Manager, IT - Systems & Operations

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. Behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do – whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth – where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About The Role

We are seeking a System Administration Infrastructure Manager to join our Ancaster or Brantford location. This role is responsible for the administration, reliability, security, and high availability of Aspire Bakeries’ enterprise infrastructure across both on‑premises and Microsoft Azure cloud environments. You will oversee hybrid workloads, manage physical and virtualized systems, lead data center operations, and guide a distributed team toward delivering secure, efficient, and scalable services across the enterprise.

Shift & Schedule

Compensation

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

Leadership & Team Development

Infrastructure Reliability & Operations

Cloud & Systems Architecture

Performance, Monitoring & Improvement

Security, Compliance & Risk Reduction

Other Duties

Technical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

Expert knowledge of :

Industry certifications preferred, such as :

Personal Attributes

Working Conditions

Aspire Bakeries is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fair and equitable employment practices. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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