Posted 2 months ago
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
@ Buckland
St. Thomas, Ontario
Overview
Buckland is hiring a Chief Information Officer to set and execute the organization's technology and cybersecurity strategy, leading the development, technology and security teams. The role covers multi-year roadmaps, ERP and core systems oversight, vendor relationships and disaster recovery. Pay is competitive with a benefits package and matching retirement savings plan, and remote work is available for candidates outside a Buckland office.
Responsibilities:
- Set and execute the technology and cybersecurity strategy
- Lead development, technology and cybersecurity teams
- Develop 1-year, 3-year and 5-year technology roadmaps
- Oversee ERP, core, database and departmental applications
- Develop and test disaster recovery and IT security procedures
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science or related field
- Master's degree preferred
- 15+ years of experience, including 5+ years in strategic leadership
- Experience scaling technology teams across multiple product lines
- Experience with ITIL-4 framework
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft stack and Power BI
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Executive |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Information Technology, Computer Science |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Buckland
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Full company description
For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. In order to ensure your individual requirements are met and your shipping concerns are always getting the personal attention they deserve, we employ a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, we provide you with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,947
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 335
- Reported office locations
- 73 Gaylord Road, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R9, CA
- 1915 Dove St, Port Huron, Michigan 48060, US
- 10302 N Interstate 35, Building A, Laredo, Texas 78045, US
- 12425 Mercantile Logistics Park, Building 4, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas 79928, US
- Abraham Lincoln No. 2412, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas 88240, MX
- Business categories
- Warehousing
- Freight Service
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Buckland
- Specialties
- Customs Brokerage
- Freight Forwarding
- Warehousing and Distribution
- Logistics
- Compliance and Consulting Services
- Canadian Brokerage
- U.S. Brokerage
- and Mexican Brokerage
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. In order to ensure your individual requirements are met and your shipping concerns are always getting the personal attention they deserve, we employ a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | International Trade and Development |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | St. Thomas, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1945 |
| Specialties | Customs BrokerageFreight ForwardingWarehousing and DistributionLogisticsCompliance and Consulting ServicesCanadian BrokerageU.S. Brokerageand Mexican Brokerage |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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Buckland is looking for aChief Information Officer (CIO)
What you’ll be doing
This position is responsible for delivering best-in-class, customer-focused technology, and security leading the development, technology, and cybersecurity teams. This role will be accountable for providing the vision, oversight, and execution of the organization's technology and cyber security strategy to align with strategic organizational goals and modernization objectives.
What we can offer you
- Competitive, salary, benefits package, and matching retirement savings plan.
- A friendly, collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning.
- A chance to be part of a growing organization.
- Remote work arrangement available for applicants who are not local to a Buckland office.
You will be responsible for
- Collaborate with the senior leadership team to determine, prioritize, and execute the overall business strategy
- Develop, implement, review, and monitor departmental and project KPI’s to budget.
- Lead software and product development while adopting methodologies such as Agile to deliver high-performing, scalable solutions on time and within budget.
- Plan/implement evaluation process for technical architecture and system management
- Develop and implements the overall technology strategy for the organization, including 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year roadmaps
- Lead the transformation of how information is distributed/communicated internally
- Establish strong relationships with IT providers and external vendors to improve the company’s information technology systems
- Ensure projects are staffed, budgeted, and delivered on target using internal and external resources
- Responsible for data security, management, and governance ensuring business continuity in a 24/7 environment.
- Build out a multi-year Cyber Security roadmap
- Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery and IT security failure procedures
- Oversee and enhance systems analysis, programming, and project management across ERP, core, database, and departmental applications
Leadership Responsibilities
- Clear, concise and transparent communication keeping all parties informed about developments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Leverages technological innovations to streamline lines of businesses, enhance internal/external customer experiences and drives efficiencies
- Fosters collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation creating of employee satisfaction
- Assess risks and benefits and implements comprehensive risk management strategies, safeguarding the organization regardless of challenges
- Strong literacy and analytical skills understanding financial statements and utilizing financial data to drive decisions for best results
What we need from you
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or a related field.
- Master’s degree in Science, Information Technology or related field
- Minimum 15 years of experience, including 5+ years of experience in providing strategic and inclusive leadership
- Experience in scaling technology teams managing multiple products across multiple lines of business
- Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL-4) framework
- Experience deploying architecture and systems with requiring high availability and cost efficiency
- Skilled in entrepreneurship, strategy development, complex project management, and identifying and executing solutions
- Strong knowledge with Microsoft technology stack and data analytics platforms such as Power BI
- Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
- Valid Passport and ability to travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.
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