About the Opportunity
Opus Consulting Group is partnering with an established, financially secure organization in the construction and infrastructure sector to recruit an IT Manager for its head office in Metro Vancouver. Our client has a long and stable history and has recently become part of a larger national group, positioning the business for sustainable growth. The culture is operation-centric, performance-driven, and genuinely people-oriented, with visible leadership, regular social events, and a strong focus on transparency and staff development.
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the IT function within a well-run, growing business, and to grow into broader IT leadership over time.
'The Role'
This is a hands-on, sole-charge IT role responsible for the day-to-day operation, performance, reliability, and security of the company's network infrastructure and communication systems. Operating as a one-person IT department, you will balance technical execution with strategic planning, acting as the organization's go-to IT expert while proactively shaping the technology roadmap.
The environment is stable and well-organized, with a focus on planning and steady improvement rather than constant urgent issues. Reporting to the CFO, this role offers real autonomy and the chance to build credibility quickly by getting involved early in new initiatives.
Please note: this is a player, not a coach. The role suits someone who enjoys solving technical problems directly and personally, rather than delegating to a team.
'Responsibilities'
' Lead and oversee the planning, development, and implementation of IT projects.
- Provide proactive, hands-on management of mission-critical systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and uptime.
- Develop long-term infrastructure and communications strategies that support ongoing and growing business needs.
- Plan, coordinate, and lead IT activities, participating early in new project planning to add value and build credibility.
- Develop and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.
- Maintain and improve enterprise security architecture, including security patching, correct server and application configuration, and a security-by-design approach.
- Develop and maintain enterprise-level documentation of IT policies, systems, and networks suitable for review by external auditors.
- Participate in annual IT, compliance, and security audits.
- Ensure all systems and networks are appropriately monitored to support SLA commitments.
- Collaborate with technical and operations staff to support 24/7 after-hours emergency coverage.
- Install, administer, and troubleshoot Windows server and workstation environments and the full Microsoft product suite, including server and desktop hardware and software.
- Support network infrastructure equipment such as switches, routers, DNS, DHCP, and servers.
- Maintain hardware and software inventory and ensure all licensing requirements are met.
- Liaise with external suppliers and manage approved equipment purchases.
- Provide internal helpdesk support to all end users.
- Provide recommendations to management on software, hardware, and overall system requirements.
'What We're Looking For'
- Technical and solutions orientation: a confident, capable problem-solver who resolves issues directly and effectively.
- Quiet competence: the kind of professional who keeps systems running so smoothly that IT issues go unnoticed.
- Ownership and prioritization: comfortable managing competing demands and expectations independently as a solo IT resource.
- Proactive leadership: anticipates needs, plans ahead, and earns credibility across the organization.
- Strong communication and customer service: able to work clearly and professionally with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels.
Technical Skills and Experience
Strong hands-on knowledge of:
- Microsoft operating systems (server and workstation)
- Microsoft 365
- Azure
- Entra ID and Active Directory
- SharePoint, Exchange, and Teams
- Nutanix infrastructure
- General networking
Education and Background
- Degree or Diploma in Computing Science or a related field.
- Several years of hands-on systems administration or IT management experience in a comparable technical environment.
- We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, including senior system administrators ready to step into leadership, hands-on IT managers, and IT directors from smaller organizations. Title is flexible; fit, technical depth, and hands-on capability matter most.
How to Apply
This search is being managed exclusively by Opus Consulting Group. For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch:
David Murtagh | Senior Account Executive, Opus Consulting Group
Email: [email protected]
Pay: $138,000.00-$187,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
