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About the role

  • Develop and execute the long-term enterprise technology strategy aligned with business priorities.
  • Lead the IT technical operational and sustainment functions to ensure all systems are up to date, perform well, and provide high availability to support the business.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing proactive cross functional leadership on technology, digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), operational enablement, and risk management.
  • Champion Seaspan’s culture of Leadership and Accountability, aligning BTS initiatives with the company’s most critical business priorities and operational mandates.
  • Develop a strong partnership with related transformational functions at Seaspan including; Digital Transformation Office, Innovation Team, and the Washington Group IT team.
  • Partner with our IT vendor community to deploy and support systems, bring subject matter expertise to the organization, and solve issues.
  • Lead major enterprise system initiatives—including ERP, MRP, data platforms, system sustainment, and infrastructure modernization—with strong change management and adoption practices.
  • Provide executive oversight to the Project Management Office to ensure disciplined delivery of complex, cross-functional technology programs.
  • Drive continuous improvement and process optimization across systems, workflows, and service delivery.
  • Ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing technology operations.
  • Establish technology roadmaps and system architectures aligned with enterprise standards, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security.
  • Strengthen cybersecurity posture, governance, and IT risk management practices to safeguard business continuity and protect critical assets.
  • Continuously enhance and enforce policies, standards, and controls to drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery.
  • Expand capabilities in data management to support strategic insight and operational performance.
  • Drive enterprise data governance and ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity in reporting and decision support systems.
  • Partner with the Seaspan Analytics team to deliver reporting value to the organization.
  • Build and develop a high-performing technology organization, fostering expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise systems, architecture, and data, to support digital transformation.
  • Empower and mentor teams, remove barriers to execution, and promote collaboration across business units.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree an asset.
  • 20+ years of progressive IT leadership experience supporting complex, multi-site industrial or manufacturing environments.
  • Minimum 10 years leading large-scale technology portfolios and enterprise transformation initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership in high-growth and continuous improvement environments.
  • Proven experience in ERP/MRP operations, system lifecycle management, integration architecture, and enterprise reporting.
  • Strong background in capital and operational budget planning and execution.
  • Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability.
  • Strong analytical mindset, financial acumen, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams and drive cultural change.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities in a manufacturing business setting.
  • Calm, composed leadership under pressure and during rapid change.
  • Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Benchmarks performance against industry best practices and pursues excellence in technology and process efficiency.

Benefits

  • annual bonus and pension plan matching
  • very competitive salary
  • best-in-class health and wellness benefits package
  • extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
  • dental care
  • vision care
  • life insurance
  • medical leave coverage
  • parental leave coverage
  • $500 personal spending account
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Parking is included
  • complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points
  • Access to Pemberton campus gym

Job title

Vice President, Business Technology Solutions

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$270,000 - CA$330,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Cyber SecurityERP

Location requirements

HybridNorth VancouverCanada

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