IT & Software

Director, Information Technology

Long View Systems

Calgary · Alberta · Canada

Do you want to shape the future of IT and drive technology innovation at Long View?

We are looking for a strategic and results-focused

Director, Information Technology

for our

Head office

based out of

Calgary ! In this role, you will lead and evolve our corporate IT environment, partnering closely with executive and branch leadership to align technology strategy with business goals, drive innovation, and deliver secure, scalable, and reliable IT services that support our continued growth. You will bring a forward-thinking approach to technology, a strong focus on security and governance, and a passion for creating exceptional, user‑centric experiences that reflect our

#MostLoved

philosophy.

A Day in the Life:

Provide strategic leadership and direction for Long View’s corporate IT function (systems, platforms, and governance)

Collaborate with leaders across Long View to align IT strategy, priorities, and investments with business objectives

Act as a senior advocate for corporate IT initiatives with the executive team and Long View’s SVP, Global Services

Translate business strategy into a clear, actionable corporate IT roadmap and outcomes-based portfolio

Lead and manage corporate IT financial planning and governance (budget, forecasting, optimization, and investment prioritization)

Establish performance expectations, success metrics, and accountability across corporate IT teams

Lead and develop high‑performing leaders and team members through coaching, mentoring, and Career Life Planning (CLP)

Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for corporate IT operations, including infrastructure and our #MostLoved end‑user services

Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of corporate IT services through appropriate operating rhythms and service management maturity

Partner with operational leaders to address gaps where technology capabilities and business needs do not align

Partner with executive leadership and the Office of the CISO to align corporate security priorities, risks, and investment decisions

Provide executive oversight of security initiatives as they relate to corporate IT (identity, endpoint, cloud, data protection, resilience)

Support compliance with Long View’s security program, including ISO, SOC, and PCI requirements; ensure audit readiness within corporate IT scope

Coordinate corporate IT initiatives to ensure alignment with executive requirements and enterprise architecture standards

Facilitate collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) and technical architects to design and deliver new solutions and services

Enable cross‑department technology alignment including collaboration with SOC, NOC, OneCloud, and On‑Demand Infrastructure (ODI)

Lead governance practices that align corporate IT initiatives with organizational, branch, and practice priorities

What You Bring:

15+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology roles, including senior leadership accountability

10+ years leading diverse, distributed teams with a track record of building leadership capability

Demonstrated success translating business strategy into IT roadmaps, operating models, and measurable outcomes

Strong understanding of enterprise IT including infrastructure, cloud, security, identity, and data management

Proven experience owning budgets, forecasting, cost optimization, and investment prioritization

Exceptional communication skills—able to influence executives and align stakeholders through clear narratives and data

Comfort operating in complex environments; ability to make decisions with incomplete information and manage risk

Ability to translate technical issues into business impacts, options, and recommendations

Strong relationship‑building skills; seen as a trusted leader and positive agent of change

Willingness and ability to coach, mentor, and develop others

What Makes You Extra Awesome:

Ability to communicate value to the business leadership team

A confident, credible, and collaborative leader who sets clear direction and earns followership

Passionate about delivering an exceptional end‑user/employee experienceCustomer‑oriented, outcomes‑focused, and pragmatic

High energy, proactive, and continuous‑improvement minded

Possesses strong interpersonal skills and executive presence

Curious and informed about emerging technology trends and their business impact

Committed to Long View’s core values: Integrity, Competence, Value and Fun

Why Work at Long View?

Great people and culture

Interesting work – Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies

Flexible environment – A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness

Fun is one of our core values

$140,715 - $184,690 a year

Expected Salary Range is $140,715 - $184,690 plus variable earnings.

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