Job Description

This is a hybrid position (4 days per week in office from 1 of our office locations below and 1 day remote).
This opportunity can be based out of either Office Location below:

• Brampton location @ 1 Presidents Choice Cir, Brampton, ON L6Y 5S5 (near hwy. 407 and Mississauga Rd)
• North York location @ 243 Consumers Rd, North York, ON M2J 4W8 (near hwy. 404 and hwy. 401)
• Calgary, Alberta

Lifemark Health Group (LHG) is a market leader in customized healthcare solutions. With over 20 years of service excellence, LHG is one of the largest, most trusted, and most comprehensive providers in Canada. As a national healthcare company, LHG employs over 5,000 highly trained clinicians, medical experts and team members in almost 400 locations coast-to-coast and continues to grow both organically as well as through acquisitions. With that growth, is a vision to be the most innovative healthcare providers in community rehabilitation, workplace health and wellness and medical assessment services. Lifemark was acquired by Loblaw Companies on May 10, 2022.
As the Director, Merger & Acquisitions, IT Integration, you will be the strategic leader responsible for the entire technology lifecycle of our mergers and acquisitions. Reporting into the VP, Technology and Analytics, you will architect and own the IT integration framework, from initial technical due diligence through post-merger stabilization. This role requires a seasoned leader who can bridge the gap between corporate development strategy and flawless technical execution.
You will serve as the primary technology stakeholder to the Corporate Development and Post-Merger Integration teams as well of potential acquisition targets. Your leadership will ensure that technology risks are mitigated, synergies are realized, and acquired companies are seamlessly and securely integrated into our ecosystem.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Due Diligence

• Architect and own the IT due diligence strategy and playbook, establishing a repeatable, scalable process for assessing the technology landscape of target companies.
• Lead comprehensive technical due diligence reviews, evaluating infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, application portfolios, talent, and operational maturity.
• Quantify risks, estimate integration costs and timelines, and identify key technology-driven synergies to inform valuation and negotiation strategy.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills by presenting complex technical findings and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and potential sellers, building trust and clarifying the post-acquisition technology roadmap.

Integration Planning & Execution Governance

• Establish the master IT integration playbook, defining standards, methodologies, and tools to govern all technology workstreams.
• Serve as the senior technology liaison between the corporate development team and all internal technology functions, ensuring strategic alignment and accountability.
• Provide executive oversight on the development of detailed integration plans, budgets, and resource models, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and drive strategic value.
• Own the master plan for hardware procurement, network integration, and complex data migrations, ensuring alignment with long-term architectural goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the primary technology leader and strategic counterpart to the target company's leadership during the M&A process, fostering a collaborative and transparent partnership.
• Chair steering committee meetings for M&A integration, reporting on progress, risks, and critical decisions.
• Translate complex technical roadmaps and integration challenges into clear business implications for non-technical stakeholders across all departments.
• Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, to secure commitments and ensure alignment on integration priorities.

Cutover, Stabilization & Continuous Improvement

• Provide oversight for all go-live activities (onsite or remote) to ensure seamless business continuity.
• Champion the development of a world-class onboarding experience for new team members in partnership with HR and regional business leaders.
• Oversee the successful transition of acquired entities to standard IT operations and support models, ensuring long-term stability and value realization.
• Lead post-mortem reviews to institutionalize learnings and drive the continuous improvement of the IT M&A integration methodology and playbook.

What we're looking for:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership, with a minimum of 5+ years in a role directly focused on M&A integration or large-scale technology transformation projects.
• Demonstrated track record of leading the technical due diligence process for multiple transactions.
• Deep expertise in IT infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms (Microsoft 365/Azure), cybersecurity principles, and enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to architect and execute complex, cross-functional IT projects with significant business impact.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with executive presence and the ability to build rapport with C-level leaders and external business owners.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience developing and managing integration budgets.
• PMP, PgMP, or related program management certification is a strong asset.
• Written and verbal French language skills are an asset.

Our Perks:

• Have access to a yearly education re-imbursement fund
• Receive 30% discount from Shopper Drug Mart purchases
• Contribute to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with employer matching percentage
• Have paid vacation days as well as wellness days
• Have a choice to enroll in our Health & Dental Flex Life Benefits (or in lieu contribute to your RRSPs)
• Annual Bonus Incentive
• Access to employee assistance program
• On-site gym, Basketball & Volleyball courts, Ice Rink, Groceries delivered to work via PC Express, Dry-Cleaning services (1 Presidents Choice Circle Office)

Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, and Visible minorities.
Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

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