Director, IT & IS

Meet Vermilion
We responsibly produce essential energy to support local and global needs while delivering long-term value to our people, shareholders, customers, partners and communities. Our people are fundamental to our success. As a global organization, Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility are at the core of our vision and central to how we do business. Together, these core values create the foundation for our strong and collaborative culture.
We prioritize health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings.

The Opportunity
Are you a business and bottom-line focused technology leader seeking your next opportunity? Are you motivated by delivering results with a high-performing team and delivering secure, business-focused solutions? We are #hiring a Director IT / IS to be based out of our Calgary head office. If you lead with integrity, inspire continuous improvement, and thrive in complex environments, we want to hear from you!

You will lead global technology teams to ensure the secure, seamless, and innovative delivery of business-focused solutions. As a results-oriented leader, you will drive performance and lead with integrity through complex situations. You will inspire and develop high-performing, diverse teams by fostering psychological safety, motivating others, and leading by example with authenticity and continuous self-improvement.
What you will do
Own and deliver the IT / IS budget, driving financial performance and efficiency
Oversee technology operations, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery to ensure system resilience
Champion innovation by recommending emerging technologies to enhance competitiveness
Manage IT projects, deliver high-quality support, and present enhancement opportunities
Lead the development and communication of a technology strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals, leveraging data-driven decision-making and close collaboration with key stakeholders
Balance continuous improvement and change initiatives with organizational capacity, realistic, achievable implementation plans
Champion a culture of collaboration, recognition, and shared purpose, driving organizational performance and resilience through challenges
Champion HSE leadership within IT by driving improved performance, engaging with staff concerns, and actively participating in HSE initiatives and emergency response
Ensure global IT / IS compliance by staying current with key regulations (such as SOX, NIS 2, and GDPR), promoting staff understanding, and actively monitoring adherence

What you will bring
15 years of progressive technology leadership experience in the energy industry
Proven track record in leading, developing, and coaching direct and cross-functional teams to deliver short and long-term results
Strong business / entrepreneurial mindset and practical problem-solving approach
Broad knowledge of financial procedures, organizational strategy development, continuous improvement, and project management practices
Demonstrated ability to identify and address business needs and requirements, with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to create and maintain a culture of high performance, customer orientation, efficiency, teamwork, and employee development
Strong leadership skills that demonstrate collaboration, partnership, and respectful influencing with others, and the ability to develop the next generation of leaders at Vermilion

What we offer
Hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance
Industry-competitive time off including vacation, flex days and office closures such as Friday afternoons during the summer
Casual yet professional office environment with a relaxed dress code
Opportunities to connect with others, including weekly company-provided breakfast
Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward
Top-tier benefits program, including a generous flexible health spending account and savings plan program
Onsite childcare available (fee-based)
Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants

Why you’ll love working with us
We care for each other, the environment and the company, and aim to enrich the communities in which we live and work
We are certified by the Great Place to Work Institute® in many of our locations around the world
We embrace new solutions across the business, allow space for creativity, and invest in innovation and technology
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness, and can be counted on to do what we say we will
We invest in our employees, providing meaningful work and opportunities for training and professional development
We have been focused on sustainability for more than a decade
We are focused on the future: responsibly producing the oil and natural gas that is essential to energy security while exploring alternative energy options

Vermilion is committed to diversity and inclusion, and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights our employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work.
Outstanding People. Outstanding Opportunities.

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