Do you have experience in IT asset management, software licensing or access management, and do you know how to negotiate and get things moving? We have the challenge for you!Reporting to the VP of Information Technology, you will be responsible for managing Garaga's assets, licences, identities and access, as well as standardizing IT tools and purchasing.You will set up and maintain the asset and licence inventory, manage the identity and access lifecycle, and oversee IT purchasing, while ensuring full visibility of technology costs and risks. Your goal: that every dollar spent on technology is justified and optimized, and that every access granted is legitimate and revoked at the right time.Experience in IT project management, procurement or cybersecurity is an asset. This position is hybrid, Monday to Friday, with a flexible schedule. Sounds like you? We look forward to meeting you!The Garaga Benefits:Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan - 4% employer contribution (DPSP); Registered Retirement Savings Plan; Free virtual healthcare services; Group Insurance Plan (Medical, Paramedical, Disability and Life); Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP); Recognition of years of service; Several activitiesorganized by the social club (participation is always on a voluntary basis), drawings for all kinds of cultural and sports events as well as $100 credit for clothing items per year; Well-designed integration program for new employees.Job Summary:Start date:As soon as possibleNumber of positions to fill:1Employment status:PermanentOn-site:3-days on-site at Barrie PlantWork schedule:Full-time, day shift, Monday to FridayScope of responsibilities of the IT Advisor – Asset, Licensing & Access Management:Set up the IT asset inventory system (tool, process, governance) — it does not exist yet: building it is the first mandateMaintain a complete, up-to-date inventory: workstations, mobile devices, peripherals, servers and network equipment — across all sites (plants, warehouses,



offices)Manage the asset lifecycle: acquisition, assignment, redeployment, replacement and secure decommissioningFeed the CMDB and support ITSM processes (incidents, changes, configuration)Apply and evolve the IT equipment policyManage the mobile phone fleet (mobility) and be accountable for its useSoftware Asset Management (SAM)Maintain the central register of software licences, subscriptions and contracts (Microsoft 365, D365, Atlassian, specialized tools, etc.)Reconcile licences paid for vs. licences actually used — release dormant licencesMake sure Garaga pays a fair price: the right licence levels, the right billing models, the right volumesPrepare and lead renewals — never be caught by an automatic renewalEnsure contractual compliance and prepare for vendor auditsIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Manage the identity lifecycle: arrival, movement and departure (JML — Joiner / Mover / Leaver process) in collaboration with HREnsure access is granted according to role, documented, and revoked without delay upon departureConduct periodic access reviews with system owners — eliminate orphan accounts and excessive privilegesSupport the deployment and maintenance of MFA and authentication standardsWork with cybersecurity to align with security requirements and Zero Trust principlesTool Standardization and RationalizationKeep the application portfolio up to date: which applications, for which need, used by whom,



at what costIdentify and eliminate redundant applications — one need = one toolPromote the reuse of existing tools before any recent purchaseDefine and maintain the catalogue of approved standard toolsKeep shadow IT in check: detect tools acquired outside the process and bring them back into the frameworkIT Purchasing ManagementManage the IT purchasing process end to end: software, office equipment and infrastructureValidate every purchase request against the existing inventory — reuse before buyingNegotiate with suppliers and compare options (price, terms, contractual flexibility)Standardize purchased equipment to reduce variability and simplify supportCollaborate with Finance for budget visibility, cost allocation and IT spend trackingRequired qualifications for our IT Advisor – Asset, Licensing & Access Management:Experience in IT asset management, software licence management or access management (a combination of the three is ideal); Knowledge of the licensing models of major vendors (Microsoft, Atlassian, etc.) — an asset; Knowledge of ITIL / ITSMpractices and inventory or CMDB tools — an asset; Skills we are looking for in our IT Advisor – Asset, Licensing & Access Management:Exemplary administrative rigour and attention to detail: the role relies on the reliability of the data; Business acumen: the ability to challenge a need, compare offers and negotiate; Ease in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders (IT, HR, Finance, suppliers); Ability to lead change /influence: getting several teams (HR, IT, Finance) to adopt the JML process, access reviews and the standard tool catalogue takes more than passive collaboration; Autonomy and strong organizational skills.Garaga is an equal opportunity employer and applies an employment equity program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected and included.IMPORTANT: The masculine gender is used without discrimination, for the sole purpose of making the text easier to read.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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