data governance

Automation

Reporting

Artificial intelligence

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / MIS / Business Administration

Tools

PMP

CISSP

CISM

COBIT

ITIL

Job description

Type: In-Office | Full-Time, Permanent

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing Alberta-based organization with a diverse portfolio of operations and a reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and long-term strategic growth. The organization has made significant investments in enterprise systems, technology, and business transformation and is now focused on advancing the next stage of its digital evolution. Reporting to a senior executive leader, this role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise technology strategy, strengthen data and cybersecurity capabilities, lead artificial intelligence initiatives, and support business growth through technology, innovation, and systems thinking. The successful candidate will play a critical role in connecting people, processes, data, technology, and business outcomes across a complex and evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

As the Vice President, Information Technology, you will serve as the organization's senior-most technology leader, accountable for the strategy, security, performance, and continued evolution of the systems, data, and digital capabilities that support the business. You will lead enterprise technology initiatives, oversee the internal IT function, manage key technology partners, and ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value.

Enterprise Leadership, Systems Thinking & Innovation

Contribute technology, data, cybersecurity, and innovation perspectives to enterprise planning and strategic decision-making. Apply systems thinking to evaluate the impact of technology decisions across business units, processes, data flows, risks, and customer outcomes. Identify opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency, integration, and organizational performance. Support growth initiatives, business expansion, and future strategic opportunities through technology leadership.

IT Strategy & Digital Transformation

Develop, execute, and continuously evolve a multi-year enterprise technology roadmap aligned with organizational priorities. Lead digital transformation initiatives that simplify work, improve integration, automate processes, and enhance business performance. Establish governance practices for technology investments, prioritization, funding, and benefits realization. Drive technology change management, adoption, and organizational readiness for new systems and capabilities.

Enterprise Systems, Architecture & ERP Leadership

Serve as the executive owner of the organization's enterprise application ecosystem and integration architecture. Oversee the lifecycle, integration, optimization, and governance of enterprise platforms and business-critical systems. Establish enterprise architecture principles that support scalability, reliability, interoperability, and security. Lead major software selection, implementation, optimization, and retirement initiatives from planning through stabilization.

Artificial Intelligence, Data & Analytics

Develop and lead the organization's enterprise artificial intelligence strategy and governance framework. Identify practical, high-value opportunities for AI, advanced analytics, and automation across the business. Establish enterprise data governance standards, including data ownership, stewardship, quality, and reporting practices. Strengthen reporting and analytics capabilities to support informed decision-making throughout the organization.

Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk & Business Continuity

Provide executive leadership for cybersecurity, information security governance, privacy, and technology risk management. Oversee policies, controls, monitoring, identity and access management, backup, disaster recovery, and incident response practices. Maintain technology and cybersecurity risk mitigation programs and business continuity plans. Communicate technology, security, privacy, and vendor risks to Executive leadership in clear business terms.

Managed Service Provider & Vendor Management

Act as the executive point of accountability for outsourced technology service providers and strategic technology vendors. Define service expectations, governance practices, key performance metrics, and escalation processes. Lead contract negotiations, renewals, major technology purchases, and vendor due diligence activities. Ensure technology partners deliver strong service, accountability, security, and value.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing IT team. Balance operational reliability with strategic initiatives, project delivery, governance, and innovation. Support workforce development through coaching, succession planning, training, and professional development initiatives. Foster a collaborative, service-oriented, and business-minded team culture.

Financial & Project Stewardship

Develop and manage annual technology operating and capital budgets. Build business cases that support technology investments and strategic initiatives. Monitor project performance, technology spending, implementation outcomes, and return on investment. Ensure initiatives are delivered with clear governance, accountability, and measurable success criteria.

Business Partnership & Organizational Change

Serve as the primary technology advisor to Executive leadership and business stakeholders. Translate business needs into technology, process, data, and change solutions. Build alignment across departments and facilitate shared ownership of enterprise initiatives. Promote adoption of new capabilities through communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following:

Education & Experience

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in enterprise systems, integration architecture, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, data governance, automation, reporting, and artificial intelligence. Experience overseeing enterprise technology ecosystems, application portfolios, and complex technology environments. Knowledge of enterprise governance frameworks, technology risk management, vendor management, and business continuity practices. Relevant certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, COBIT, ITIL, or recognized AI governance credentials are considered assets.

Key Competencies

Strategic Leadership Systems Thinking Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking Business Acumen Integration Mindset Strategic Thinking and Execution Leading and Influencing Cultivating Innovation Critical Thinking and Judgment Problem Resolution Communication and Stakeholder Management Teamwork and Collaboration Adaptability and Accountability

About Us

Executrade is one of Western Canada's most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms, with over 50 years of expertise in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations. We are proud to apply principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our commitment to these values enables us to match organizations with a diverse range of top talent, fostering workplace cultures that thrive on innovation, collaboration, and respect. In accordance with Canadian immigration laws, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Learn more: www.cic.gc.ca.