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About Us

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.

Opportunity :

The Director of Information Technology will play a key role in supporting Open Farm’s growth by shaping and driving its IT strategy. This position focuses on designing scalable IT models, aligning technology solutions with organizational priorities, and collaborating with senior leadership to implement cost-effective, future-ready systems. A strategic visionary, the role encompasses oversight of business applications, information management, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity, ensuring they support both current needs and long-term goals.

In this role you will :

• Plan the information technology future for the organization, as well as for the implementation and maintenance of systems and technologies.
• Serve as an internal change agent to drive business process enhancements and innovation to enable Open Farm to work faster, smarter, and leaner.
• Ensure information technology infrastructure provides the most accurate and current information to the company to assist with decision-making, resource deployment, and establishment of business priorities.
• Lead the successful implementation and deployment of business applications, including ERP and CRM applications.
• Collaborate with the appropriate departments to develop and maintain a technology plan that supports organizational needs.
• Assist departments in understanding and establishing formal architectural plans and future state roadmaps to support their data / information needs.
• Assess and communicate costs, risks, and benefits associated with technology-related investments and purchases.
• Manage professional services and technology relationships with third-party vendors.
• Develop and maintain a robust disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Manage computer security framework to ensure organization compliance regarding privacy and security controls.
• Review hardware, software, and services acquisition and maintenance contracts to ensure high performance and low cost.
• Ensure the ongoing development of the IT Department as a whole and the evolution of IT within the organization.
• Conduct research to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable regarding industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and system alterations.
• Make IT “friendly and easy” to work with as it delivers services to internal customers.
• Financial oversight of technology within the organization, including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting for the IT function.
• All other duties as assigned.

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Hybrid Work

At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time, we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note : our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.

Our Values

We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Dream Big | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are ONE Team

Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact [email protected]. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applicants requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr