Activate is a technology company known for creating Canada's first full-scale interactive gaming experience. We are looking to expand our Information Technology team with the addition of a Director, IT. This position is responsible for overseeing the technical infrastructure at Activate, including infrastructure, security, and technical support teams. In this role, the Director will assess and determine business requirements for systems and teams, manage the design and implementation of IT infrastructure, and eliminate information technology security risks. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The Duties and Responsibilities:
People Leadership
Hire and organize training for all departments within the IT team
Coach, lead and collaborate with various departments in the game development and deployment functionalities
Develop the people infrastructure for IT to support the international and Canadian store growth
Ensure leaders are conducting checkpoints and performance assessments, as well as create development plans for staff members
IT Infrastructure
Leads the IT team to provide scalable infrastructure and software solutions for both corporate HQ and for our corporately-managed Activate facilities
Manages our New Store Opening process to ensure hardware is procured, configured and shipped for every new Activate store opening
Leads the administration of our Microsoft 365 environment
Builds and manages relationships with clients, vendors and business units
Security, Technology and Process Leadership
Develop and implement business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss
Establish efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure
Prioritize and lead research and development initiatives to support the growth and expansion into international environments
Review analysis of IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs
Oversee security of systems, networks, and enterprise information
Facilitate IT security audits or investigations
Develop and maintain relationships with external IT vendors and service providers
The Qualifications:
7+ years w/Sr. Leadership
Related bachelor's degree
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (SES, S3, etc.)
The Perks:
Competitive Salary
Benefits package
Paid time off
Casual dress
Employee discount
On-site parking
About Activate:
Taking entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity together to create live-action gaming experiences, Activate is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities with locations across Canada and the US. For more information about Activate, please visit http://playactivate.com/ or check us out on Instagram - @activategames/Facebook @activategames.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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