About the Company:
Our client is Ontario’s leading provider of customized packaging materials, products, and services established in 1992.
- Employees: 36
- Revenues: C$40M+
- Ownership: Family
- 5 yr. Growth Rate: 15%
- Reports into: CEO (Owner)
- Direct Reports: To be built/hired/developed
- Estimated Compensation: $150- $190K Base + STIP
Who you are:
You will have senior-level IT leadership experience with a proven track record of successfully developing and delivering complex technical strategies and plans to support business goals. You will be a strong communicator with exceptional relationship management skills, as well as a collaborative leader who understands how to successfully manage change and navigate multiple stakeholders through interconnected systems, projects, and solutions. You will have demonstrated an ability to work effectively with stakeholders from different business units to ensure that IT strategy, operations, and processes benefit the entire organization. Additionally, you will have a proven track record of supporting the organization through technology changes and complex projects. Finally, you will understand best-in-class technology solutions including thorough knowledge of new and emerging technologies with an emphasis on cloud technologies and architectures. Expertise with ERP adjustments and Epicor Prophet 21 is an asset.
The Impact you will have:
As the Head of Information Technology, you will be responsible for developing IT strategy and plan in support of The Gertex Group of Companies’ strategic vision. Reporting directly to the Executive Team, you will be accountable for designing and executing the plan as well as providing overall leadership and management of IT services to the rest of the organization. In doing so, it is expected the head of Information Technology will collaborate with Gertex’s various departments in the pursuit of operationalizing new technology, functionality, and efficiencies while ensuring stable systems and information available with its existing systems.
What are we looking for?
- 10+ years in a senior IT Leadership Role, preferably within the distribution.
- Experience working in mid-sized privately held /owner-managed business.
- Proven track record of building and implementing IT strategies and plans to support business goals.
- Project/Change Management Skills: Experience with managing people through improvement projects and successfully supporting the organization through technology changes including systems integration.
- Technical Skills: Thorough knowledge of distribution ERP systems. Understanding of new and emerging hardware and software technologies. Knowledge of Epicor Prophet 21 is an asset.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive IT strategy that benefits the entire company.
Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.
