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Our client is an award-winning Canadian corporation that delivers a comprehensive range of technical and strategic services to customers around the world.

Our client is widely recognized for its ability to bridge the gaps between research and innovative technologies, and between engineering and reliable operations. The firm is particularly known for working with senior client management to develop business strategies; managing and optimizing operations and output.

Our client delivers unprecedented business results for its clients through a commitment to quality, lower operating costs, more efficient utilization of capital assets, higher standards for safety and risk management, faster start-ups and continuous performance improvements in all projects and programs.

Scope of Position

Our client is currently seeking an individual to provide leadership for their fast-growing environmental services division. The division’s offerings are broad-based and include broad environmental consulting from Studies and Planning through Remediation, as well as Climate Change, Resiliency, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. This role is focused on growing the division around the world, through the development of external facing new business opportunities, as well as in active collaboration with other service areas within our client through cross-selling. The successful candidate will be expected to proactively grow market share across all the environmental services areas. In addition, this position will also drive divisional strategy, new services development and acquisition activities in the environmental space, integrating additional resources and capacity to grow the business strategically. The organizational and resource development to meet this growth is also an important component of the role.

The role can be based at our client’s head office or alternatively at any of a number of our client’s major global offices.

Functional Tasks

• Developing and expanding a continuous stream of new stand-alone environmental work, as well as cross-selling into ongoing company proposals and projects.
• Client engagement at VP and CEO level with existing company clients and the development of new client relationships for ESG and the broader business.
• Managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals providing environmental consulting, community, sustainability / corporate responsibility, climate change / resiliency / carbon management consulting and project delivery services within the business globally and regionally.
• Assisting senior executive management in strategy planning and organizational design initiatives.
• Ensuring the development and management of budgets and plans which will deliver the organization’s strategic goals.
• Developing and implementing plans to adapt and grow the existing operational systems, processes, and personnel in order to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the business.
• Ensuring the commercial viability of the business at all times and acting in compliance with agreed profitability objectives.
• Direct and assist in the preparation of supporting materials, including communication materials, training documents and technical reports.
• Participates in projects with cross-functional teams to address business opportunities.
• Engendering a style of management that encourages an ethos of excellence and a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Providing project management and specialist advisory support to project teams working on mining, infrastructure and energy projects.
• Managing the performance reporting requirements of the Environmental Services Group globally.
• Liaising with Global peers across the business as required.

Key Performance Deliverables

In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve.

• Specific additional measures of performance will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Competency Profile

The following competencies listed below define the role of President, Environmental Services:

Strategic Approach

Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision. Revises strategy in light of changing circumstances. Takes a long-term view of organizational success. Works to clarify long term organizational goals. Able to stand back from immediate problems in order to focus on more far reaching ideas.

Initiative

Proactive. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately. Takes responsibility for own actions and addresses problems before asked.

Influence

Articulates the key points of an argument persuasively. Negotiates skillfully and convinces others to own point of view. Directly and indirectly impacts the decisions/opinions of others. Mobilizes people into action.

Results Orientation

Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Aims to improve upon past performance. Establishes aggressive personal targets and strives to achieve them.

Customer/Client Orientation

Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service. Anticipates customers’/clients’ needs. Quickly follows up on customer/client contacts and complaints. Monitors and acts on measures of customer/client satisfaction.

Industry & Market Awareness

Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes/challenges by understanding key characteristics, issues and the factors driving them. Aware of competitor’s products, services and position.

Team Skills

Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members.

Commercial Acumen

Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Understands situations in terms of costs, profits, added-value and return on investment. Appreciates the commercial impact of own work on the organization’s total expenses and revenues.

Preferred Experience / Education

The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables.

• Bachelor’s/University degree in engineering, science, environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification in a related discipline and/or MBA desirable.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in selling, managing and delivering environmental consulting related activities.
• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated executive leadership experience.
• Strong financial management and people management skills.
• An understanding of how to formulate and execute business strategies as well as effectively leading a team of people.
• Demonstrated experience working on major projects in the infrastructure, mining, or energy industries.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build a great business.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental legislation and requirements in Canada, USA, and/or other markets.
• Willingness to travel as work requires.
• An ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and integrated team environment.
• Effective and open communication and presentation style and the ability to plan and deliver high quality reports.
• An ability to be flexible, learn and perform challenging tasks outside their area of skills and experience.

