Director, Application Services

Highlights of the job

 

 

Are you a strategic IT leader who is passionate about the continued effective, efficient and reliable operation of business applications? Are you a keen collaborator who leads in a way that energizes individuals and fosters commitment to the organization? Then the Director, Application Services, role at EPCOR might be the position for you.

 

This full time, permanent role, located in Edmonton, Alberta, is the perfect fit an experienced leader who understands and effectively manages IT governance functions in complex environments.

 

We are accepting applications from current EPCOR Employees and external applicants at this time.

What you'd be responsible for

• Planning: including leading the development of the long-term IS Applications Strategy
• Operational Excellence: ensuring that all applications are operating reliably, effectively, and in a cost-efficient manner
• Execution: executing strategies and collaborating productively and cross-functionally to do so
• Talent: ensuring the right people are on the team to meet business objectives while defining and maintaining the right structure to meet the needs of the business
• Relationships: identifying, building and managing strong relationships with peers, external stakeholders, and industry
• Business application development: developing a strong understanding of the water and wastewater, electricity distribution and transmission businesses, Corporate Services support functions, Regulated and Competitive Retail, and regulatory frameworks in Edmonton and broadly throughout North America
• EPCOR's Application Architecture: developing an understanding of EPCOR's applications environment (ITIL; EPCOR's application architecture; EPCOR's operations architecture; EPCOR's business use of systems) including 5-10 year architecture

What's required to be successful

•  A degree in Computing Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems
• 10+ years experience with IT control processes
• 10+ years experience with developing and maintaining enterprise-level applications
• 10+ years experience in progressively responsible leadership roles
• Other educational backgrounds combined with experience will be considered

 

Other important facts about this job

 

Application deadline:

 

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Please note the following information:

 

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.