Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) is the leading organization for girls and women in Canada, with over 76,000 members across the country. Guiding provides a safe environment that invites girls and youth to challenge themselves, find their voice, meet new friends, have fun, and make a difference in the world. Girl Guides’ innovative programming is helping the next generation of girls across Canada to become confident, courageous, and resourceful leaders. Together, GGC is building a vision of A better world, by girls.

                                              

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Technology & Transformation Officer (CTO) will act as a catalyst, leading GGC’s digital transformation and driving technological change, leveraging contemporary technology solutions and delivery models, while maintaining a stable, robust, and secure IT environment underpinning core organizational processes. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CTO will collaborate closely with the CEO, senior management team, and Board of Directors to understand the organization's digital transformation needs and strategic objectives outlined in their strategic plan. As the CTO, your responsibilities will include developing a comprehensive digital strategy and transformation roadmap, engaging with consultants, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to optimize business processes, and effectively leading digital transformation initiatives to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and with exceptional quality. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in mentoring and providing strategic oversight to both the IT team and transformation team members leading the execution of annual business transformation goals in alignment with the overarching vision and mission.

 

As an ideal candidate, you are a seasoned team and values-based leader who will foster a culture of innovation and digital transformation, while ensuring the client experience and a data-driven approach are always top of mind. An experienced leader, influencer, and relationship builder, you possess exceptional communication skills and success in B2C product development and user experience enhancement. You will set an example for a talented and diverse team, meeting the technology needs of various business areas to ensure the right combination of people, process and technology are used with digital initiatives and value/benefits are realized for stakeholders. The role requires progressive managerial experience in the day-to-day operation of a centrally managed information technology function. Preferably, you bring previous experience focused on the needs of a large non-profit or other large and complex organization. Fluency in English is required, and French proficiency is an asset. If you're ready to drive innovation and tackle challenges, apply now to be part of this dynamic team.

 

GGC offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid arrangement or remote with access to Toronto monthly. The CTO role will be a term contract with the opportunity to renew. The hiring zone for the role is $139,431 to $156,860; full compensation range is $139,431.00 to $174,289.00.

 

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of girls and women and possess these talents and personal qualities, please submit your resume and cover letter, in confidence.

 

Applications are encouraged immediately.

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

 

Girl Guides of Canada is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, accommodation will be provided upon request, by both Odgers Berndtson and GGC throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.