Director, IT

Enter the Game!

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 digital and physical infrastructure at Activate, including software development, cybersecurity, and Technical Support functions. In this role, the Director will assess and determine business requirements for systems and teams, manage the design and implementation of IT infrastructure, provide process and guidance for software development practices, 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 including Software Development and IT Infrastructure
• 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 direct reports 

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
• Review analysis of IT infrastructure and system 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

Software Development

• Lead software development projects through agile leadership methods to prioritize customer excellence during gameplay and adhere to development standards
• Lead development, prioritization and implementation processes for the organization’s IT systems and departments
• Build and manage relationships with clients, vendors and business units

The Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Sound understanding of computer systems, networks, security, telecommunications, databases and storage systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead a project and see it through to completion
• Proficiency in an assortment of technologies, including MySql, PHP Laravel & Forge, Node.JS, Docker, Windows and/or Linux
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (SES, S3, etc.)
• Related bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years w/Sr. Leadership

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.