Director of Information Technology

About the role

MacEwen Petroleum Inc., a leading fuel and convenience provider in Canada, is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead its IT function from Ottawa. Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for ensuring reliable day‑to‑day technology operations while driving strategic initiatives that support the company’s growth across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day IT service delivery, infrastructure, and core applications for a multi‑site organization.
• Develop and execute IT governance, cybersecurity policies, and risk‑management frameworks.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service partners, ensuring contractual compliance and performance.
• Lead priority IT projects that improve operational efficiency, resilience, and alignment with business objectives.
• Guide a lean internal IT team, setting clear expectations and fostering a responsive, collaborative culture.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in complex, multi‑site environments such as distribution, retail, or transportation.
• Strong track record of delivering IT services, infrastructure, and applications at scale.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate operational needs into practical technology solutions.
• Hands‑on, accountable approach with a focus on responsiveness and follow‑through.

Required skills

• IT service delivery management
• Infrastructure and application delivery
• Project leadership and management
• Vendor management
• Cybersecurity governance

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $150,000‑$180,000 CAD plus a 20 % short‑term incentive plan.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Ottawa.
• Opportunity to shape technology strategy for a growing, privately held company.