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Director of Fund Development
The Alex, Calgary, Alberta
Who We AreThe Alex is a non-profit health and social services organization that has provided integrated and accessible supports and thoughtful, comprehensive care to Calgarians for almost 50 years. With a full complement of health, housing, and community programs, the Alex is a hub of supports and outreach services for people who are experiencing poverty, trauma, social isolation, or health challenges including addiction. What You Will DoReporting to the CFO, the Director, Fund Development will create and implement a robust fund development strategy to develop and foster meaningful relationships with employees, donors, government funders and the community. This position is instrumental in charting the organization’s course in philanthropy and securing charitable contributions to support The Alex’s mission and vision.Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team to develop short- and long-range fund development plans and programs that support the organization’s values, mission, and general objectives.Evaluate, adjust, and develop fundraising strategy, plans and engagement activities to meet financial needs and increase stakeholder support.Designs and implement best/next practice impactful, cost-effective fund development and major gift programs, ensuring solid return on investment.Manage and research donor prospect lists, prepare materials and provide support to staff, board members, and volunteers for solicitations.Ensures there is a communications strategy and work plan to support fundraising and engagement strategies and activities. Provide general oversight of fund development activities and manage the day-to-day operations of The Alex’s development function.Develop and implement project management systems that accurately monitor and prioritize prospect potential & activity, return on investment of events and rate of return on team activity. Provide regular reports to track funds raised, potential prospects, and future activities.Oversee process of communicating reporting requirements to Research and Operations teams to ensure funders receive appropriate data on program/project achievements and statistics in alignment with funding agreements.Create opportunities, both proactively and responsively, to engage in dialogue with community stakeholders to allow The Alex to listen, learn and share information in alignment with organizational goals.Supports attainment of the organization’s fund development goals through the selection, development, motivation, and evaluation of human resources, both professional and volunteer.Works with the CEO and leadership volunteers to enable the board and its members to fulfill their fund development roles. Facilitates the optimum interaction between management and volunteers.Keep informed of changing landscape of government, business and community support for non-profit social service and health initiatives, adjusting strategy and activity to maximize opportunities.Maintain ongoing knowledge of best and emerging practices in philanthropy and fund development as well as the general fields of management and the not-for-profit sector.Practice ethical fundraising, aligned with the mission and values of The AlexWhat You BringMinimum of 5 years (non-profit) leadership experience, demonstrating increasing responsibility to a senior level with significant fund development and community engagement accountabilities with additional 10 years non-profit or fund-raising experience. Social services and/or health-related sector experience is an asset.Degree in communications, business, sales, social sciences, non-profit leadership or related field.  A combination of experience and education will be considered.Certified Fund Raising Executive Preferred. Experiencing achieving fund raising targets of 10 million+ Strong not-for-profit fund development knowledge including: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules and guidelines regarding fundraising in Canada and specifically Alberta;AFP Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the Imagine Canada’s Code of Ethical Conduct;Donor management software (CRM), digital fundraising and peer to peer platform experienceCertification in Project Management an asset The position is based out of our Franklin Station main Community Health Centre location. Occasional travel within the city will be required. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required for special projects, events, and deadlines in service to the organization’s mission.This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  For further information about The Alex and its programs, we encourage you to visit our website at www.thealex.ca  
Director, Project
Aecon Group Inc., Edmonton, AB
Build Your Career at Aecon Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future. We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization! Position Overview Aecon is a leader and partner of choice in construction and infrastructure development providing integrated turnkey services to private and public-sector clients since 1877. With the ability to self-perform across our diverse business offering and a strategic fabrication network, Aecon Water proactively and profitably manages complex Water & Wastewater projects across both Canada and the United States. Aecon Water is in the business of managing, procuring, constructing, and commissioning water and wastewater treatment facilities with a focus on alternative project delivery. Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future. We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization! Reporting to the Regional Vice President, the Project Director will be responsible for managing large and complex Water & Wastewater projects, including design build, P3 and joint ventures, and all aspects of project performance. Key Responsibilities Project Development Assist in securing new work through participation in bidding and proposal teams Project Management - Responsible for delivery against all budget, schedule & quality targets Construction Operations Safety. Establish safety, team, systems and procedures and ensure a safe work environment for everyone involved in the project. Schedule. Develop, monitor and make decisions to ensure project is delivered on schedule. Quality, ensuring key metrics and KPIs are established and targets are consistently achieved. Responsible for all aspects of project close out Commercial Management Ensure teams understand and protect Aecon / JV interests under the Prime Contract Ensure teams have a process to efficiently and effectively process change orders Financial / cash flow management Identifies risks and implements mitigation and contingency plans Results. Ensure everyone on the project has a commercial mindset to deliver the project at or exceeding initial margin levels. Stakeholder Management Create and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders The client, architects, engineering firms, etc. Joint venture partners Government, the public, special interest groups People Management Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful Hire, supervise, coach and mentor project personnel Ensure project has capacity and expert capability in all engineering, procurement and construction activities Expertise in required functional areas: Design management, Project Controls, Procurement, Contract Management, Quality, Commercial Management) Communicates with Aecon Sr. Management to ensure adequate resources are provided Ensure the project has required staffing and succession plans Communication Builds engagement through ongoing communicates to all staff and stakeholders Provide all required project reporting / forecasting Executive Responsibility Aecon ambassador to employees, the client, partners the public and Aecon executive leadership. Required Knowledge and Experience Bachelors Degree in engineering or equivalent experience is an asset A minimum of 20 years of construction leadership experience on complex major Water/Wastewater projects, with a proven track record of delivering commercial success. Experience executing Water/Wastewater projects with Alternative Project Delivery models (P3, DB, PDB, CMAR, etc.) In depth experience in working with complex contractual agreements and project financing The proven ability to successfully manage large and complex construction projects through the full project lifecycle Experience working on projects with international joint venture partners Thorough knowledge of change management principles including identifying significant variations, claims identification, narration, quantification and evaluation Proven track record with claims management and dispute resolution on major projects Experience with risk identification and management Experience in liaising with client, subcontractor and consultant representatives The proven ability to effectively recruit and build teams and manage senior project staff Sound understanding of contractual, commercial and financial functions on major projects Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Necessary Competencies Collaboration High degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness Able to work with and communicate to executives from JV partners, owner/clients, governments, etc Stakeholder Management Communication in all forms, articulating the project vision in a meaningful and compelling way to all stakeholders. Able to engage with and seek input and involvement from all stakeholders within the projects ecosystem. Adaptive Thinking Change Leadership. Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo, in the interest of the success of the project Critical thinking capability by applying sound analysis and logical reasoning to evaluate ideas, decisions and outcomes. Able to properly evaluate the quality of evidence and reasoning, then draw appropriate conclusions. Ability to take a broad perspective and to think laterally; analyzing risks, which incorporates being proactive, assessing the potential cost of a risk and solving any problems associated with it; negotiating; communicating; and team working. Strategic Orientation Strategic mindset to envision and shape the future while always keeping in mind the basic project needs Commercial acumen. A strong sense of urgency to quickly assess and understand the key business drivers that influence or impact the project and the broader organization Breadth of market knowledge. Deep understanding of all aspects of mega project work within this sector. Successfully builds high performing teams Motivates and build trust Delegates Balanced decision making allowing for discussion and collaboration but driving to decisions, driving accountability and ensuring there are lessons learned from poor decisions Creates an open and diverse work environment Character based Leadership Integrity, Humility, Transparency, Courage, Drive, Energy, Passion Ambassador for the company internally and externally Lives the Aecon leadership Expectations of a Project Director Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please click here.
