MANAGER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Manager, Information Technology

Oshawa Power Group of Companies is a parent company of fiber optic, district energy and renewable generation businesses, and the local electricity distribution company that supplies electricity to more than 63,000 customers in the city of Oshawa. Located just 45 minutes east of Toronto off the shores of Lake Ontario, Oshawa serves as the economic engine for the Durham Region. Oshawa Power maintains 1000 km of overhead and underground distribution lines within a 150 km² service territory, operated at 44 and 13.8 kV, supplied by 9 distribution and 3 transmission substations. The organization is committed to the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity through responsible financial management, strategic reinvestment and continuous innovation.

About this Opportunity

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a high performing Manager of Information Technology to join our team and support our business transformation initiatives.

Reporting to the CTO & Director Business Transformation, the Manager of Information Technology is responsible for the effective advancement of information technology infrastructure and services and across the Oshawa Power Group of Companies. This position is responsible for oversight for both IT and OT cyber security, technology projects, resource management and staff supervision, and for effectively engaging with the executive team, business unit leaders, and end users. With a service-oriented mindset and an analytical mind, the Manager energetically partners with the business to drive business value and solutions using technology, with a steady hand to maintain rigour, security and best practices, coupled with creativity and curiosity that is willing to adopt new ideas and technologies.

As the successful applicant, you will have the opportunity to be involved with:

• People:
  • Responsible for maintaining a high performance, highly motivated, engaged and happy technology team;
  • Responsible for working with business owners and SMEs across the organization to support/enhance/implement LOB applications, maintaining excellent working partnerships;
  • Manage Service Desk SLOs and ensure that the business is satisfied with reactive work, using proactive planning to minimize incidents;
• Cyber Security:
  • Responsible for Cyber Security across the organization, including IT/OT infrastructure, applications, training, business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, incident response, and compliance;
• Infrastructure:
  • Overseeing the design, operation, and maintenance of all technology infrastructure in the organization, both IT and OT;
• Applications:
  • Overseeing the planning, operation and maintenance of all enterprise and line-of-business applications, working closely with business owners of each application to provide solutions for business needs and proactive continuous improvement;
• Management:
  • Responsible for IT/OT program and project management (in cooperation with PMO);
  • Responsible for technology capital and operating budgets, including hardware, software, licensing, expenses, and labour;
  • Responsible for all technology vendor management, acting as liaison (along with the IT team) between vendors and the business;

WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant post-graduate training in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant field;
• Minimum five (5) years progressive information systems experience in a leadership capacity;
• Advanced analytical, project management, strategic planning, and cost control skills to ensure effective, timely, and on-budget outcomes;
• Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, software development cycles, and server architecture;
• Demonstrated proficiency with VPN networks, firewalls, and other aspects of network design and security;
• Strong customer-focused orientation with focus on partnering with the business to provide solutions;
• Analytical with excellent reasoning & decision making skills; ability to conduct research to support decisions and recommendations;
• Ability to energize, convince and motivate;
• Experience in an electrical utility environment considered an asset. 

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

In addition to working alongside a talented and inspiring team, Oshawa Power offers;

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience;
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on work-life balance;
• OMERS Pension fully vested from date of hire;
• Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
• Ontario Government Mobile Data plans;
• Tuition and Fitness reimbursement plans;
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Oshawa Power is an equal opportunity employer that embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, Indigenous/Métis status, or other legally protected status. 

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume no later than March 22, 2024 by email to: careers@oshawapower.ca  *Please include the position title you are applying for in the subject line. 

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, please note that you will be required to complete a criminal background check. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.