Reporting to the CFO, the IT Manager oversees and provides the strategic and operational leadership for the information technology function, including IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP and enterprise business systems, corporate reporting, data, and emerging technologies.

The IT Manager leads the IT, ERP, and Corporate Reporting functions, ensuring reliable and secure systems, controlled access to accurate business information, and the identification and implementation of technology solutions to improve organizational productivity and performance. The role is a key contributor to corporate strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

Manage IT infrastructure, encompassing network systems, servers, cloud services, end‑user devices, and corporate technology platforms.

Proactively ensure systems are secure, reliable, adequately supported, monitored, and capable of meeting operational needs.

Manage technology lifecycle planning, identify technical debt and infrastructure improvements.

Oversee integrations, upgrades, system changes, and major application projects.

Promote standardized business processes, sound system governance, and effective adoption of enterprise tools.

Lead technology planning and governance for future ERP replacement in partnership with the ERP Manager and business owners.

Corporate Reporting & Data

Lead the corporate reporting, data, and business intelligence functions to provide accurate, timely, and consistent information.

Establish reporting priorities, ownership, development practices, data quality standards, and accountability.

Develop a scalable reporting and data integration approach compatible with future enterprise systems.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Establish and maintain cybersecurity, privacy, identity/access, and information security policies and controls.

Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate material technology and cyber risks.

Ensure applicable security, privacy, regulatory, and contractual requirements are addressed.

AI & Emerging Technology

Evaluate enterprise AI, automation, and emerging technologies against business value, readiness, and risk.

Establish responsible-use standards, governance, access controls, and data protections for corporate AI.

Work with business leaders to prioritize useful AI and automation opportunities and support their adoption.

IT Projects,



Vendors & Financial Management

Lead or oversee significant IT initiatives with defined scope, resources, budget, milestones, and success measures.

Manage IT operating and capital budgets, investment proposals, and technology expenditure.

Coordinate change management, user training, and implementation support.

Management & Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve business processes, information reliability, system discipline, and productivity.

Promote continuous improvement, team accountability, safe work practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Lead and develop the IT, ERP, and Corporate Reporting teams; ensure transparent ownership, performance expectations, and professional development. Monitor departmental performance, drive strategic alignment, and manage employee development, including training, goal setting, performance management, accountability, and succession development.

Establish IT policies, governance, priorities, service levels, budgets, and performance measures.

Monitor and report on IT performance, technology risks, and progress on strategic initiatives.

Senior Management Team (SMT)

As an active member of the SMT, you will collaborate with the team to review, understand, and revise our business processes, fostering a sense of unity and shared responsibility to enhance corporate performance.

In collaboration with the Executive Team, develop short-term initiatives critical to enhancing our systems, reducing waste, and ensuring consistent and accurate execution.

In collaboration with the Executive Team, execute on the established long-term strategic initiatives that support the strategic objectives.

Lead and work directly with the Leadership Team (LT) and each department, monitoring performance and correcting day-to-day issues impacting our ability to meet customer needs, including quality and delivery KPIs.

Meet with the LT monthly to discuss, at minimum,



the past month's corporate performance regarding revenue, margin, on-time delivery, and non-conformance rates. Be a leader, taking responsibility for organizational situations that impact our ability to meet customer needs and/or regulatory requirements. The IT Manager will be expected to assess the environment, recommend solutions, and build the detailed implementation roadmap with the Executive Team. Support the implementation of a material barcoding system.

Prepare a three-to-five-year IT roadmap: assess current systems and infrastructure; recommend investment priorities, dependencies, costs, resources, and implementation sequencing.

Stabilize Corporate Reporting: review structure, resources, ownership, reporting quality, backlog, and priorities; Lead an enterprise AI readiness assessment: review data governance, permissions, security architecture, licensing, and technical prerequisites; recommend remediation and phased deployment.

Formalize cybersecurity and resilience: document and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans; establish recovery objectives, owners, and priority controls.

Post‑secondary education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- 10+ years of progressive IT experience and 2+ years of personnel leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and IT risk management.
- Experience managing major technology projects, implementations, vendors, and organizational change.
- Knowledge of corporate reporting, data management, SQL databases, business intelligence, and ERP environments.
- Experience in manufacturing or a similarly complex operational environment is an asset.
- Knowledge of safe work practices, quality assurance, and continuous improvement principles.

This position is based out of our Edmonton office with occasional travel to our Nisku office, as required.

Office environment involving regular computer use and extended sitting.

Periodic presence in manufacturing facilities; appropriate personal protective equipment required.

Occasional availability outside regular working hours for critical incidents or implementations.

Our values can be found in the About Us section of our website.

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