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Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Associate Managing Consultant – Strategy & Transformation Advisors & Consulting Services
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard’s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.
The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Strategy & Transformation consultants lead clients through impactful decision-making as they tackle strategic, tactical, operational, and transformational business challenges. They apply a broad set of problem-solving techniques to improve the client’s overall strategy, performance, and operations.
Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience:
Manage deliverable development and workstreams on projects across a range of industries and problem statements
· Contribute to and/or develop strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
· Manage working relationship with client managers, and act as trusted and reliable partner
Plan, organize, and structure own work and that of junior project delivery consultants to identify effective analysis structures to address client problems, synthesize analyses into relevant findings, and create impactful storylines
· Lead team and external meetings, and lead or co-lead project management
· Grow from coaching to enable ownership of day-to-day project management across client projects, and mentor junior consultants
Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
· Experience managing clients or internal stakeholders
· Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
· Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
· Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
· Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
Experience managing tasks or workstreams in a collaborative team environment with third parties
· Experience coaching junior delivery consultants
· MBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required) Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact not include any medical or health information in this email. Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

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Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Associate Managing Consultant – Strategy & Transformation
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Associate Managing Consultant – Strategy & Transformation
Advisors & Consulting Services
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard’s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.
The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Strategy & Transformation consultants lead clients through impactful decision-making as they tackle strategic, tactical, operational, and transformational business challenges. They apply a broad set of problem-solving techniques to improve the client’s overall strategy, performance, and operations.
Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience:
Manage deliverable development and workstreams on projects across a range of industries and problem statements
Contribute to and/or develop strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
Manage working relationship with client managers, and act as trusted and reliable partner
Plan, organize, and structure own work and that of junior project delivery consultants to identify effective analysis structures to address client problems, synthesize analyses into relevant findings, and create impactful storylines
Lead team and external meetings, and lead or co-lead project management
Grow from coaching to enable ownership of day-to-day project management across client projects, and mentor junior consultants
Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
Experience managing clients or internal stakeholders
Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
Experience managing tasks or workstreams in a collaborative team environment with third parties
Experience coaching junior delivery consultants
MBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)
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In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact not include any medical or health information in this email. Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
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Our client is a Canadian, employee-owned multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive range of technical and strategic services, including consulting, information technology, engineering, process development, project and construction management to the Mining, Metallurgical, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors. The firm has served clients for over 80 years and has project experience in more than 150 countries around the world, delivering solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative.

Our client is widely recognized for its ability to bridge the gaps between research and innovative technologies, and between engineering and reliable operations. The firm is particularly known for working with senior client management to develop business strategies; managing and optimizing production; executing projects that involve the scale-up of process technologies; and managing start-ups, commissioning and ramp-ups.

Our client delivers unprecedented business results for its clients through a commitment to quality, lower operating costs, more efficient utilization of capital assets, higher standards for safety and risk management, faster start-ups and continuous performance improvements in all projects and programs.

Scope of Position

This is an exciting new leadership role to build a business practice around Indigenous Engagement (IE). IE is taking a more prominent role in large stakeholder projects across various markets in Canada and abroad. Reporting to the Managing Director of the Environmental Services Group (ESG), this person will take ownership of the company’s IE program, create a business strategy, and implement an IE consulting business. The role is located in the Greater Toronto Area however, Indigenous initiatives will be actively focusing on targets in the key growth markets across Canada and globally. This role is also accountable for leading the implementation of relevant strategies to engage Indigenous communities and businesses in other company projects, with benefits to both the company and to Indigenous stakeholders. Such strategies will position our client to become a leading service provider engaging with Indigenous communities and businesses.

This role is primarily external facing, developing a leading-edge IE practice and service offering for our external clients. The individual will also be responsible for company’s internal IE programs.

The Environmental Services Group provides scientific expertise and environmental, risk, social consulting, sustainability and management consultancy services throughout Canada and abroad.

