If you’re excited about building systems that empower others to lead—and want to help shape Canada’s next generation of entrepreneurial, AI-ready talent for the future of work—we’d love to hear from you!Venture for Canada is a national registered charity equipping talent across Canada with the entrepreneurial skills, mindset, and opportunities to succeed in a 21st‑century economy increasingly shaped by rapid change and emerging technology. We believe that to be entrepreneurial is to act upon opportunities to create value for others. The resourcefulness and creativity of people across Canada are essential to addressing our country’s greatest challenges. Venture for Canada serves as a catalyst for systemic social change by empowering individuals to create a more prosperous, inclusive, and innovative society.I’m Emily, VFC’s Operations & Strategic Projects Lead, and I’ll be leading the recruitment for this role. Our team has grown in meaningful ways, and we’re excited to bring in someone who can contribute to what we’re building. To learn more about our hiring process and workplace philosophy, visit our Careers page here.About the Senior Manager, IT & Systems:The Senior Manager, IT & Systems owns and evolves Venture for Canada’s internal technology ecosystem, including SaaS systems, workflow automation, AI tooling, and cybersecurity. This is a high‑ownership role for a technical operator who combines systems thinking, hands‑on execution, and robust project management. You will design and build systems, lead organization‑wide tool rollouts, and ensure technology is secure, reliable, and widely adopted across the team. You will also manage the IT Help Desk & CRM Coordinator, overseeing day‑to‑day support, CRM operations, and data quality—while building a scalable support function that enables continuous improvement.Role Responsibilities:Systems Strategy, Architecture and MaintenanceOwn and evolve VFC’s systems strategy and tech ecosystem stack including ongoing maintenance and vendor relationshipsDefine system architecture, standards, and documentationIdentify and address system gaps, inefficiencies,



and risksWorkflow Enablement and ManagementBuild and maintain automations and integrations across toolsImprove data flow and reduce manual processesLead internal AI tooling implementation and adoptionProject Management, Tool Rollouts & AdoptionLead end‑to‑end delivery of systems initiatives—from design through rollout and ongoing improvementOwn rollout success, including stakeholder alignment, training, and change managementDrive strong adoption and ensure systems are used as intendedManage multiple concurrent initiatives with clear prioritizationCybersecurity, Risk & Systems OperationsOwn cybersecurity across systems, including access, data protection, and vendor riskLead incident response planning and disaster recoveryOversee system administration, reliability, and documentationImprove support processes and resolve recurring issues at the rootTeam Leadership & CollaborationManage and develop the IT Help Desk & CRM CoordinatorBalance reactive support with proactive systems improvementCollaborate with the data team to support reporting and data qualityRole Requirements:We’re looking for a hands‑on systems leader who can build and integrate tools, manage complex projects, and take ownership of system reliability and security. You bring:Proven experience leading system implementations or tool rollouts, including stakeholder alignment, training, and adoptionStrong project management skills across multiple concurrent initiativesExperience owning and improving SaaS ecosystemsStrong understanding of systems, integrations, and data flowHands‑on experience building automations and integrations ideally through APIs, Zapier and scriptingExperience supporting and onboarding non‑technical users in complex platform use casesExperience managing HubSpot and data systems,



including data quality practicesAbility to collaborate effectively with internal teams and cross‑functional stakeholdersSolid understanding of cybersecurity including access management, data protection and riskStrong ownership and ability to operate both strategically and hands‑onExperience balancing day‑to‑day reliability with longer‑term systems improvementsExperience with AI tools, or strong interest in applying them in operational contextsMust be legally authorized to work in CanadaWhy Join Venture for Canada?We offer a supportive, mission‑driven environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:Stipend for phone usageComprehensive health benefits plan after 3 months of service and RRSP matching after 6 months of serviceFour weeks of paid vacationSummer hours from May to Labour DayAdditional summer office closures, holiday closures (Dec 25–Jan 1)Potential to work out of the country/province for up to 1 month annuallyFlexible work hours and a remote work environmentProfessional development fundingFunding to support the setup of your home officeSalary Range: $85,000-$100,000Location: Hybrid, ideally home office located in TorontoStart Date: June 15, 2026Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2026Internal Job Level: M3Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility:Venture for Canada is dedicated to creating a workplace that fits your needs. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for accessibility. If you require accommodations, please contact us at [email protected]. Additionally, all employees play a role in protecting company and customer data by adhering to the VFC information security policies and procedures.This position is to fill an existing vacancy. Venture for Canada uses artificial intelligence‑enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams. We will only contact applicants selected for an interview. In accordance with applicable laws, candidates who are interviewed will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Manager, It & Systems - C$85,000 - C$100,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Venture for Canada
📍 Winnipeg