Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of Creating a Connected, Modern and Competitive Ontario.
Technology matters more than ever, and the Information Technology (IT) team is at the forefront of driving progress, change and innovation at IO, making it a stimulating and rewarding career choice. As a technology professional, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting technology and business projects, solve complex problems, and make a real impact on the way we operate and work. We are expanding our technology offerings and capabilities, moving to the cloud, improving our cyber security posture, enhancing our data capabilities, and evolving our support and operating model to ensure we meet the needs of a dynamic business. Here, you will be a part of a team that supports each other, partners and collaborates with multiple vendors and IO businesses, and provides a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on the province.
Reporting to the Vice President, Technology, the Director, Platform Engineering will be accountable for overseeing the development of the technological infrastructure and architecture. You will lead a team of engineers who design, build, and assist in supporting scalable, reliable and secure platforms and systems required to deliver software products and services. The right candidate will combine technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive innovation, optimize efficiency, and enhance overall platform performance. The Director of Platform Engineering will be accountable for all platform vendor management, including achieving all operational metrics, meeting contractual SLAs, licensing, and contract management, managing governance, maintaining effective relationships, etc.
What You Will Do:
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Leadership: Provide strategic direction and technical guidance to the platform engineering team, aligning their efforts with the overall business objectives. Set goals, establish priorities, and manage the team's performance.
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Platform Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and reliable platforms and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define platform requirements and ensure successful implementation.
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Technical Excellence: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in platform engineering. Promote continuous improvement in processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance platform performance, security, and availability.
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Team Management: Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, promote a collaborative work environment, and foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.
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Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as project management, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity to ensure successful integration and operation of platforms. Champion cross-functional collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing.
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Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners to understand their requirements, and provide technical solutions and recommendations. Act as a trusted advisor on platform-related matters.
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Compliance and Security: Ensure the platforms comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and security practices. Implement and maintain appropriate security controls, disaster recovery plans, and monitoring systems to protect platform integrity and data confidentiality.
What We’re Looking For:
- Substantial related experience overseeing the development of technological infrastructure and architecture
- Experience developing and deploying scalable and reliable platforms and systems
- Experience working on large transformational projects
- Demonstrated IT development experience in platform engineering and architecture
What's in it for you:
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
- A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
- Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
- Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
- A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.
This posting will close on April 26th, 2024.
The salary range for this position is $114,700 to $172,100 with a corresponding job level of M3
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
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