Platform Manager (Hybrid)

As a Platform Manager you will coordinate the work of the technical team responsible for the efficient operation of the company's virtual and physical servers, databases, and services, both on premises, and in the cloud. You will collaborate with internal and external partners for the delivery of cloud-based IT projects using Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) technologies, in a cloud-first environment. You will work closely with the IT leadership and decision makers from other departments in order to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective solutions for all aspects of the organization.

What we offer:

• Work environment - Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Hybrid work model - Allows for a blend of in-office and work-from-home days
• Competitive compensation - Includes an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan - In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid vacation - There is an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation-matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead an IT team responsible for the development and maintenance of Irving Oil's computing infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud (Azure)
• Manage department operational planning and initiatives, organize and negotiate the allocation of IT resources
• Accountable for business continuity processes such as disaster recovery planning, backups and replication and the implementation of high availability systems
• Oversee all reports and documentation related to on-premises and cloud operations
• Develop maintenance schedules for operating systems, applications and cloud-native services
• Enforce usage of policies, procedures and change management
• Participate in Architecture & Risk Review Board meetings
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of IT systems, including, data centers, servers, operating systems, and associated hardware
• Analyze existing operations and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the network infrastructure and IT systems
• Monitor attendance and ensure employee performance

Your Skills:

• Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development
• Strong understanding of IT Operations Practices (ITIL, Change Management, etc.) in a 24/7 support environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with exceptional customer service
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high performance environment
• Exceptional customer service orientation

Your Experience:

• University degree in the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years related work experience
• Minimum 3 years of management experience
• Strong technical knowledge of Network and Server operating systems
• Must have good familiarity with broad IT infrastructure technologies such as virtualization, cloud computing, storage and backup solution, Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN ), databases, and security

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Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.​

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