Director Technology – BC, Hybrid

Job title: Director Technology – BC, Hybrid

Job description: Description :

The Director of Technology is responsible for the execution of IT strategic objectives. This position manages high performance teams responsible for delivering key initiatives on our integrated technology roadmap. The successful candidate will have the ability to effectively review new technologies for inclusion into Vancity integrated technology roadmap to ensure Vancity remains innovative, creative, and abreast of technology trends.

In this role, you will report into VP, Technology. This competitively rewarded role will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your B.C. based home office.

A typical day will involve:

• Designing and implementing technological strategies that enhances business technology services and end-user experiences.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance, creating and maintaining a productive work environment that fosters innovation. Ensuring employees have the appropriate skills and tools to perform their jobs.
• Engage and collaborate with other department and divisional leaders, driving the Vancity Integrated Technology roadmap.
• Effectively estimate effort and manage resources to deliver technology roadmap on time, with quality and on budget.
• Employing effective risk management practices in alignment with Vancity’s overall risk management framework.

You have:

• Business acumen in the context of the financial industry with a Post-Secondary Education/Diploma in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Research and analytical skills to assess and recommend course of action on technological trends, and to identify risks and opportunities that may impact the business unit and or designated area.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills to lead diagnosis of critical challenges; develop integrated business solutions; and to assess and risks and opportunities that may affect functional area
• People leadership skills to develop strength in reporting leaders and staff in development of critical competencies; to oversee performance management; and to model valued leadership behaviors.
• Planning and coordination skills to establish functional strategies, tactical plans and initiatives; and to lead development of integrated solutions, services and programs.

You are:

• A Strong People Leader -you develop and manage your team to bring about their full potential and provide leadership in the achievement of member experience objectives

• Observant & Analytical – you monitor industry and organizational trends, assess internal processes and identify opportunities for improvement and risk-mitigation to better the unit
• A Decisive Problem-Solver – you are confident in your decision-making skills to optimize operational capability, to diagnose problems in the context of business, financial and member impacts, and to identify viable solutions.
• An Excellent Communicator – you leverage your written, spoken and interpersonal skills to explain business values, goals, strategies and objectives to staff & community in a clear way. You are able to coach staff in sales, advice, referral and service delivery, to model a positive member experience, and to address member complaints.
• Detail and Data oriented – you thrive on data analysis, can assess trends, data, and insights to build impactful training/skills development programs to improve overall quality of service and sales effectiveness of member facing staff

About Vancity:

• When you join Vancity as an employee and a member, you join a movement that believes that when we use money for what’s right, we truly are a financial force for change.
• Our

is to redefine wealth—and we are doing so by using the tools of finance to prioritize the wellbeing of our members and our communities by tackling the climate crisis and we are proving every day that sustainable is profitable. * We are the largest private-sector
in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the . Come join our team of 2,600 diverse individuals and access competitive , all while knowing you are a part of a greater movement. * Start your Vancity career journey with us even if you’re new to financial services! We provide in-house paid training to gain general financial knowledge, and to learn about our products & services. We encourage opportunities to learn & develop to prepare you for career success, which in turn continuously impresses how we serve our membership.

• Vancity is committed to a diverse workplace and values Integrity, Innovation, Responsibility and

. While we review all applicants, we will be prioritizing applicants who self-identify as Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis), Members of visible minorities, and Persons with disabilities.

Vancity is an inclusive and equitable employer and actively seeks to advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging across the organization. Vancity offers required accommodations in all stages of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please advise us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Company: Vancity

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:10:06 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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