Director, Construction Administration - Bridges, Highways & Roads Ontario
WSP Canada, Toronto, ON
WSP is currently seeking a Director, Construction Administration - Bridges Highways & Roads Ontario for our Transportation business line. This position provides leadership and strategic direction for the Construction Administration division across Ontario. Reporting to the Vice President Bridges Highways & Roads, the Director is responsible for approximately 73 technical staff and revenues of $10.5 million CAD.The role is primarily responsible for people leadership, financial performance, project delivery, organic growth, client services, safety, and staff performance management for the Construction Administration division across Ontario. This role ensures the coordination of efforts across offices and other business lines, developing plans, programs, and organizational objectives to enhance margins, workforce utilization, and cash generation, enabling the growth of the business and ensuring client satisfaction. All activities are undertaken in support of the WSP Canada strategic plan. Why choose WSP? We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer. Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things. A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey. We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAre WSP What you can expect do here: Accountability and responsibility for the overall performance of the Construction Administration division in Ontario, including meeting established revenue and profitability targets. Provides effective leadership by inspiring and engaging all managers, project managers, and professional/specialist individual contributor employees towards achieving the short-term and long-term objectives of the business line, as reflected in the WSP Canada strategic plan, business line's strategic plan, and the division's operating plan and targets Manages the implementation of the operating plan and its objectives for the Construction Administration division in Ontario, with primary efforts focused on project delivery excellence, financial performance, and adherence to the business line's strategic plan and organic growth; Works and collaborates with Managers as part of the Discipline management team, to establish discipline-specific strategies, budgets, goals, and objectives consistent with, and supportive of, broader Business Line and Corporate strategies. Senior responsibility for managing and developing employees in accordance with WSP core values, the performance management program and the job architecture and job family structure, including supporting the identification and retention of, and investment in, top talent; Provides leadership to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and client satisfaction. Upholds the company's core values and maintain Health and Safety at the highest level. Senior responsibility for optimizing the performance of the Construction Administration division in Ontario, including, project margin, staff utilization, DSO, and general administration costs; Defines contracting strategies, commercial terms, and measures to manage and mitigate risk during key pursuit processes including interacting directly with customers during negotiations; With support from the corporate legal team, provides guidance and direction to managers to ensure operational and project delivery excellence; Conducts regular project reviews to ensure budget, schedule, risk, and cost to complete estimates are in order; Guides and directs project management employees on measures to mitigate project performance issues and risks, ensuring successful delivery on the contractual commitments and financial targets for the project portfolio to meet client expectations and achieve or exceed profitability targets for the business line; Collaborates closely with the finance, quality, legal/risk, and project delivery shared services to advance project management tools such as project status reports, ensuring the design meets business line requirements and proper deployment and utilization within the business line; Promotes collaboration within the business line and across offices to ensure effective resource sharing, workload/resource balancing and to bring the best the business line has to bear to meet the needs of clients; Monitors business development investments to deliver acceptable returns on the investments, aligned with the business line strategy and its backlog and sales targets; What you'll bring to WSP: Advanced leadership and communication abilities, notably capable of inspiring, engaging, and influencing a high caliber team to drive a business to higher performance levels and seize the opportunities presented internally and in the market, to the benefit of a wide body of stakeholders (including, but not limited to: clients, employees, shareholders, partners, suppliers, and society at large); Strong civil engineering professional services business acumen, likely demonstrated through prior successful experience in a large scope civil engineering management role; 10+ years' experience working in a construction administration and project management capacity on construction administration assignments for public sector clients; Experience in construction administration for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is considered an asset; 5+ years' experience managing and mentoring a large team of technical staff; University degree in Civil Engineering; Eligible for a Professional Engineer license in Ontario; Advanced ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and executive presentations) with the internal and external clients and stakeholders, and build well-developed teams and positive relationships; Strong negotiation, communication and customer relationship skills are essential; Excellent technical, interpersonal and teamwork skills; The ability to successfully lead with little direction to meet organizational goals; Experience within an engineering consulting environment (is preferred); WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP: We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note:Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
Director, Business Development and Strategy - Transmission and Distribution
WSP Canada, Calgary, AB
WSP Canada is currently seeking a Director of Business Development and Strategy for Transmission and Distribution in Western Canada with a focus on managing Clients and Markets. WSP is a leader in the delivery of clean energy and Power sector solutions to meet the increasing demand for safe, secure, and sustainable energy for Canadians which requires a substantial expansion of the electricity transmission network. In this leadership role, you will help bring WSP's vast expertise, experience, and innovation to support our clients, utilities, and communities in the transformation to a new energy future. Reporting to the National Senior Director, Transmission and Distribution,, you will be accountable to supporting the growth of our business and strengthening our market position. You will also play a key role in creating go-to-market strategies, executing those strategies in collaboration with the market development and strategy, operations and project delivery leaders, and coordinating efforts between the proposal and business development teams. Your proven track record and experience in client relationship management, account management, and market development will be key to success in this role. WHY WSP? We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer. Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things. A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey. We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAre WSP A DAY IN THE LIFE: Conduct client and market research and develop go-to-market strategies and targeted account plans that optimize win success and use of cross-team resources to exceed regional and corporate budget targets. Oversee the development and implementation of account plans for existing and new clients. Prepare detailed reports and presentations on business development activities. Monitor and track the opportunity pipeline, including the development and implementation of plans to secure high value work for the Energy team. Mentor and support key client account managers, to maintain and strengthen relationships with key clients to drive high client satisfaction and account growth. Work closely with market leaders for growth areas. Foster strong relationships with other WSP business lines, to build and increase collaborative sales. Build strong relationships with clients and lead the effort in client presentations and meetings. Assist in the development of proposals, ensuring alignment of the proposal with client expectations. Sponsor and plan networking events, conference, and client outreach activities to communicate WSP's value proposition and portfolio of capabilities to the Power sector. Sponsor market eminence activities and thought leadership to strengthen WSP's brand in the energy sector. Work closely with the VP Power and SVP Strategy and Market Development for Energy, Resources and Industry (ERI) to ensure an integrated approach to market development planning & execution across Western Canada. Perform other duties as assigned / required. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO WSP: 10+ years of key account management, market development, and business development in the Power sector, preferably Transmission and Distribution. Strong understanding of the energy sector, including industry trends and emerging technologies related to the energy transformation and decarbonization. Proven track record of managing an opportunity forecast / funnel resulting in exceeding sales targets. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate and guide others. Experience with design and implementation of market development strategies and plans. Ability to learn and effectively communicate, understand, and express WSP's value proposition. Ability to present information to audiences in a variety of settings. Ability to negotiate and close agreements with clients. Strong financial and business acumen. English language proficiency is essential, and bilingual language capability an asset. Proficiency in CRM platforms, or other business development programs is an asset. WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP: We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note:Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
Director, Business Development and Strategy - Transmission and Distribution
WSP Canada, Vancouver, BC
WSP Canada is currently seeking a Director of Business Development and Strategy for Transmission and Distribution in Western Canada with a focus on managing Clients and Markets. WSP is a leader in the delivery of clean energy and Power sector solutions to meet the increasing demand for safe, secure, and sustainable energy for Canadians which requires a substantial expansion of the electricity transmission network. In this leadership role, you will help bring WSP's vast expertise, experience, and innovation to support our clients, utilities, and communities in the transformation to a new energy future.Reporting to the National Senior Director, Transmission and Distribution,, you will be accountable to supporting the growth of our business and strengthening our market position. You will also play a key role in creating go-to-market strategies, executing those strategies in collaboration with the market development and strategy, operations and project delivery leaders, and coordinating efforts between the proposal and business development teams. Your proven track record and experience in client relationship management, account management, and market development will be key to success in this role.WHY WSP? We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofInclusionandBelonging OurFlexible Work Policy- we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer. Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings. A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey. We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAreWSP A DAY IN THE LIFE: Conduct client and market research and develop go-to-market strategies and targeted account plans that optimize win success and use of cross-team resources to exceed regional and corporate budget targets. Oversee the development and implementation of account plans for existing and new clients. Prepare detailed reports and presentations on business development activities. Monitor and track the opportunity pipeline, including the development and implementation of plans to secure high value work for the Energy team. Mentor and support key client account managers, to maintain and strengthen relationships with key clients to drive high client satisfaction and account growth. Work closely with market leaders for growth areas. Foster strong relationships with other WSP business lines, to build and increase collaborative sales. Build strong relationships with clients and lead the effort in client presentations and meetings. Assist in the development of proposals, ensuring alignment of the proposal with client expectations. Sponsor and plan networking events, conference, and client outreach activities to communicate WSP's value proposition and portfolio of capabilities to the Power sector. Sponsor market eminence activities and thought leadership to strengthen WSP's brand in the energy sector. Work closely with the VP Power and SVP Strategy and Market Development for Energy, Resources and Industry (ERI) to ensure an integrated approach to market development planning & execution across Western Canada. Perform other duties as assigned / required.WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO WSP: 10+ years of key account management, market development, and business development in the Power sector, preferably Transmission and Distribution. Strong understanding of the energy sector, including industry trends and emerging technologies related to the energy transformation and decarbonization. Proven track record of managing an opportunity forecast / funnel resulting in exceeding sales targets. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate and guide others. Experience with design and implementation of market development strategies and plans. Ability to learn and effectively communicate, understand, and express WSP's value proposition. Ability to present information to audiences in a variety of settings. Ability to negotiate and close agreements with clients. Strong financial and business acumen. English language proficiency is essential, and bilingual language capability an asset. Proficiency in CRM platforms, or other business development programs is an asset.CompensationExpected Salary (all locations): $ 143,100 - $ 243,200.WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location. WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP: We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note:Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
Design Safety lead
Teck Resources, Vancouver, BC
Closing Date: May 13, 2024 Reporting functionally to the Director of Engineering, operationally to Project Directors and closely cooperating with the PDG OH&S team, the Design Safety Lead will be responsible for assuming a leadership role in developing and implementing processes to reduce hazard exposure to people and the environment. The individual in this role will lead all aspects of the review of project design and process features within the design-phase of projects to strive to eliminate occupational health and safety hazards through all phases of the project lifecycle across the PDG portfolio of projects. The successful candidate must possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate, nurture and maintain positive work relationships. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to make a positive impact at one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team! Responsibilities Be a courageous safety leader, adhering to and sponsoring safety and environmental requirements, procedures and standard processes Lead the project team in identifying and implementing initiatives which identify and eliminate or minimize the introduction of hazards to people and the environment during project design and execution, applying the hierarchy of control to remove or reduce the hazard through inherently safer solutions Facilitate design review activities including HAZIDs, Plant Layout and Area Classification, Safety Integrity Level Assessments, Hazard Exposure in Design Assessments and HAZOPs as may be required by project scope Apply human factors principles throughout the design process to reduce the potential for operator error or omission and to build error-tolerant processes Co-author and champion the implementation of the PDG Safety in Design Overview and be a key resource for project teams in sharing standard processes across the portfolio Provide oversight and assurance across engineering service providers' deliverables and activities including execution plans, risk registers, quality management systems and technical reports Ensure that design safety processes are effectively supported by project and contractor teams Initiate reviews and assessments on project performance related to safety in design implementation, define appropriate performance measures and identify any vital corrective actions Participate in the management and sponsorship of relationships with technical services providers, specialist contractors and consultants, coordinating safety in design principles between multiple consultants Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field or equivalent and registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia Minimum 10 years successful experience in process safety or design safety roles on major infrastructure, mining and/or process plant projects Demonstrated solid understanding of Engineering Standards and Practices related to the mining industry and process safety management systems Experience and knowledge in hazard identification and mitigation on the technical scope of engineering design and operation Experience with the range of applicable process hazard analysis and risk analysis and assessment methodologies Previous project design and site engineering experience Project experience as an owner at a major mining company is preferred or, as a minimum, experience as owner's team representative or EPCM contractor for the resource industry. Training and experience in project management systems and an understanding of multiple phases of project execution. Able to coordinate work efforts of technical team, including multiple consultants Experience crafting and leading technical presentations and validated capabilities in writing reports Build Teck's reputation related to social responsibility, sustainability of resources, environment, and a culture passionate about the health and safety of employees and the communities within which it operates Develop dedication and commitment in others by articulating an appealing yet realistic vision of the future. Displays self-confidence. Demonstrates courage and conviction in actions and behaviour Integrity and Credibility, demonstrating honesty, sincerity, and respect for individuals by delivering on commitments to all constituents and acting in the best interest of Teck, its partners and the community Seek, listen to, and accept feedback from others to increase awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses Outstanding communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills and experience working with a broad range of people Can establish positive rapport with others and is effective in encouraging relationships through openness, integrity and cooperation Ability to argue their position in a thoughtful and pragmatic way Why Join us? At Teck, we offer more than just a job - we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure. Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to: Annual Performance Bonus Profit Share Plan Health Spending Account Personal Spending Account Extended Health Care Dental and Vision Care Employer Paid Pension Plan Life Insurance and Disability Coverage Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity. About Teck At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person's unique perspective and contribution. Qualified applicants interested in joining dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, as well as investments in energy assets. Teck has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the six consecutive years. Teck has also been named to the Forbes list of the World's Best Employers for the past two years and is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources Job Segment: Coal Mining, Sustainability, Engineer, Safety, Mining, Energy, Engineering, Service Apply now »
Director of Architecture
PwC, Toronto, ON
A career in Products and Technology is an opportunity to bring PwC's strategy to life by driving products and technology into everything we deliver. Our clients expect us to bring the right people and the right technology to solve their biggest problems; Products and Technology is here to help PwC meet that challenge and accelerate the growth of our business. We have skilled technologists, data scientists, product managers and business strategists who are using technology to accelerate change. Our team is responsible for the entire vision of a technical system to solve a specific purpose. We are comprised of individuals with a focus in Business, Information, Application / Solution and Infrastructure Architecture. Meaningful work you'll be part of As a Director of Architecture , you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Oversee all Enterprise and Solution Architecture activities • Ensure that the firm's business and technology strategies are aligned Govern the definition, implementation, compliance, and execution of the Enterprise Architecture processes • Ensure current and future needs of building digital products in PwC will be met in an efficient, sustainable, and adaptable manner • Develop, communicate and deploy Enterprise Architecture Governance processes • Develop and maintain the Enterprise Architecture roadmap for the enterprise and g ain organizational commitment for enterprise level architecture and infrastructure initiatives • S trategize and design technology solutions that are helping our clients solve their complex business issues • Develop architectural and design principles to improve performance, capacity , and scalability of products • Performing deep dive technical assessments, architecture reviews, and feasibility analyses of large-scale applications and software • Actively support the implementation, and execution of the processes for the definition, maintenance, and compliance management of the enterprise architecture • Manage a team of enterprise and solutions architects and be r esponsible for coaching and mentoring and technical guidance on best practices in product engineering Experiences and skills you'll use to solve • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering • Azure/Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services certifications (Solutions Architect or Developer) preferred • TOGAF certification preferred • Extensive hands-on experience working in large scale software solution implementations • Expert knowledge and experience in enterprise software architecture • Enterprise technology strategy and solutioning expertise to determine technical paths in defining and designing digital products, considering all areas like integration, extensibility, scalability, performance, security • Cloud-ready architectures utilizing infrastructure and platform cloud services for AWS, GCP, or Azure • Gen AI-related experience • Service-oriented, event-driven microservices architectures • Big Data / Analytics / AI tools • DevOps such as CD/CI, virtualization, automation, continuous integration • Web/Mobile architecture stacks • Persistence such as RDBMS/NoSQL data stores and appropriate use cases • Rapid-prototyping workflows and development tools • Containerization, and experience in using Docker and/or Kubernetes • Able to effectively lead large technical teams and oversee large implementations in an Agile environment • Ability to translate between business and technical stakeholders as required to meet strategic objectives • A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives Why you'll love PwC We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc . Your Application to PwC We embrace new technology to deliver securely and differently for our candidates. To protect your personal information, apply at http://pwc.com/ca/careers and visit http://pwc.com/ca/applytopwc to learn more about what your recruitment experience could look like. The most connected firm through activity based working PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people . We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it's done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work, whether it's in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time. We know that hybrid work is all about At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.We're committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.
Director of Tech Ministries
Creekside Church, Waterloo, ON
Director of Tech MinistriesCreekside is a growing, energetic church whose mission is to Follow Jesus, Love God and Love People. Launched in 1989, the church offers two Sunday morning worship services at the Waterloo campus and one service at the Kitchener campus, along with our Online campus. Creekside is a team led, culturally relevant and attractional church. The Waterloo campus is situated on 34 acres in northwest Waterloo and the Kitchener campus is located in Southeast Kitchener in a leased plaza.We believe that the use of media and technology can allow us to connect with people in unique and creative ways. If you are passionate about leveraging leading edge technology to share the Gospel, love working with teams, and are comfortable developing multimedia pieces that speak to the times and culture we live in, read on. We are seeking a DIRECTOR OF TECH MINISTRIES who canbuild, train, and lead teams of people to provide exceptional multimedia,maintain alignment with Creekside?s vision and values when it comes to technical and multimedia ministries,have the personality and skills necessary to juggle all these responsibilities at the same time.You Will Be the Perfect Fit If?You are?Passionate for communicating the message of Jesus to our cultureProficient in live sound engineering, video systems, and video productionA leader that is calm, cool, and collected with a passion for leading others to reach their full potentialInnovative, creative, self-starting, able to train, motivate and lead volunteersCapable of handling several tasks at once and follow through with accurate and strong organizational skillsAble to work as part of a creative team to see a project through from concept to finished product within specified timeframes and deadlinesComfortable shooting video and able to effectively direct talent and manage shoots efficientlyCommitted to the mission and core values of Creekside ChurchQualified to be a member of Creekside ChurchQualified to work in CanadaEnjoy working in a fun and fast paced environmentYou know?Advanced live sound mixing, including an excellent knowledge of microphone and sound system design, extensive experience mixing sound for contemporary worship style i.e. Hillsong, Elevation, BethelProPresenter most recent version And Planning Center Online.Video systems, switchers and mixers for multiple camera feedsStage lighting systemsYou will be responsible to?.Lead Creekside?s Technical Teams (Sound, Lighting, Graphics, Live Video Production, etc.)Recruit, train, lead and schedule volunteers for the above teamsBe a key member of the weekend service planning teamPurchase, maintain and improve all technical equipmentOversee the video streaming production for the weekend service and other appropriate servicesManage the media inventory, libraryIf you?re convinced you?re the right person for the job, send us your resum? and convince us.Apply to: [email protected] and quote the job title ?Director of Tech?Posting Deadline: May 31, 2024 Visit https://www.creeksidechurch.ca/employment/#tech for complete job description.DetailsLocation:Waterloo, ON, CanadaEmployer:Creekside Church Website: www.creeksidechurch.caJob Type:Full Time Pay Type:Salary Pay Scale: Start Date: Duration: Application Deadline:May 31, 2024 Posted/Updated On:4/17/2024 11:09:00 AM Categories:MultimediaMinistry Director of Tech MinistriesCreekside is a growing, energetic church whose mission is to Follow Jesus, Love God and Love People. Launched in 1989, the church offers two Sunday morning worship services at the Waterloo campus and one service at the Kitchener campus, along with our Online campus. Creekside is a team led, culturally relevant and attractional church. The Waterloo campus is situated on 34 acres in northwest Waterloo and the Kitchener campus is located in Southeast Kitchener in a leased plaza.We believe that the use of media and technology can allow us to connect with people in unique and creative ways. If you are passionate about leveraging leading edge technology to share the Gospel, love working with teams, and are comfortable developing multimedia pieces that speak to the times and culture we live in, read on. We are seeking a DIRECTOR OF TECH MINISTRIES who canbuild, train, and lead teams of people to provide exceptional multimedia,maintain alignment with Creekside?s vision and values when it comes to technical and multimedia ministries,have the personality and skills necessary to juggle all these responsibilities at the same time.You Will Be the Perfect Fit If?You are?Passionate for communicating the message of Jesus to our cultureProficient in live sound engineering, video systems, and video productionA leader that is calm, cool, and collected with a passion for leading others to reach their full potentialInnovative, creative, self-starting, able to train, motivate and lead volunteersCapable of handling several tasks at once and follow through with accurate and strong organizational skillsAble to work as part of a creative team to see a project through from concept to finished product within specified timeframes and deadlinesComfortable shooting video and able to effectively direct talent and manage shoots efficientlyCommitted to the mission and core values of Creekside ChurchQualified to be a member of Creekside ChurchQualified to work in CanadaEnjoy working in a fun and fast paced environmentYou know?Advanced live sound mixing, including an excellent knowledge of microphone and sound system design, extensive experience mixing sound for contemporary worship style i.e. Hillsong, Elevation, BethelProPresenter most recent version And Planning Center Online.Video systems, switchers and mixers for multiple camera feedsStage lighting systemsYou will be responsible to?.Lead Creekside?s Technical Teams (Sound, Lighting, Graphics, Live Video Production, etc.)Recruit, train, lead and schedule volunteers for the above teamsBe a key member of the weekend service planning teamPurchase, maintain and improve all technical equipmentOversee the video streaming production for the weekend service and other appropriate servicesManage the media inventory, libraryIf you?re convinced you?re the right person for the job, send us your resum? and convince us.Apply to: [email protected] and quote the job title ?Director of Tech?Posting Deadline: May 31, 2024 Visit https://www.creeksidechurch.ca/employment/#tech for complete job description.DetailsLocation:Waterloo, ON, CanadaEmployer:Creekside Church Website: www.creeksidechurch.caJob Type:Full Time Pay Type:Salary Pay Scale: Start Date: Duration: Application Deadline:May 31, 2024 Posted/Updated On:4/17/2024 11:09:00 AM Categories:MultimediaMinistry
Director, US Retirement Technology Application Support
Manulife Financial Corporation, Toronto, ON
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today. Working ArrangementHybridJob DescriptionThe opportunityJoin our dynamic team as the Director of Application Support for US Retirement. In this role, you will oversee the seamless operation of all applications supporting US retirement services, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance. Day-to-day tasks include leading a team of application support specialists, solve technical issues, implementing system enhancements, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to optimize processes and workflows. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining our competitive edge in the retirement services industry. ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of application support specialists to ensure efficient resolution of technical issues.Monitor application performance and proactively identify areas for improvement to enhance user experience.Collaborate with software development teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements.Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for application support processes.Serve as a point of escalation for complex technical issues, proactively communicate with collaborators, and provide timely resolutionCoordinate with collaborators to prioritize support activities based on business needs and impact.Conduct regular audits of application configurations and security protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.Continuously assess and improve support processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Advance ITIL (Information Technology Information Library) practices, which includes Service Operations (incident management, problem management), Service Design (Service levels, Availability, Capacity, Continuity) and Service Transition (Change Mgmt., Release mgmt.) Produce management reporting on KPIs, Service levels and other key metrics critical to maintain system health and availability.How will you create impact?As the Director of Application Support, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of critical applications supporting our US Retirement services. By leading a dedicated team and implementing standard methodologies, you will contribute to the overall success of our retirement offerings, driving customer satisfaction and retention. Your strategic approach to application support will optimize workflows, reduce downtime, and ultimately enhance the competitiveness of our services in the market. What motivates you?You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.What we are looking forBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred. 10 + years of experience in application support, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Proven track record of managing complex application environments and leading impactful teams.Solid understanding of retirement industry regulations and compliance requirements.Expertise in solve and resolving technical issues in a fast-paced environment.Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.Experience with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks preferred.Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or SAFe are a plus.Ability to thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused organization with a commitment to excellence.What can we offer you?A competitive salary and benefits packages.A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.A focus on growing your career path with us.Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.Professional development and leadership opportunities.Our commitment to youValues-first cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all collaborators and has a positive social and environmental impact.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] & BenefitsThe annual base salary for this role is listed below.Primary LocationCAN, Ontario, Toronto, 200 Bloor Street EastSalary range is expected to be between$107,730.00 CAD - $200,070.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
Director Digital Product Design
RBC, Toronto, ON