Functional Tasks

• Develop and implement a business plan to build a revenue and profit generating consulting business around IE.
• Interact at VP and CEO level of clients to advise them on Indigenous Engagement.
• Provide subject matter expertise and coaching to business units/project teams working in, or near, Indigenous territories or communities, on engagements and opportunities.
• Identify Indigenous opportunities and capacity to participate with company’sprojects.
• Develop and support strategies to involve local Indigenous communities and encourage support from internal colleagues and clients.
• Coach and support regional operations with contracts, bids, and projects, as required.
• Work collaboratively and help educate project teams and business units to build relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Review, support, and monitor performance related to Indigenous participation, in collaboration with business units/project teams.
• Provide ongoing management of Indigenous vendor list for use on current and upcoming projects.
• Lead the interface with government agencies and departments, domestic and international, relating to the company’s responses to questions or statements of position on Indigenous Engagement related matters.
• In collaboration with marketing team, create and update communication collateral for Indigenous communities related to the program.
• Work with business units in Mining & Metals, Infrastructure and Energy to enhance Indigenous knowledge and leadership in the business units and overall organization.
• Develop KPIs, metrics and data analytics to measure to IE business strategy.
• Identify and sponsor key Indigenous events and partnerships to enhance brand.
• Other duties as required.

Key Performance Deliverables

In light of the identified responsibilities, the following arespecific deliverablesthat the position is designed to achieve.

• Specific additional measures of performance will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Competency Profile

The following competencies listed below define the role ofDirector – Indigenous Engagement:

Strategic Approach

Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision. Revises strategy in light of changing circumstances. Takes a long-term view of organizational success. Works to clarify long term organizational goals. Able to stand back from immediate problems in order to focus on more far reaching ideas.

Initiative

Proactive. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately. Takes responsibility for own actions and addresses problems before asked.

Influence

Articulates the key points of an argument persuasively. Negotiates skillfully and convinces others to own point of view. Directly and indirectly impacts the decisions/opinions of others. Mobilizes people into action.

Results Orientation

Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Aims to improve upon past performance. Establishes aggressive personal targets and strives to achieve them.

Customer/Client Orientation

Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service. Anticipates customers’/clients’ needs. Quickly follows up on customer/client contacts and complaints. Monitors and acts on measures of customer/client satisfaction.

Industry & Market Awareness

Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes/challenges by understanding key characteristics, issues and the factors driving them. Aware of competitor’s products, services and position.

Team Skills

Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members.

Commercial Acumen

Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Appreciates the commercial impact of own work on the organization’s total expenses and revenues. Understands situations in terms of costs, profits, added-value and return on investment.

Preferred Experience / Education

The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables:

• University undergraduate degree in Public Relations, Political Science, Communications, Environment or related discipline;
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, including the following:
  • environmental, mining, infrastructure, energy and/or construction,
  • working with Indigenous communities,
  • managing large scale projects, procurement processes and associated contracts.
• Demonstrated experience developing reciprocal mutually beneficial business relationships
• Highly competitive, unique compensation package to the successful candidate
• Our client is committed to fostering a workforce in each of their locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which they operate. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, they will do their utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Client helps companies measure and manage their most important asset.people.

Client developed a comprehensive suite of business intelligence tools for HR. In addition, it has compiled its real-world findings to develop benchmarks for employee and management engagement scores across North America.

Client has become a pioneer in employee research and works with some of the world’s leading companies in the technology, healthcare, financial services, retail and government sectors. With their accumulated expertise and customized tools, organizations can measure, manage, and improve performance to compete more effectively.

Scope of Position

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President – Consulting Services will lead an emerging consulting practice possessing the skill to grow a business from the ground up. He/she will have immediate P&L responsibility and over time will become an integral part of the management team. The individual should have a broad business and management background based on experience as a consultant or from an operational role as a successful senior executive in a number of companies. He/she will be expected to interpret the reports and communicate the finding to the executive team in terms that are relevant to the customer’s business. Working with Company’s clients to develop a post survey action plan the candidate will have the competencies to facilitate the resolution or have access to a network of consultants that can work with the companies to resolve the issues.

