VP, Product, Data & Technology — Hybrid

Gaplast; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 157,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

22 vacation days + holiday shutdown

Defined benefit pension

Comprehensive benefits

Volunteer time

Job summary

OCAS is seeking a Vice-President, Application Services, Data & Technology to shape our product, data, and technology strategy. Reporting to the President and CEO, you will provide enterprise-wide direction for platforms and services supporting Ontario’s public college application experience.

You will oversee roadmaps, guide modernization, ensure cohesive planning, governance, and high-quality delivery, while building a high-performing leadership team and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in engineering, CS, business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership across product, data, and technology.
• Strong knowledge of product development, cloud platforms, and data ecosystems.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance OCAS’s product, data, and technology strategy, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, sector needs, and long‑term sustainability
• Provide insight into technology, data, and product trends, risks, and opportunities to inform organizational strategy, long‑term direction, and investment decisions
• Provide executive oversight of Application Services, Data Services, and IT Services, ensuring cohesive planning, platform modernization, operational excellence, and high‑quality delivery across all functions
• Strengthen relationships with internal teams, Ontario’s public colleges, and sector partners, representing OCAS in sector‑wide forums and strategic initiatives
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary leadership team, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture across product, data, and technology teams
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, vendor management, operational readiness, and governance structures to support effective planning and delivery
• Ensure system reliability, security, and performance, while proactively managing organizational, technical, and delivery risks

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Cloud platforms

Data ecosystems

Product development

Security

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

OCAS is seeking a Vice-President, Application Services, Data & Technology to shape our product, data, and technology strategy. Reporting to the President and CEO, you will provide enterprise-wide direction for platforms and services supporting Ontario’s public college application experience.

You will oversee roadmaps, guide modernization, ensure cohesive planning, governance, and high-quality delivery, while building a high-performing leadership team and managing budgets.