Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected.
If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are looking for a Vice President, Information Systems to lead the next stage of growth and operational maturity within Calian’s enterprise technology environment.
As Calian continues to grow through both organic expansion and acquisitions, this role will ensure Information Systems can scale alongside the business while delivering reliable services, operational excellence, and a strong employee experience.
Reporting to the Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO), the Vice President is responsible for translating technology strategy into business results through strong operational leadership, scalable services, and disciplined execution. You will oversee the Information Systems organization, including enterprise applications, infrastructure, service delivery, enterprise architecture, project portfolio management, vendor partnerships, and technology planning.
This is a leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys building high-performing teams, solving operational challenges, driving meaningful change, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Success will come from improving service delivery, strengthening organizational effectiveness, reducing operational friction, and positioning Information Systems to support Calian’s future growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership for the Information Systems function, ensuring technology services and capabilities effectively support business priorities and growth objectives.
- Translate technology strategy into operational plans, scalable services, and measurable business outcomes.
- Lead enterprise applications, infrastructure, end-user services, enterprise architecture, and technology operations.
- Drive operational excellence through improved service delivery, employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with business leaders to support modernization, automation, digital transformation, and business enablement initiatives.
- Oversee technology planning, project portfolio governance, delivery performance, and value realization.
- Support mergers and acquisitions through technology due diligence, integration planning, and onboarding activities.
- Manage technology budgets, strategic vendor relationships, contracts, and investment priorities.
- Partner closely with Cybersecurity & Governance to ensure technology services align with security, compliance, privacy, and enterprise risk requirements.
- Build and develop a high-performing leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across Information Systems, Technology organizations, enterprise applications, infrastructure, service delivery, and digital transformation.
- Experience leading multiple enterprise technology functions within a large, complex, and growth-oriented organization.
- Strong understanding of enterprise applications, ERP, CRM, HRIS, M365, infrastructure, cloud services, networking, end-user computing, and IT service management.
- Demonstrated success translating technology strategy into operational execution and measurable business outcomes.
- Proven experience improving service delivery, operational performance, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness through scalable processes, technology, and people leadership.
- Experience leading large-scale transformation programs, modernization initiatives, and organizational change.
- Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
- Strong stakeholder management and business partnership skills, with the ability to build credibility, influence decisions, and establish trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Proven success managing enterprise budgets, strategic vendors, contracts, and technology investments.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and technology integration activities.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and enterprise risk concepts, with the ability to effectively partner with governance and security teams.
- Ability to balance long-term strategic planning with disciplined operational execution in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, change management, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated track record of accountability, follow-through, and delivering on commitments.
- Experience operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment supporting organizational expansion and acquisition activity.
- Commitment to customer service, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
- Ability to lead through change while building trust, credibility, and strong relationships across the organization.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
- Ability to work from the Ottawa office on a regular basis.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, leadership scope, and overall expertise. Calian offers a competitive executive compensation program and comprehensive total rewards package, including short-term and long-term incentive opportunities.
Position Type
We have 1 full-time permanent position available.
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AI Usage Disclosure
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self!
- Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process
Perks and benefits
- Competitive, company-paid benefits
- Generous time off package
- Stock purchase plan
- RRSP program
- Flexible work hours for eligible roles
- Programs to support employee health and well-being
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