Job SummaryJob DescriptionWHO ARE WE?Houseful is on an ambitious mission to help Canadians confidently own their home. We help consumers start their journey towards home ownership and navigate decisions with confidence. We provide digital experiences, education, a team of professionals, and the core products needed to become empowered to buy and own a home.WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?Houseful is looking for an experienced design leader with a track record of building and shipping successful consumer digital products to fill the position of Director of Product Design. This person will have a direct reporting line to the chief product officer of Houseful, manage a team of product designers, and is ultimately responsible for customer experience across all modes of engagement with Houseful customers.The ideal candidate is comfortable contributing to product strategy at a high level, setting and executing towards a vision for customer experience, bringing together the collective creativity and solutioning power of stakeholders across the organisation, driving buy-in and alignment, and partnering with product management, engineering, and marketing to execute towards that vision and strategy. This person is also comfortable rolling up their sleeves, supporting Houseful with whatever is required whenever necessary. As the Houseful organization and services scale, this person will continue to advocate for the design team and support the growth of our design team members.WHAT WILL YOU DO?Be a key member of the Houseful product leadership team with a bias towards action, helping the business efficiently diagnose customer centric problem spaces, formulate strategies, and drive execution through the product development process.Collaborate with houseful product managers, engineers, marketing, and operations, to bring new product and service experiences to life and nurture them.Drive and maintain a cohesive and high quality customer experience across multiple products and services.Serve as a player-coach to continuously up-level designers and processes, including career management, all while driving experience vision, strategy and supporting execution.Nurture and advocate for a culture of customer centricity across the Houseful business.WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?Excellent communication skills; The ability to connect with technical and non-technical audiences and effectively communicate why and story tell.Overarching technical and hands on experience in both the Product Design and User Experience domains, including best practices and tools for startup cultures.A love of advocating for, coaching and developing the skills of your team, and an organised approach to their career development.Mastery of diagnostics of customer problems and how that drives solutioning and innovation of customer experiences. Examples of skills are leading design thinking exercises, journey mapping, service blueprints, commissioning and coordinating customer research, user testing, and using customer behaviour data to uncover user experience problems.Confident and proactive in driving and facilitating collaboration and relationship building.Healthy curiosity and a relentless and infectious pursuit of learningSelf motivation to continuously map competitive experiences and emerging best experience practices, tools, and processes.Comfortable moving quickly and with ambiguity, and the intuition to know when enough is known to take decisive action to move forward.An all in attitude and approach doing whatever it takes to make a product and business idea succeedMust Haves:7+ years of digital product design experience or a similar role3+ years in a senior leadership role contributing to product strategy and managing designers and creative team members2+ years in an agile, lean execution environmentDeep knowledge in at least 6 of the following areas of design: UX/Interaction Design, UI/Visual Design, Understanding Human Behaviour, Business and Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Accessibility and Inclusive Design, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, UX Research, Analytics, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Storytelling, Information Design, Information Architecture, Design Systems, Growth DesignBA/BS degree in Design (e.g., HCI, Interaction, Graphic, Visual Communications, Product,Industrial Design) or a related field or equivalent experience Portfolio / Case Studies with recent work samplesNice-to-haves:Experience in proptech or fintechs or startups leading digital financial product developmentExperience with multimodal experiences that combine digital and human powered experiencesExperience with 2-sided marketplaces where consumers find service providers or products.Experience in creating digital experiences that connect customers with industry experts(e.g., Advisors, Customer Support) across various platformsExploratory work with new AI-driven tools that supplement or augment the work of designers, researchers, and/or developers.Exploratory work with AI driven customer experiencesWhats in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging work#LI-hybrid#LI-POST#TechPJJob SkillsAdditional Job DetailsAddress:20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity:TORONTOCountry:CanadaWork hours/week:37.5Employment Type:Full timePlatform:Personal and Commercial BankingJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2024-03-11Application Deadline:2024-05-14Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
Director Mechanical & Electrical
WSP Canada, Toronto, ON
The Opportunity: The Director M&E GTA & SWO will focus on the organic growth strategy and increasing market share. The leader will be responsible to develop, communicate, and implement best practices to create a sustainable business with a reliable, client-oriented, and cost-effective organization that provides quality services. In addition, the leader will ensure that the M&E GTA & SWO Region business is a high performing team, accountable for the growth, planning, and financial performance within organizational objectives. The successful leader will be committed to employee engagement, productivity, health and safety, social responsibility, and respect of the environment while influencing the company's core values. Why choose WSP? We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer. Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things. A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey. We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAre WSP What you can expect to do here: Develop and articulate the M&E strategic objectives to achieve expected results to align with the scope of the business strategy to the market vision. Develop a team of technical experts, to provide overall strategic direction to achieve financial objectives. Maintain a high degree of personal involvement with major clients & coordinate business development efforts by meeting with clients to proactively understand evolving client needs, local and industry trends, and upcoming project opportunities. Responsible for budget and optimizing profitability and company growth in terms of sales and market share (achieve sales, revenue, DSO, utilization, and operating margin targets.) Provide leadership on short and long-term workforce requirements for the region including future technical and design skill sets required, gaps, and utilizing WSP programs to proactively build a strong talent pool; ensuring that a succession plan is in place for key positions. Expect to manage major proposals, including liaise internally within other disciplines to create local business development plans across disciplines and sectors while managing risk and compliance; Participate in industry associations and proactively work to raise local WSP brand awareness, encouraging staff to do the same. Act as a key interface for change management, project management and issue resolution. Determine project needs and monitor inter-office, inter-provincial and inter-regional coordination; Manage continuous improvement processes for services delivery and provide both tactical and strategic leadership (challenges the status quo and collaboratively sets new standards) Reviews and approves project evaluations and post-implementation reviews. Implements associated continuous improvement initiatives; Provide expert level technical knowledge and guidance in the design and delivery of highly complex and technically challenging Engineering projects. Monitor, measure, and report on regional major projects and opportunities, challenges and achievements from a technical perspective What you'll bring to WSP: 15+ years' experience of industry experience with a proven track record in building strategic client relationships in targeted markets and achieving growth targets; Strong technical and project delivery experience in buildings projects related to solving the most complex technical/business issues Experience in strategic and operational leadership and represent the organization internally and externally representing senior leadership Experience in managing professional teams; the ability to lead dynamically and energize multidiscipline work teams to learn and apply new skills and techniques to respond to business needs; Confidence to influence a high caliber team to drive a business to higher performance levels and seize the opportunities presented internally and in the market; A track record of creating a climate where people want to do their best through working collaboratively, empowering teams to identify and solve problems, creating a clear sense of identity with the company, and holding teams accountable for meeting their collective goals; WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP: We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note:Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
Director, Sponsor Finance
