IT Lead - Calgary, Canada - Vista Projects Limited

Vista Projects Limited

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

What Vista Does:

Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients
navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations.

Our proven project execution process is based on a "single source of truth" model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.

Why We Do It:

We believe the world needs industrial projects and that intelligent engineering data can increase the likelihood of innovative solutions getting to market.

Over the years, our multi-discipline teams have conceptualized and designed some of the most challenging and successful industrial processing projects in the North American energy sector.

Vista has established itself as a trusted industrial engineering partner for all types of projects, from conceptual studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions.

Where We Work:

Key Responsibilities:

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Strategic IT Planning: Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive IT strategies that align with the company's goals, facilitating technological growth and innovation.
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Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and expand a cohesive IT team, promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure team alignment with the company's vision and objectives.
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Project Management: Direct the planning, execution, and completion of IT projects, adhering to timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards. Employ agile methodologies to optimize project outcomes.
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Security and Compliance: Implement robust security protocols and compliance measures to protect company data and systems against threats. Conduct regular security assessments and update policies as needed.
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Vendor and Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver value and efficiency. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their IT needs and provide strategic solutions.
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Innovation and Research: Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and innovations, evaluating their applicability to company goals. Champion the adoption of technologies that drive competitive advantage.
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Budget Management: Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources and cost-effective investment in technology solutions.

Qualifications:

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Educational Background: Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
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Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within an IT environment, demonstrating a track record of strategic planning, team development, and project management.
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Certifications: Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are advantageous.
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Technical Proficiency: Expertise in managing modern IT ecosystems, including hybrid cloud environments, cybersecurity frameworks, network architecture, and enterprise software solutions.
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Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional ability to identify challenges, analyze complex information, and develop effective solutions.
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong capability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences, fostering understanding and support across the organization.
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Leadership and Vision: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving strategic objectives and embracing technological changes.
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Adaptability and Forward-Thinking: Agile in adapting to new technologies and business needs, with a forward-thinking approach to IT strategy and innovation.

Why People Like Working with Us:

Working with Vista is a chance to contribute to the type of challenging municipal and industrial projects that the world requires.

If that doesn't excite you, this role likely won't be a fit.

Challenging projects require focus, and we enable our people to do their best work with modernized project systems that are based on our leading use of intelligent data-centric execution architecture.

Our staff and clients like that it gives them real-time access to validated data shared across all project departments.

This fosters project design and business decisions based on a single, authoritative source of truth and provides
increased transparency and
collaboration with team members and clients, leading to improved engineering quality and a product we can all take pride in.

What We Offer:

An opportunity with Vista is not just a job; it is a chance to tackle challenging projects with colleagues who are among the most recognized and accomplished in their disciplines.

Vista offers all employees: