Lead Transformation. Drive Digital Innovation. Shape the Future.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and play a pivotal role in shaping the institution's technology roadmap, enterprise systems strategy, and digital future.
About the Role
This role requires a leader who combines strategic thinking, business partnership, and enterprise technology expertise with a passion for transformation and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will lead one of the organization's most significant transformation initiatives, overseeing the implementation, optimization, and long-term success of the Workday ERP platform while providing leadership for IT operations and ensuring secure, reliable, and high-quality technology services.
Title: Director, Information Technology & Enterprise Systems
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Information Technology & Information Systems (IT/IS)
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Compensation Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually
Why Join IBU
Located in downtown Toronto, IBU is one of Canada's fastest-growing universities, offering a dynamic academic and professional environment driven by innovation, research, and academic excellence. By joining IBU, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, support high-impact initiatives, and contribute directly to the success and growth of a dynamic and evolving institution.
What You'll Do
- Lead the implementation, optimization, and long-term management of the Workday platform and other enterprise applications.
- Develop and execute the organization's enterprise systems and technology roadmap aligned with strategic priorities.
- Guide organizational change efforts related to technology initiatives through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and user adoption programs.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and user experience across the institution.
- Oversee enterprise applications supporting Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Student Services, and other core business functions.
- Establish strong governance, data integrity, reporting, and business process improvement practices across enterprise systems.
- Provide leadership for IT operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-quality technology services.
- Lead cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, business continuity, and disaster recovery initiatives.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT support and enterprise systems professionals.
- Manage technology vendors, contracts, budgets, and external partners to maximize value and service quality.
What You Bring/Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology leadership, ERP implementations, and digital transformation initiatives, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven success leading large-scale ERP implementation, optimization, or modernization programs, with experience across the full project lifecycle.
- Experience managing enterprise applications supporting Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Student Information Systems, or other critical business functions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive organizational change, and build strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience developing technology strategies, governance frameworks, service delivery models, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and make effective decisions in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience leading a full-cycle Workday implementation or major Workday transformation initiative.
- Experience in higher education, post-secondary institutions, or similarly complex service-oriented organizations, including knowledge of student systems, registrar functions, enrollment management, and academic operations.
- Certifications Considered Assets: Workday implementation, administration, or functional certifications, Microsoft Power Platform certifications, ITIL, PMP, Agile, or similar project/service management certifications.
Additional Information
To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, IBU offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which may include the following, based on role eligibility:
- 100% employer-paid extended Health & Dental benefits
- 24/7 access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and virtual healthcare services
- Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Competitive paid time off, starting at three weeks
- Tuition Benefit Program
- Access to preferred corporate membership rates with GoodLife Fitness
- Engaging employee appreciation and community-building events
IBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
IBU is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. We are dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and encourage applications regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Please contact careers@ibu.ca if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Application Process
All applications are reviewed by our HR team. We may use AI tools to support certain stages of the hiring process and do not replace human judgment. IBU is committed to the responsible and fair use of AI in compliance with applicable laws.
While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.