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 05/02/2024Address:100 King Street West About Sponsor Finance Mid-market Financial Sponsor & Private Equity relationships are managed in this group, Sponsor Finance, a part of Canadian Commercial Banking (CCB). Sponsor Finance is to ensure a high level of coverage designed to maximize opportunities within the sector and to align with the BMO risk appetite, while ensuring opportunities are structured and managed in a manner consistent with the risk characteristics. Sponsor Finance is closely aligned with Financial Sponsor coverage in BMO Capital Markets and with US BMO Sponsor Finance. About the Director role The Director, Sponsor Finance, is a key team member on deal teams, collaborating and generating solutions to current and perspective clients within sector market. The Director will take a leadership role in making recommendations regarding risk, deal structure, and client requirements for leverage buyout transactions (i.e. LBOs) by analyzing financial and operating data for trends in financial performance of companies and industries. In addition to leading the execution of new transactions, the Director will perform portfolio management tasks for accounts managed directly by Sponsor Finance. Primary new business responsibilities include assisting in all aspects of preliminary assessment of investment opportunities, due diligence investigations and analysis, preparation of investment recommendations, legal documentation, and disbursement of funds. This will also include managing preliminary financial modeling and assisting in the preparation of investment committee memoranda. To facilitate growth initiatives for the Bank through significant business development and excellent management of key client relationships, key Director, Sponsor Finance, duties, responsibilities and accountabilities include:Establishes cross-selling initiatives to increase penetration with client.Applies deep expertise in bank products, processes and systems and effectively trouble shooting to ensure a high-quality client experience.Coordinates closing with closing department, clients and attorneys.Serves as a daily escalation resource to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.Participates in the development of financial models and other analytical tools to assist clients in evaluating capital structure.Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.Maintains current on financing trends in target clients' markets, and communicate same to team members.Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.Oversees preparation of concise, well reasoned credit correspondence.Coordinates the preparation of lending proposals and pitches to prospective clients with efforts to maximize penetration and returns.Negotiates transactions with clients and provides deal structuring expertise.Oversees documentation and ongoing monitoring of asset and client performance.Trains, mentors and leads a team of junior bankers while managing work flow of deal team by aligning tasks with departmental goals and objectives.Provides accurate financial analysis and risk assessment of new and existing customers.Partners with internal stakeholders for accurate, detailed client information.Develops credit information to make lending decisions on new, renewal and extension loans.Assists in negotiations of terms and conditions of all decisions made via phone and e-mail interaction with clients.Prepares summary, present facts and offer opinions concerning credit worthiness.Minimizes BMO's risk exposure by adhering to internal credit policies and procedures with respect to lending decisions.Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications: Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge with a demonstrated history of successful business development, including ability to network in external marketsTypically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Able to manage ambiguity and balance multiple prioritiesCredit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the established qualification standards.Demonstrated knowledge of private equity industry and market's competitive environmentExperience in contact negotiations with both clients and legal counselRisk Management - In-depthSales and Service Management -In-depthRelationship Management - In-depthResource Planning - WorkingFinancial and Working Capital Understanding - In-depthStrategic Thinking - In-depthVerbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.Grade:8Job Category:Individual Contributor / CollaborateurWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Ultra-High Net Worth Lending, BMO Private Wealth
BMO, Montreal, QC
Application Deadline: 04/19/2024Address:1250 boul Rene Levesque OuestProvides a superior level of customer service and portfolio management in lending services for all existing and potential clients and in support of a team of private bankers. Provides technical expertise for proactive credit analysis, structuring, decisions, and portfolio monitoring. Applies lending expertise to a lending and deposit portfolio of accounts or part of the lending process (e.g. underwriting, funding, monitoring).Manages the preparation of new lending proposals or presentations to clients/prospects.Ensures new business meets policy and procedures requirements for profitability and risk management.Provides advice and support where needed with a focus on unique and complex credit transactions for prospects and clients.Identifies cross-selling opportunities to increase client penetration for banking, investments and deposits.Negotiates directly with clients on new and existing opportunities.Works directly with clients in the event of deteriorating credit situations.Provides day to day technical support and management of accounts for team members and customers.May act as lead relationship manager.Supports the sales process and client experience, identifying gaps, issues and best practices.Ensures timely resolution of all client questions and concerns, both internal and external.Performs client sales & service support activities as required to meet client needs and maintain overall service standards.Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.Partners with the leadership team on strategic direction and complex line-of-business projects.Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives.Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards.Completes comprehensive analysis for risk, financial and profitability rating and assessments.Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour.Collaborates across BMO to develop communications strategies and ensure consistency of messaging, in order to positively influence or change behaviour.Ensures effective processes and controls are in place and adhered to, minimizing risk and maintaining the overall quality of the portfolio within acceptable levels.Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.Oversees the set-up, maintenance, advances / loan drawdowns and related account administration within the terms of the credit authorization and as per guidelines.May provide specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements.Identifies business needs, designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.Mitigates identified risks and makes credit recommendations/decisions in accordance with sound credit-granting principles and compliance with the Bank's philosophy and principles outlined in corporate risk policy and supporting policies and procedures.Identifies and escalates irregularities and discrepancies to management as per guidelines.Participates in assigned audits and compliance reviews.Ensures proper adherence to the code of conduct and ethical guidelines.Follows security and safeguarding procedures and applies appropriate due diligence for the prevention of loss due to fraud, counterfeiting money laundering or defalcation in accordance with Bank policy.Protects the Bank's assets by adhering to all banking, investment and lending regulations, policies, and procedures, legal and ethical requirements, process requirements, bank guidelines, and established risk guidelines.Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.Implements changes in response to shifting trends.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.Qualifications:Typically 5 - 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Bilingualism French and EnglishIn-depth / expert knowledge of personal (primarily) and commercial credit and non-credit products, monitoring/operational processes and applications.In-depth / expert knowledge of risk management concepts.Expert communication and relationship management skills.Broad and diverse background in financial service industry and expert knowledge of the banking services for the high net worth / ultra high net worth markets.If a Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards.Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.Able to manage ambiguity.Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.This position requires proficiency in English to interact, support and/or provide services to non-French speaking customers, employees and/or partners inside and/or outside the province of Quebec. Grade:8Job Category:Individual Contributor / CollaborateurWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Water and Wastewater Services
Niagara Region, Niagara Falls, ON
Job Description Job Summary Reporting to the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Water and Wastewater Services is responsible for strategic direction, operational leadership, relationship management and people and cultural leadership in the delivery of water and wastewater services in Niagara region. The Director ensures that divisional services are effective, efficient, and aligned with the strategic priorities of the Region. Education Post-secondary degree or diploma in Applied Science, Engineering or other relevant area of study. A post graduate certificate in Business or Public Administration is an asset. An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.Knowledge 10+ years of senior management and leadership experience, directing the activities of a large and complex operation, preferably in the municipal sector. Extensive experience in strategic planning, operational leadership, relationship management and people leadership. Experience leading the development of strategies and tactical plans for growth and ongoing operation of water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems. Demonstrated financial management experience (5-10 years) and familiarity in developing and managing long range operational and capital budgets. Knowledge of the principles and fundamentals of environmental engineering with respect to water and wastewater treatment, design, construction and operation of municipal water supply and sanitary sewage systems. Knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Municipal Act, Environmental Protection Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act and water and wastewater standards (American Water Works Assoc., Canadian Standards Assoc., National Sanitation Foundation, etc.) and industry best practices. Knowledge of project management methodology based on PMI (or equivalent) project management techniques. Demonstrated record of strong people leadership, team advocacy, and staff development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident, articulate and professional speaking/ presentation abilities, in public and to large groups. Demonstrated political discretion and acuity. Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Provides direction for Niagara’s water & wastewater services, ensuring the long-term delivery of sustainable, effective and affordable services to the region. (20% of time) Sets the overall strategic vision for the Division, establishing goals and objectives aligned with the corporate strategic priorities. Communicates and reinforces the vision, goals and objectives to the Division. Leads strategic planning for capital infrastructure investments by combining growth and asset management works and in collaboration with local area municipal capital plans. Ensures appropriate planning practices for the Division, developing short and long-range strategies and action plans. Identifies and monitors key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of service delivery and divisional performance. Provides strategic leadership for controversial, complex or politically sensitive projects and provides oversight for urgent or emerging issues. Promotes innovative business improvement strategies and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in the delivery of services. Provides leadership and direction in the interpretation and application of applicable legislation, regulations and policies. Provides change management leadership and direction through decision making, communication, identifying and resolving issues, managing uncertainty, and resolving differences in perception. Represents the Division in Council and Committee meetings and acts as a key point of contact for Local Areal Municipalities and government agencies, on policy and strategic matters related to water and waste management. Prepares and presents recommendations to Council on matters related to water & wastewater services, provides updates and progress reports, and flags emerging issues to Council as needed. Advises and represents the Commissioner (as required), including interfacing with members of Council and others, acting as a primary escalation point for urgent, complex or highly sensitive issues, determining appropriate responses and the need for further escalation. Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental and corporate wide strategies, structures, systems and policies, as a member of the Public Works Leadership Team. Operational Leadership: Provides operational leadership and direction in the delivery of Regional water and wastewater services. (20% of time) Responsible for the daily operation of water and wastewater services. Responsible for maintaining operational policies and procedures that ensure the Region’s water and wastewater services meet required service levels. Ensures that mandatory service levels adhere to federal, provincial and municipal requirements. Regularly measures and evaluates operational effectiveness and efficiency. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and regulations. Promotes continuous improvement and innovation through the use of effective technologies, systems, processes, and materials, to enhance overall customer value. Ensures support and delivery of critical 24/7/365 services, with a focus on customer and service delivery excellence. Relationship Management: Develops and manages relationships with key internal and external partners. (20% of time) Builds internal and external relationships with a view to establishing effective networks and partnerships across the Region. Leads the development of partnerships, protocols and agreements with other levels of government, agencies, industry associations and interested parties, to advance the Region’s interests for water and wastewater initiatives. Works with interested parties to understand their interests in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of water & wastewater services. Participates in external and industry committees, representing the needs of the Region and advancing common goals and objectives. Works in collaboration with inter-Regional peers, to advance Council’s requests to provincial and federal governments. Builds relationships with residents, businesses, local area municipalities, consultants, contractors, vendors and politicians, to share information and prevent issues. Attends various technical meetings, public meetings, and local Committee and/or Council meetings on matters related to water and wastewater services. People Leadership: Accountable for medium to long range people resource planning for the division, determining ideal organizational structures, identifying desirable role and skill mix requirements and ensuring ongoing work quality and deliverability of results. (20% of time) Fosters diversity, equity and inclusion within the Division. Working through their leadership team, enables results with the organization’s human capital strategy to foster employee engagement. Oversees employee performance, career development, and succession planning activities, ensuring open and transparent metrics and processes are developed and implemented and opportunities are created to facilitate employee growth and development. Ensures focus is service excellence, effective communication between leaders and employees, transparency, innovation, and data integrity and work flow integration. Ensures staff is connected to corporate priorities and direction and has the information and resources to make successful plans and decisions. Helps to break down barriers to employee success, ensuring collaboration and cooperation with other Divisions and Departments Ensures all people related issues, including recruitment, grievances and labour relations issues, are aligned to HR and Corporate standards and practices. Ensures Occupational Health & Safety policies, programs and practices are implemented, maintained and integrated into all aspects of planning and decision-making within the operating unit. Ensures the competency and performance of the Internal Responsibility System within their department, as outlined in the Niagara Region’s Health and Safety Policy is achieved and maintained. Financial Planning: Accountable for the development, management and administration of annual and multi-year capital and operating budgets for the division, ensuring support of Council’s objectives, financial transparency and accountability budget adherence, identifying and explaining variances and financial reporting is effectively managed in compliance with corporate financial policies. (20% of time) Align budgets and funding priorities to the Region’s strategic priorities and services. Authorize, and Administer the acquisition of goods and services for the operating unit and direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures.Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.Special Requirements Must maintain the ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons. In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate. May be required to support emergency operations under the incident management structure, at the direction of the Emergency Operations Centre Director. Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.
Director, Portfolio Architecture to provide technology leadership and innovation focused on the Business Automation portfolio.
S.i. Systems, Toronto, ON
Director, Portfolio Architecture to provide technology leadership and innovation focused on the Business Automation portfolio.Location: Downtown Toronto Responsibilities: Accountable to ensure high quality delivery of leading-edge solutions that meet time and cost requirements that align with business unit (BU) and enterprise architecture principles and design standards.Proactively identify areas (i.e. trendspotting) and opportunities to use technology to enhance customer experience and/or organizational efficiencyResearch and recommend opportunities to leverage technology and keep up with the industry to support the strategy.Directs technology research and sponsors line of business (LOB) initiatives (early-stage development/prototype) in support of BU strategy.Support development of business strategies by producing Business Automation Platforms capability model, technology roadmaps, architectural standards and patterns to achieve business plans.Provides leadership in managing IT risk (e.g.: security, disaster recovery, technology solution quality, etc.) and control requirements.Drive a high-performance culture for practitioner Solution Architects and influence this culture within ITEnsure leaders, employees and vendors work together to drive performance and that high expectations are achieved within the values of the organization. Must Haves: 10+ years of demonstrated experience in IT environments with a preference for significant complexity, highly regulated, and/or financial services.5+ progressive leadership experience related to both projects and teams in Business Automation domainExpertise in one or more of the following domains: Intelligent Document Processing (including Optical Character Recognition), Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Management (Workflow Management, Case Management), Decision Management, Content ManagementIBM CP4BA,UiPath, Appian, Hyperscience, Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, PegaAPI, ETL, RPA, Workflow Automation, Case Management, Business Rules Engine, Low Code Apply
Director, Technical Solutions for Cloud and Platform Security Services to lead the engineering and operating Security Technology Solutions for an insurance
S.i. Systems, Toronto, ON
Director, Technical Solutions for Cloud and Platform Security Services to lead the engineering and operating Security Technology Solutions for an insurance client.Location: Winnipeg, Toronto, London - 1 day in officeDuration: 1-year ContractResponsibilities:Oversee the product/technology security roadmaps, architecture, design, and implementation for Platform and Cloud Security Services. The underlying technologies supporting the above services include but not limited to Rapid 7, Kenna, PKI, AppView X, IPS, DDOS, NGFW, SDN/ACI, AWS Cloud Security, Azure Cloud Security, GCP Cloud SecurityLead a cross-functional team to design, build and operate Platform and Cloud Security solutions to meet business requirementsCollaborate with Cloud Dev/Ops and network squad to ensure effectiveness of security policesProvide security technology innovation by promoting a culture of technology innovation and by rapid prototyping of new and emerging technologiesDrive service/platform automation and engineering improvements that will accelerate delivery, increase quality, and reduce maintenance and change fail rates.Ensure service/platform instrumentation is in place for proactive monitoring, observability and responsive incident triage and resolutionImplement and maintain platform automation and engineering best practices, standards, and guidelines Build strong and trusted relationships with internal and external partnersManage risk and compliance in accordance with Canadian and Global standards. Ensure alignment/adherence to enterprise technology standards, vendor management standards, and risk standards. Ensure solutions are enhanced, secured, and upgraded to evolve the product roadmaps Must Haves: 10+ years experience in engineering and operating Security Technology SolutionsLead IT transformational initiatives in sophisticated environmentsIT service management practices based on ITIL as well as agile philosophies like DevOpsAutomated testing and automated deployments Apply
Director, IAM Authentication & Directory Services to create strategies and roadmaps for their portfolio of IAM products/services.
