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Information technology director

@ Lactanet

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec

RemoteFull-time
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Overview

Lactanet is hiring an Information Technology Director to lead the organization's IT operations, application development, digital platforms, business infrastructure and AI governance. The role covers IT strategy, cybersecurity and risk, IT investments and vendor management, and leading multidisciplinary teams. The posting asks for working from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue head office with remote options discussed, occasional after-hours work and some travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute IT and digital strategy
  • Lead cybersecurity, privacy and technology risk governance
  • Oversee application development and technology projects
  • Provide strategic oversight of AI governance
  • Manage IT investments, budgets and vendor relationships

Requirements summary:

  • Experienced IT leadership
  • Strategic and risk management expertise
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

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Employer posting date
2026-10-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-28

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Job details

SeniorityDirector
DepartmentIT
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Home
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French

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Lactanet

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Canadian Network for Dairy Excellence.

Full company description

Lactanet is the premier source for herd management solutions, genetic information, software, tools, services and knowledge for dairy farmers and industry partners.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 555, boul. des Anciens-Combattants, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec H9X3R4, CA
  • 660 Speedvale Avenue West, 101, Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Lactanet
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Lactanet is the premier source for herd management solutions, genetic information, software, tools, services and knowledge for dairy farmers and industry partners.

FieldValue
IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersSte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1966
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Job description
Lactanet is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to oversee the organization’s information technology operations, application development, digital platforms, business infrastructure, and AI governance. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that technology services, applications, data assets, and emerging digital capabilities effectively support Lactanet’s strategic priorities while maintaining the highest standards of security, regulatory compliance and data confidentiality.
Your primary objective will be to provide leadership in technology strategy, risk management, service delivery, IT investments and responsible innovation - including the integration of artificial intelligence solutions. You will lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while collaborating across the organization to ensure the successful delivery of technology initiatives and the realization of measurable business value. Through your leadership, you will contribute to advancing Lactanet’s digital transformation and supporting the organization’s long-term success.

Position Overview
  • Define and execute Lactanet’s IT and digital strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, business priorities and future growth objectives.
  • Provide leadership and direction for technology operations, applications, infrastructure, data management and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Ensure technology services, systems, and platforms are reliable, secure, scalable and effectively support business operations.
  • Identify emerging technologies and opportunities to drive innovation, improve efficiency and create measurable business value.
  • Lead cybersecurity, privacy, technology risk management and governance practices to ensure the protection, confidentiality and appropriate use of organizational information assets.
  • Oversee application development, maintenance, and technology projects, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation and successful delivery.
  • Ensure operational resilience through effective service management, business continuity, disaster recovery and continuous improvement practices.
  • Provide strategic oversight for AI governance and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, balancing innovation with security, privacy and compliance requirements.
  • Manage IT investments, budgets, technology assets, and vendor relationships to optimize performance, value and alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Lead, develop, and support multidisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation and a culture of operational excellence across Lactanet

Working conditions
Ideally working from Lactanet’s head office in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec with the possibility to discuss a remote office location. Occasional after-hours work may be required, consistent with the responsibilities of the position, along with some travel.

How to apply?
Please send your resume and indicate in the subject line the title of the position you are applying for. Submit your application by email to: [email protected].

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