Associate Vice President, Information Technology

Associate Vice President, Information Technology

2001 Sheppard Ave E suite 300, North York, ON M2J 4Z8, Canada Req #603 Friday, September 13, 2024

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way.

Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

Summary of the Role

RVA is seeking an Associate Vice President to manage a diverse IT team by overseeing, recruiting, and training employees with a goal to provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

RVA has a complex software environment with many specialized engineering tools. The AVP must stay on top of client needs and negotiate cost effective plans to provide needed software while ensuring maximum return on investments.

They must be skilled at communicating with various stakeholders and providing assistance with the preparation of business cases.

The IT budget is one of the largest overhead costs in the Company. Preparation of an annual budget, monthly reporting on progress and ability to adhere to plans is key to keeping costs under control.

The AVP is expected to work directly with Senior Management to keep them advised of budget status.

Cyber Security is an existential threat to the Company. The AVP is responsible for the protection of all RVAs systems while balancing operability of tools and costs.

The AVP must stay on top of the changing security environment, report monthly to Senior Management on the status of cyber defenses including ongoing training and prepare a NIST framework screening annually.

Information Technology is changing at a rapid pace and the AVP must be up to date on all aspects, including AI and how it will impact all parts of Operations.

The AVP will be expected to provide input to Senior Management for strategic planning and to identify new technologies and opportunities to improve systems and processes.

The AVP will prepare annual reporting for the CEO / President to report to the RVA Board of Directors. The AVP may be asked to present on specific issues at the Board level and to provide input or develop IT related Company Policies and Standard Operating Practices.

RVA has a number of in-house developed, cloud based, workflow and information management tools and continues to build on the installed base.

The AVP must have an understanding of the software development process and be able to manage complex internal projects, including, stakeholder need definition, programming oversight, training, roll-out, and ongoing support.

Duties :

• Develop and execute a broad IT strategy that aligns with RVA’s business goals and regulation requirements.
• Manage and provide strategic direction to the IT department, including software development, infrastructure management, and data security.
• Contribute to Company policies related to IT and Standard Operating Practices.
• Collaborate with Senior Management to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that will drive business growth and support effectively multi site operations.
• Ensure all IT systems, processes, tools and data security are connected and optimized to support RVA’s needs.
• Manage IT staff recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and maximized technology investments.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in technology and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Negotiate with service and equipment providers to obtain favourable cost and other benefits, related to software and licences

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 20+ years of experience in a leadership role overseeing IT function and directing a diverse IT team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Expertise in identifying, evaluating, and reducing IT risks, including cybersecurity threats.
• A thorough understanding of cybersecurity, software development, network administration, and IT infrastructure.
• Familiarity with specialized Engineering software would be considered an asset.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and advancements in technology.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities.

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible : the numbers work out.

Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (, employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (, sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations :

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status.

If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

2001 Sheppard Ave E suite 300, North York, ON M2J 4Z8, Canada

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