Northland Power Inc.

Vice President, IT/OT

LocationToronto, ON
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Who We Are

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe,

Northland is powered by our people.

Reporting to our Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, this key role represents an opportunity to lead our full range of information and operational systems and services. As our Vice President, IT/OT, you will continue to drive excellence in end-user support, infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, enterprise business applications, project management and Operational Technology, while also leading our digital transformation journey. You will manage and implement the strategic roadmap for IT/OT, ensuring that technology is a partner in and enabler of Northland’s strategy. You will collaborate with the executive team to set priorities, allocate resources, and make strategic decisions while providing leadership to a team of technical professionals who are supporting our operations across our global geographic footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with Northland’s goals; lead the implementation of that strategy by building a well-defined plan that is both achievable and growth-oriented
Provide business-minded leadership to a team of technical professionals across the globe, driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on modernizing operational data systems and streamlining finance and ERP processes to drive efficiency, improve data accuracy, and support strategic decision-making.
Stay abreast of developments in technology and the broader industry; identify opportunities for Northland to leverage new technologies to improve its operations and make recommendations to help us advance our business goals


Who You Are

Collaborative: You build deep relationships at all levels within the organization and easily navigate complex, matrix structures. You have a natural inclination toward leading through collaboration and seek input and buy-in from the business units and functions to ensure progress on the IT/OT strategic agenda.
A strong communicator: You have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to actively listen, influence, negotiate and coach. You can explain technical concepts and theories to non-technical audiences, and have a proven track record of ‘bringing along’ senior executives through complex/technical issues to get the desired outcomes to support the business.
A problem-solver: You are solution-oriented and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve systems and infrastructure, always exploring, and evaluating new ideas to make the organization better.
Results-oriented: You have a strong desire to drive business results and cultural change and can create an environment where established ways of thinking can be proactively challenged and evolve.
A forward-thinking people leader: You have built high-performing global teams and have experience growing managers to the next level. You are comfortable managing highly technical teams while focusing on the strategic impact to the organization. You take the time to connect with everyone on your team to build trust, foster two-way communication and ensure that you understand their challenges and ideas.


Qualifications And Experience

15+ years of Technology experience with a minimum of 8 years of experience in leadership positions, leading and inspiring high-performing teams
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or other relevant degree is preferred
Demonstrated ability to grasp a complex, global business and use this understanding to set overall IT/OT strategy; experience working with project teams in a matrix environment is required
Experience managing critical OT infrastructure is required
Global experience, especially with European jurisdictions, is preferred
Experience with NIST, NERC and GDPR compliance is preferred
Experience with leading the implementation of and managing ISO-certified ISMS is preferred
Proven track record of transforming IT/OT and creating an IT/OT vision and digital transformation roadmap, including implementation of ERPs
Experience liaising with Board of Directors, including knowledge and experience of governance best practice standards
Experience in M&A/growth environments, with proven experience integrating technology & operations

What’s In It for You:

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to

empower

you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:

Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.

Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments . Disclaimer This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change. Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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