Chief Technology Officer

CANARIE Inc. (www.canarie.ca) is Canada’s Advanced Research and Innovation Network. Established in 1993, CANARIE manages an ultra high-speed network, hundreds of times faster than the internet, which facilitates leading-edge research and big science across Canada and around the world. More than 39,000 researchers at nearly 200 Canadian universities and colleges use the CANARIE Network, as well as researchers at institutes, hospitals, and government laboratories throughout the country.

The CANARIE Network enables researchers to share and analyze massive amounts of data, which can lead to ground-breaking scientific discoveries. CANARIE’s network, programs, and strategic partnerships with 12 regional networks in Canada, and 100 international networks in more than 80 countries, stimulate research that delivers economic, social, and cultural benefits to Canadians. CANARIE is a non-profit corporation funded principally by the Government of Canada.

Position Scope

The CTO reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer and leads a team accountable for the planning, design, operation, administration, and maintenance of CANARIE’s advanced network infrastructure. As a technical authority, they play a key role in liaising with national and international stakeholders (e.g. research, education, industry, government) to chart and deliver the promises of advancements in cyberinfrastructure.

Location

CANARIE is located at 45 O’Connor Street, Suite 500, Ottawa, Ontario.

Duties and responsibilities, as both a direct contributor and through leading a team :

Represent CANARIE and Canada to provide technical insight and contribution through liaison with variety of national and international stakeholders including :

• senior national and international Research & Education (R&E) community members
• regional Optical Regional Advanced Network (ORAN) partners
• Industry Canada and other government representatives (federal, provincial, and municipal)

Lead technology strategy and roadmap development and contribute to strategic planning

Plan network and service growth

Monitor and maintain network service levels

Support technical and promotional program delivery

Support and develop your direct and extended teams

Experience and Educational Requirements

Travel A moderate degree of domestic and international travel will be required.

Remuneration and Benefits

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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