Functional Tasks

• Provide analysis and insight to employee survey results that go beyond the “bar charts”, to provide “grey hair” perspective to clients reviewing their survey results;
• Presents survey results to the client’s executive team and actively identifies opportunities for Company. Consulting to help the client with issue clarification (through focus groups/interviews) and action planning;
• Designs and facilitates focus groups and/or interviews to provide clarity to employee survey results and to engage employees in identifying solutions to workplace issues;
• Facilitates executive team action planning, crafting an action plan that will deliver the greatest value and is manageable given the limited resources of every organization;
• In situations where Company has the expertise and capacity, continue to work with the client on organization change initiatives – otherwise help the client identify capable consulting resources through Company’s strategic partner relationships;
• Write reports summarizing employee feedback and suggestions, analyzing all of the available data, and providing guidance on best practices that will address workplace issues;
• Partners with Company Sales to identify client needs, and participates as required in sales presentations to explain/promote Company’s consulting expertise;
• Present Company research, best practices, tips ,tactics and client cases on webinars, speaking events and lunch and learns to audiences of various size;
• Responsible for the profitability and growth of the emerging Company Consulting practice;

Preferred Experience / Education

The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables.

• Broad Business Experience: you understand how value is created in a business or organization and you understand business principles, you have worked for at least 10 years in a corporate environment for a top, well managed firm and you have an additional 5+ years management consulting experience
• An undergraduate degree with an appropriate discipline; MBA, Ph.D. or other related Master’s Degree would be considered an asset
• Executive Presence: you are comfortable interacting with and influencing executives
• Employee Research: you have experience with and understand the role that employee surveys or employee research can play transforming and improving the workplace
• Broad HR Background: you have worked with or have had exposure to Human Resources and you have a sound understanding of most of the major HR disciplines and how they fit together to impact a business. You have a strong understanding of workplace issues, employee engagement, and change transformation issues
• Change Leadership: you have a strong knowledge of change leadership principles, processes and techniques, and are able to apply this knowledge to a variety of client situations
• Analytical and Numerate: you can analyze data in non-standard ways, you have a good grasp of statistical concepts, and you are adept at translating and presenting data
• Facilitation: you are adept at facilitating groups to gather information, brainstorm, solve problems and converge on decisions/solutions
• Communication: you have very strong written and verbal communication skills and are able to develop written documents that convey complex ideas and concepts. You are comfortable presenting to groups that range from executive teams to all-employee meetings. French speaking and writing is also an asset but not required.
• Selling: while this position does not have primary responsibility for sales, there is a requirement that this position will partner with the Sales Consultant and provide assistance in selling Company products and solutions. The successful candidate should be comfortable spending 10-30% of his/her time on sales and marketing activities.
• Competitive Base Salary + Variable Incentive Compensation + benefits

RISK ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST

OUR PURPOSE

To unlock a sustainable future, we apply our combined expertise to create a positive impact for the planet and future generations.

At Matrix Solutions we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

One of Canada’s leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services. With a proud history of nearly 40 years delivering innovative, pragmatic, and sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients. Matrix is a proud part of Montrose Environmental Group, with a network of teammates across 90+ locations around the world.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It’s our job to unlock solutions that shape a resilient future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Influence the framework and lead the growth of a fast-growing technical practice in risk assessment
• Bring your strong background in toxicology and risk assessment to work alongside our technical lead of Risk Assessment and Risk Management
• Work on challenging and exciting projects from the routine to the technically complex and bring them to closure using risk assessment approaches
• Lead the way in working with regulators to advance risk assessment as a closure tool
• Work with technical experts from across a broad spectrum to help build your approach to projects
• Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Matrix regions.
• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.

