Director, IT and Data Governance, Intact Public Entities

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

At Intact Public Entities, we’re ensuring our municipal and community service organizations are protected by providing them with a comprehensive and unique insurance program. We help contribute to their success and that’s something we’re proud of.

Working here means predicting and protecting against standard and complex risks and delivering unsurpassed value-added services. We can’t do it without you. You’ll get to be a part of a trusted name in insurance with an entrepreneurial culture that’s here to amplify your expertise.

Reporting to the President of Intact Public Entities and serving on the leadership team, you will work closely with our parent company (Intact Financial Corporation) and direct all IT functions at Intact Public Entities to achieve organizational excellence. This is a unique role with exposure to various disciplines and leaders at the parent company on behalf of a subsidiary.  Your deep technical knowledge must be paired with exceptional presentation and organizational skills.

What you'll do here:

• Responsible for the leadership and oversight of the core business applications.
• Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide strategy for all applications ensuring that relevant systems are optimized and achieve organizational requirements.
• Direct the information and data integrity of the organization and for all information technology functions.
• Provide consultation to enterprise-wide senior management, department heads and staff on system changes and developments.
• Lead the information security and risk functions, including cybersecurity threats and solutions.
• Provide direction and leadership for architecture, data architecture, data management activities and data governance for the organization.
• Oversee the implementation and alignment of new software packages, updates to existing packages, and determines effects on existing hardware/software. Plan implementation strategy and timelines and coordinate related activities affecting the implementation.
• Participate in the development of the annual operating and capital IT budgets for IT purchasing, staffing and technology operations.
• Oversee strategic and long-term functioning of department activities and bring organization-wide strategic issues, recommendations and solutions to the table.
• Contribute to a great work environment by providing exemplary leadership and by mentoring our emerging leaders and managers.
• Manage a large portfolio of projects in a variety of technologies.
• Hire outstanding talent that can work in high-performing teams.
• Communicate effectively across the organization.
• Ensures alignment of IT strategy with business strategy by working closely with the enterprise’s business planning leaders.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with peers and other key stakeholders that can help smoothen execution.
• Lead analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the organization.
• Model the organizational Values to customers, clients, staff and other stakeholders.

What you bring to the table:

• Post-secondary degree or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• At least 15 years of experience in IT with a minimum of 10 years of experience leading and managing teams.
• Demonstrated project management abilities and leading teams through transformative change.
• Property & Casualty Insurance experience considered an asset.
• Strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making, problem solving, and attention to detail.
• Proven success in budget management of large projects/portfolios and people/team resources.
• Can balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of individual decisions.
• Can rapidly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.
• Effective at driving short-term actions that are consistent with long-term goals.
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
• Ability to communicate advanced technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work and manage in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.