S.i. Systems, Toronto, ON
Our client in the insurance industry is looking for a Director, IAM Authentication & Directory Services to create strategies and roadmaps for their portfolio of IAM products/services.Location: Downtown Toronto, London, Winnipeg (3 days onsite) Responsibilities: Oversee the product/technology roadmaps, including solution architecture, design, and implementation of multiple Authentication and Directory services products such as Microsoft AD, Azure AD, ADFS, Azure SSO, Conditional Access, Microsoft Password Protection, Azure MFA, Google MFA, and EntrustLead a cross-functional team to design, build and operate solutions to meet business requirementsMaintain a deep understanding of authentication and directory service protocols and act as Subject Matter Expert to stakeholdersCollaborate closely with multiple teams including vendors to deliver product/technology improvements and common reusable componentsDrive service/platform automation and engineering improvements that will accelerate delivery, increase quality, and reduce maintenance and change fail rates.Ensure service/platform instrumentation is in place for proactive monitoring, observability and responsive incident triage and resolutionImplement and maintain platform automation and engineering best practices, standards, and guidelinesDrive a high-performance culture for staff and promote positive culture change within the organizationManage risk and compliance in accordance with Canadian and Global standards. Ensure alignment/adherence to enterprise technology standards, vendor management standards, and risk standards. Must Haves:10+ years experience in IAM Authentication and Directory services domain with at least 3+ years in leadership roleSSO/MFA, SAML, OAuth, WS-FED, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP, NTLM, FIDO, etc.Experience with developing and implementing Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for IAM service offerings.Experience working in financial services industry will be an assetSecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCSP Apply
Director Site Reliability Engineering
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 04/29/2024Address:33 Dundas Street WestThis role is Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the office)The Director - Site Reliability Engineering will lead a team that will work with application teams, infrastructure teams, and business partners to continuously improve the stability, reliability and efficiency of Finance and Enterprise Risk Management systems. Responsibilities: Work in collaboration with Application Engineering, Quality, Product and Data Engineering teams to Champion SRE/ DevOps culture and practices.Develop and collaborate with a team of Reliability Engineers working closely with software development, Quality, Product and Data Engineering teams as a Champion of SRE/ DevOps culture and practices. Champion SRE principles to address Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) and Mean Time to Identify (MTTI) issues while maintaining Service Level Objectives (SLO), Service Level Agreements (SLA), and Service Level Indicators (SLI) enabling Observability across end-to-end components and harnessing Chaos Engineering Practices to develop highly available, resilient, and reliable applications and infrastructure that are ready for Production. Contribute to management of Service Level Objectives with senior development and business leads.Lead initiatives to continuously refine our build, plan and deploy practices for improved stability, reliability, efficiency, repeatability and security. You'll create plans, collaborate with other SROs and DevOps team members - coordinating activity with development and business leads to increase service levels, lower costs, and support delivery velocity objectives.Working with application teams, implement, improve and coach service management best practices to improve overall service delivery.Contribute to prioritization of reliability features and contribute to the design, development and delivery of effective tooling, alerts, and automated responses to identify and address reliability risks.Contribute to proactive technical communication of reliability, stability and efficiency results (based on Service Level Objectives), service health (via dashboards) key reliability risks and issues to senior business and technology stakeholders.Manage a team of System Reliability Engineers who support Finance and ERPM Applications and Services.Ensure solutions are automated where possible while improving operational efficiency, reducing operating risk, delivering quality services and optimizing cost.Mentor and coach others within assigned area and transfers subject matter expertise to other Systems Reliability Engineers where appropriate.Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. Qualifications: 15+ years of work experience in technology (specializing in SRE, DevOps, DevSecOps and cloud computing)Proven experience managing large technology platforms of large scale and complexity.Understand functional aspects and technical behavior of the underlying operating system, development environment, and deployment practices.Strong analytical mindset and good communication skillsExpert in SRE approach and emerging SRE/Chaos Engineering practices (SLA, SLI, SLO, MTTI, MTTR)Hands-on experience with DevOps CICD tools e.g. GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, Urban Code DeployHands-on Experience with Docker and/or KubernetesHands-on Experience with Agile methodologies, e.g. Scrum, KanbanExperience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, a plus) with strong understanding of SRE and service management principles.Drive alignment with, and improvement of, broader Enterprise services.Apply SRE techniques to DevOps and Compute ServicesLead hands-on automation and elimination of manual Toil.Coach application teams on how to leverage DevOps offerings and help drive productivity gains.Partner on or lead new tool adoption. Recommend improvements to process.Grade:9Job Category:People Manager / GestionnaireWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Global Asset Management Marketing
BMO, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: 04/26/2024Address:100 King Street WestTeam OverviewThe Wealth Management Marketing team is responsible for helping the bank deliver on its strategy and achieve its ambitions through growing the Wealth Management business, establishing BMO as a power player in the global wealth management and asset management industries.Working collaboratively with partners, the team is accountable for developing & executing marketing strategies to:Acquire new clients & effectively onboard them driving early engagement;Deepen customer relationships in terms of wealth planning penetration, assets under management, share of wallet, retention; andEffectively promote product, service & experience innovationsMandate / Job Value PropositionThe Director, Global Asset Management Marketing provides strategic marketing leadership, advice and delivery of marketing programs that supports the business objectives and growth of the Global Asset Management business . This includes the development of short and long-term marketing strategy and leading execution of tactics that will drive measurable results, with specific accountability for growing the assets under management held by clients across various investment products and channels.The Director develops and maintains a deep understanding of the Global Asset Management line of business and industry category to produce effective and integrated marketing solutions. This includes developing, recommending and executing marketing plans for initiatives that include customer marketing and communications, integrated sales, promotions & incentives, across the objectives of client acquisition, sales growth, and retention. In addition, the Director creates, develops and executes marketing plans/strategies that align to strategic objectives and are consistent with brand standards.They will also manage cross-functional relationships across other business groups to leverage opportunities and services, acting as a liaison between the business/group and internal marketing functions in order to fully leverage capabilities as well as ensure alignment with Enterprise priorities.ResponsibilitiesStrategic leadershipActs as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives.Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges.Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems.Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes.Performance managementDefines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.Monitors progress against milestones, recommends and implements adjustments as necessary to meet business objectives.Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.Relationship managementBuilds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment.Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.Acts as the prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulators.Develops and maintains relationships with internal/external partners to include vendors and suppliers.Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO.Marketing operational leadershipManages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.Plans and controls unit operating expenses in accordance with forecasts.Leads the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.Makes recommendations to leaders on financial management processes based on changing requirements, including budget allocation & impact measurement Leads/oversees the management of vendor relationships and provides guidelines for execution; ensures that all agreements are met as per requirements.Develops and implements short and long term plans/strategies, activation plans, schedules, budgets, communications and tactical plans, as required.Oversees/coordinates the development and distribution of marketing solutions per assigned channels/media for campaigns, partnerships and special events/conferences.Influences how teams/groups work together.Recommends measures to improve organizational effectiveness.Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.People Leadership Leads & manages a team of eleven (11) high-performing marketing professionals Develops talent through ongoing coaching, as well as development and career planning Provides clarity with respect to roles & responsibilities and strategic direction Ensures resources and tools are available for team to be successful Conducts performance management activities including objective setting and performance assessments Removes barriers impeding team and organizational success/progress Qualifications: Typically 10+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study.MBA is preferred.Degree in business, marketing or communications.Expert knowledge of strategic planning and execution.Experience in marketing and communications within the financial industry. Experience working with a variety of marketing disciplines, including data-driven or direct marketing, digital marketing (with an emphasis on email marketing), customer relationship management programs, marketing analytics, advertising & creative development, media planning, and market research Strong working knowledge of marketing technologies, standards, and best practices, including but not limited to digital media, marketing automation, customer data platforms, website personalization & targeting tools, measurement & modeling solutions Experience in transformation management in a large enterprise, including change management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge, especially in Wealth Management, with specific interest and knowledge in various investment vehicles and strategies would be beneficial. Expert knowledge of financial services, products and solutions , especially investment products Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.Verbal & written communication skills - Expert.Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert.Influence skills - Expert.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration including sales teams - Expert.Able to manage ambiguity.Data driven decision making - Expert. Experienced people leader with track record of building and developing high-performing teams Grade:9Job Category:Individual Contributor / CollaborateurWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Director, Student Success And Leadership Centre
University Of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
The RoleReporting to the Associate Vice-President, Student Experience, the Director of the Student Success and Leadership Centre (SSLC) is responsible for a diverse portfolio of functional areas dedicated to fostering student success through supported learning, recognizing academic excellence, fostering leadership, transition support, and building community engagement. They actively participate in building strategic plans and manage operations and budgeting for all areas within the SSLC, developing initiatives that reflect the University's commitment to student success and working collaboratively with the University community. Their ultimate goal is establishing a sense of belonging and supporting growth for students throughout their time at the University. Areas that currently report to this leader include programming related to Indigenous education, orientation and transition, leadership, community engagement, and learning supports.This portfolio is growing and changing as higher education evolves. This leader will play a key role in shaping the future of student support and programming at the University through the development of effective systems and services, while expertly employing change management skills to support the community.Key areas of oversight and responsibility are:Strategic Vision and Leadership - Provides creative and student-centered strategic leadership for their portfolio and shaping the development and integration of all functional areas under a shared identity.Operational Management - Provides direction, coaching, and support to the portfolio's staff and ensures ongoing stability, flexibility, inclusivity, and accountability of each of the reporting areas. Acts as steward for the SSLC budget and resources.Student Engagement and Wellbeing - Supports the development of innovative and relevant opportunities for students to engage and find a place they feel they belong and ensures the provision of student-centered interventions for those in need of support.Assessment and Data Strategy - Ensures the strategic assessment of SSLC offerings, needs assessments, and research that contributes to a robust understanding of current student demographics and climate and informs programming design and decision-making across the department.Representation and Networking - The Director acts as a representative of Student Experience to internal partners and committees, community partners, associations, and networks related to student engagement, transition, learning support, and wellbeing.