Information Systems and Technology Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

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Ottawa, Canada

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Description

Position:

Information Systems and Technology Manager

Reports to:

Director, Information Systems and Web Services

Profile Date:

July 2023

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society.

We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of people living in Canada.

An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Métis and Inuit people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge.

We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance.

Reporting to the Director, Information Systems and Web Services, or designate, the Information Systems and Technology Manager (ISTM) ensures the availability of the technology requirements, resources and processes that are required to support CCSA.

The ISTM is responsible for technology architecture, planning, budgeting, acquisition of hardware and software, hosting and managed service solutions.

The ISTM also delivers information technology services such as helpdesk, computer repair, infrastructure management, software licensing, website hosting, security, internet connectivity and system operations.

Responsibilities

Consistently offers professional, friendly and engaging services to all users
Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization, which includes the development of briefing notes, executive summaries and business cases
Recommends and implements IT roadmaps and ensures adherence to the reference architecture by managing all aspects of the technology support systems
Develops, documents and implements policies, procedures and quality standards related to IT service management and security principles (e.g., root cause identification, troubleshooting, business continuity, disaster recovery) and recommends process improvements
Maintains corporate IT and security standards, software and hardware licensing for the organization, training, ongoing audits and departmental reporting
Supports, maintains and designs the CCSA technology ecosystem to ensure interoperability, maximum usability and minimum downtime, including file and print access, firewall, security, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), remote access capabilities and automation systems
Stays informed on technology industry trends and best practices and conducts feasibility assessments for costeffective solutions that meet business needs
Maintains and configures technology security to ensure the safety of CCSA's data, privacy and storage and the continuity of infrastructure services
Assists with the preparation and tracking of the technology budget to ensure that rationalization, modernization and migration initiatives are considered for current and future budgetplanning cycles
Manages thirdparty technology providers and consultants where specialized skills are required for technology projects or maintaining daily operations
Manages daytoday operations of CCSA's IT infrastructure including afterhours support
Leads, develops, inspires and mentors others by managing and engaging a team with diverse expertise to innovate and achieve strategic objectives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or diploma in computer science, management information systems, information technology, engineering or a related discipline
Seven to 10 years of experience in system administration, user support, networking, virtualization, firewall, backup, storage and server technology
Experience with developing IT roadmaps and reference architecture aligning business goals
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write technical and nontechnical documentation, standard operating procedures, briefing notes and business cases
Working knowledge of firewalls, IDS, IPS, VPN, VoIP, Dell, Cisco and Juniper technologies
Experience administering workflow management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Planner) and infrastructure monitoring and ticketing systems
Administrative experience using and supporting Microsoft 365 platform and Azure; AWS; Virtual Desktops in Windows OS; database, storage and server; and SharePoint solutions and desktop products
Experience in providing technical guidance to users who have varying degrees of computer knowledge
Strong communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical teams
Knowledge of enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management systems
Experience managing security platforms and frameworks to protect organizational assets
Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Micros