As a Risk Assessment Specialist, you will be part of the foundation of our human health and ecological risk assessment (HHERA) group. Candidates can be based in any Matrix office location. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of risk assessment, risk management and toxicology projects with responsibilities as follows:

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of federal and provincial risk-based regulations
• Act as Technical Accountable for HHERA for a variety of clients for risk-based management of contaminated sites across Canada
• Provide support as an expert witness if/when needed in the regulatory approval process
• Provide senior review for quality assurance of technical risk assessment and risk management reports
• Conduct presentations on regulatory changes to other Matrix technical teams and our clients on an as-needed basis
• Provide leadership to a team of professionals who conduct HHERA across Canada, often in addition to providing other contaminated sites expertise
• Work with risk assessment practitioners and contaminated sites project managers to advance risk assessment and risk management skills among Matrix personnel
• Promote site-specific risk assessment and risk management services within Matrix and externally to clients
• Lead or contribute to site-specific risk assessment business development opportunities across Canada and provide strategic proposals and budgets for new work opportunities
• Regularly and effectively communicate with regulators, clients, and technical staff
• Maintain risk assessment and risk management models and provide training to practitioners
• Develop and maintain a hazard assessment resource library (e.g., current toxicological profiles).

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 12 years practicing risk assessment and applying Canadian risk assessment protocols
• M.Sc., M.Eng., or Ph.D. in toxicology, biology, applied chemistry, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related discipline(s)
• Eligibility or current Professional designation in a relevant association
• Comprehensive understanding and experience using federal and provincial guidelines and risk assessment frameworks
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and mentor project teams
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Why Choose Matrix

At Matrix you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live our purpose and values and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes RRSP matching, vacation + ‘Me’ days, and benefits. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Matrix is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Matrix provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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What is the opportunity?
Global IT Risk (GITR) enables the protection of RBC's brand, systems, and operations by equipping business and technology partners with meaningful insights, guidance, advice, and information on Technology & Cyber Risks. Our vision is to build and deliver the best IT and risk practices, capabilities and solutions to effectively meet the needs of RBC’s internal and external stakeholders.

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What is the opportunity?
Global IT Risk (GITR) enables the protection of RBC's brand, systems, and operations by equipping business and technology partners with meaningful insights, guidance, advice, and information on Technology & Cyber Risks. Our vision is to build and deliver the best IT and risk practices, capabilities and solutions to effectively meet the needs of RBC’s internal and external stakeholders.
The Risk & Control Assessment function within GITR is responsible for identifying and assessing technology risks to determine potential unmitigated impact, the effectiveness of the control environment and assessing the final level of residual risk.
We are seeking a Manager in the Global IT Risk team to support the execution of Technology Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA). In this role, you will work closely with Senior Managers and other stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of technology risk assessments across various technology segments and for technology processes. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operational risk management while contributing to the organization’s overall risk framework.
What will you do?

• Execute risk and control assessments in alignment with the standard and requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Global IT Risk, Risk Register Leads, and second line risk management teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Track and monitor actions for identified issues, ensuring completion within stipulated timelines.
• Escalate late deliverables and critical issues to Senior Managers for resolution.
• Prepare and maintain documentation to support governance requirements.
• Support the analysis of changes in the business environment to identify potential impacts on risk exposures.
  

• Solid experience in operational risk management and execution of risk assessment procedures.
• Familiarity with risk and control assessment processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Taking satisfaction from creating well-structured high-quality documentation.
• Knowledge of collaboration tools – JIRA and Confluence
  

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and managing escalations.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and control environments.
• Excellent communication across management at all levels of seniority.
• Proficiency in risk management systems, such as Archer or similar tools.
• Professional technology risk designations i.e. CISA, CRISC, CISSP
  

• An opportunity to be part of the design and foundation of the IT Process RCSA.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

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• Employment type

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  Information Technology

• Industries

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Client is the world’s largest supplier of intellectual property (IP) services, and technical competitive intelligence products and services, which target a wide range ofsectors including: semiconductors, consumer electronics, investment, legal, medical devices, automotive, clean technology, and software. The company helps IP owners maximize the value of their patents through portfolio assessment, understanding cross-market applicability, and advising on development, assertion and divestment strategies.

Client possesses the world’s most comprehensive technical body of knowledge gained from a quarter century of reverse engineering excellence in semiconductors, electronics, and software. The company’s experts in understanding and mapping technology to patents have helped clients, including over half of the top 50 US patent holders, get the most from their IP assets. The company services its global footprint of clients with offices in: North America (Ottawa; Austin, Texas; San Jose, California); Europe (Poland, Israel,); and Asia (China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea).

