IT Director

Impact Recruitment has teamed up with one of the fastest growing independently owned Insurance Brokerages based in Vancouver and are looking to add an IT Director to their growing team!ABOUT OUR CLIENTOur client is an independent brokerage that specializes in Business Insurance across British Columbia and Western Canada. They are proud to offer the best Insurance rates in the industry by maintaining access to over 20 Standard Market Insurance Companies and over 50 Specialty Insurance Markets, including coverholder agreements with Lloyd’s (London) and Peace Hills General Insurance.ABOUT THE ROLEAs IT Director, you will support the IT Team in overseeing, implementing, and providing direction for all company technology associated with IT services, applications, data communications, telecoms, and computing services. Based out of downtown Vancouver, this position may require some travel to other offices in the lower mainland and some availability to occasionally work weekends as needed.RESPONSIBILITIESEnsuring optimal performance for all computing and network systems and resolving escalated issues as requiredManaging cybersecurity and conducting / mitigating risk assessmentsEnsuring privacy and technology regulations are adhered to in all points of operationMonitoring and authorizing budget and expendituresControlling IT equipment inventory and recommending new products where appropriateDeveloping and monitoring IT standards and best practicesLeading IT projects and supervising the planning, coordination, and implementation of hardware & software servicesEvaluating performance management for IT team and monitoring daily operationsHandling and delegating urgent IT-related operations in the absence of IT ManagerOther job-related duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONSDegree in Computer Science or ITProven ability to communicate effectively, verbal and writtenSuperior organizational, leadership, and time-management skills5+ years’ experience in a senior IT management level position including: networking, windows server, IT, MS Operating Systems, and developing IT strategies and solutions for an organizationMust be able to work fully on-site in Vancouver office and occasionally travel to other offices in the lower mainland as requiredHOW TO APPLYPlease apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Erica Zimmermann at 437 370 0758 ext 402 or email [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr