Job Description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Do you like to work in situations with high level of ambiguity? Is your super-power finding creative solutions to challenging problems?

If so, take the next step and join the Digital Innovation & Development team. We are looking for an Innovation Lead who can take diverse viewpoints and analyze data to develop clear problem statements that support the development of innovative solutions to challenging business problems that will enable the company to realize the ultimate potential of our integrated business model.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ten years' work experience, preferably in IT project development or BU led projects
• Five years of experience working on IT systems design on moderate to high complexity projects
• Five years of people leadership experience, indirect or contractor led would be valued
• Ten years of experience in designing and implementing IT technical solutions preferred
• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, MIS or equivalent

Responsibilities:

• Effectively work with an internal stakeholder to determine the root cause of a business problem and then solve it with digital technology
• As a champion of Design Thinking and Agile, apply leading methods to design and deploy new digital solutions to meet business needs
• Using their experience leading digital innovation to accelerate business transformation and create business value
• Project execution and the creation of low-cost prototypes
• Develop clear incubation strategies that take ideas through lab phases (feasibility, Alpha MVP & Beta MVP)
• Work with Development leads and/or Product teams to define scaling strategies
• Lead the creation of clear artifacts to support Leadership decisions on further investment

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 - 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Depending on the nature of the role, we have implemented a Hybrid Work Model to provide our employees with a combination of office-based work and 'work from home' flexibility. To learn more, speak to your recruiter
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway(TM), a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations). Suncor is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a low-emissions future through investment in power, renewable fuels and hydrogen.

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions - all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.