Position Scope
The primary responsibility of the Director of IT is to support the firm’s business objectives through leadership of a team which: develops, maintains, evolves, and optimizes a variety of Information Systems (IS)/business applications and their associated infrastructure, as well as delivers cost effective, reliable, and responsive IT services to the company’s user community which meet or exceed defined service level agreements.

The Director of IT plans, coordinates, directs, and designs all operational activities of the IT department, as well as provides direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. They work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization, as well as liaise with the company’s US, European, and Asian office resources to help ensure regional IT requirements are met.

Position Location and Travel
This position is located at the company’s corporate headquarters in Ottawa. Minimal travel is required.

Functional Tasks
Individually or through leading the team, the Director of IT will:

Strategic & Operational Planning

• Formulate and implement strategic, and corresponding operational plans, for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost-effective IT/IS, which include plans for the transition from fully custom, to off-the shelf and/or customized cloud-based solutions where appropriate
• Manage IT department strategic and operational planning including: business requirements, project planning, and organizing and negotiating resource allocation
• Develop IT departmental budgets ensuring compliance with business goals, objectives, and guidelines
• Develop and implement IT policies and procedures, amongst those include: architecture, security, storage and disaster recovery, internal IT control standards, purchasing, service provision, and service level agreements

Human Resource Management & Internal Communications

• Lead the IT team, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, & performance mgmt
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent IT activities
• Define and communicate project milestones, service level agreements, and resource allocation to executive team, department leads, support staff, and end users
• Ensure the appropriate IT infrastructure is in place to support the business, as well as plans to enable its continued growth; both based on approved business cases
• Develop and monitor key IT/IS metrics and benchmark performance to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements
• Direct research on potential technology solutions and implementations in support of new initiatives, opportunities, procurement efforts, and growth plans
• Authorize and oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of all hardware and software based on departmental needs and approved expenditures
• Ensure the financial and configuration mgmt of all departmental hardware and software solutions
• Develop bid requirements for all hardware and software upgrades, review submitted bids for compliance with stated requirements, and recommend the appropriate awards
• Oversee the negotiation and administration of: vendor outsourcing, consultant contracts, and service agreements, working with other stakeholders as appropriate
• Manage the repair and return of IT/IS equipment, working with other internal resources as required

Business Application Development & Support

• Develop, maintain, evolve, and optimize business applications based on off-the-shelf, customized and custom software, in line with the market’s movement toward cloud-based applications
• Where appropriate, work with providers to configure applications to ensure solutions align with business processes, tactical planning, and strategic vision

Help Desk & Other Support Services

• Ensure the setup of client systems (e.g. laptops, tablets, desktops, workstations, servers, printers, scanners, handheld devices, etc.) and the administration of required changes
• Provide help desk and technical support services (1st and 2nd line) to troubleshoot and address hardware, software, and network issues, in line with internal service level agreements while managing escalation as appropriate

Preferred Education and Experience

• University degree in IT/IS combined with 10+ years of related work experience
• Master’s IT/IS degree or an MBA with technology as a core component are assets
• 5+ years of experience managing an IT team and operation
• Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures
• Expert level technical knowledge of current and emerging LAN/WAN IT/IS solutions, with direct experience with a range of IT/IS infrastructure, applications, and/or platforms such as: antivirus, backup and recovery, business applications, CMS, CRM, database & OS, ERP, firewall, helpdesk, reporting, security, servers, and storage
• Proven experience in IT/IS strategic and operational planning and policy development
• Solutions design & deployment experience from business req’ts analysis through to daily mgmt

Personal Attributes

• Technical strength combined with strong customer-facing and leadership skills
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including an ability to present ideas in a business and user-friendly manner
• Track record of exploring and implementing innovative solutions to improve IT/IS efficiency and effectiveness
• Demonstrated ability to work across a wide range of functional groups with differing requirements
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail with strong problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Remuneration & Benefits
Salary, incentives, and benefit package are commensurate with experience and qualifications.