Director of IT in Virden, Manitoba at RFNOW Inc.

It’s a pivotal moment at RFNOW. We’re building out the fibre networks that bring high-speed internet and telecommunications services to communities across Manitoba and Saskatchewan — and we’re looking for a Director of IT to help shape what that infrastructure looks like for years to come.

If you thrive in a high-energy, high-performance environment where you actually get to influence strategy (not just execute someone else’s), where something new gets built every quarter, and where the work matters to real communities — we’d love to talk to you.

Reporting to the VP, Network and Field Operations, you’ll own the day-to-day management of our fibre network and infrastructure, plus all technical activities for a fast-growing infrastructure-based telecom. This is hands-on leadership: you’ll direct new service development, network planning and engineering, build-out, operations, and performance assurance. You’ll manage the ICT portfolio that keeps our network reliable and our support services responsive.

In short — real ownership of something that matters.

Bring our telecom strategy to life in alignment with organizational goalsStay ahead of the curve on industry trends and emerging technologiesManage the technology services budget — capital and operational — for cost-effective outcomes

Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of phones, servers, internet, network security, and voice/data systemsKeep the network reliable, secure, and scalable as we growManage vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics

Lead a team of technology professionals — technicians and support staffCoach, develop, and grow the people around youBuild a collaborative, innovative culture

Run telecom projects end-to-end — on time, on scope, on budgetManage resources, timelines, and stakeholder communication

Ensure systems and practices meet regulatory and industry standardsImplement and enforce security measures that protect our infrastructure

Monitor performance and service metrics; turn data into improvementsDevelop policies and procedures that keep operations humming

Partner with other departments and senior leadership to understand needs and build solutionsCommunicate clearly with stakeholders — updates, concerns, feedback

Proven experience in a senior telecom management role (Director-level or equivalent)Deep hands-on experience with telecom systems — VoIP, data networks, network security, outage management, POP sites, and NOCsStrong grasp of telecom regulations, compliance, and security standardsA track record of leading and growing technical teamsStrong project management chops with successful deliveries to point toSharp analytical and problem-solving instinctsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills — comfortable influencing at every levelSolid budget and financial planning experience

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related fieldRelevant certifications such as CISCO, CTNS, CISSP, or PMP

Hybrid role, ideally based in southern Manitoba or southeastern Saskatchewan, with some in-office and in-community time, plus travelComfortable presenting and conducting meetingsStandard manual dexterity for desktop computer useSome overtime as projects require

A competitive salary packageAn incredible work environment with real career advancement opportunitiesThe chance to lead technical strategy at a company actively expanding its footprint

We'd love to hear from you. Apply through our Career Centre, or send your résumé and the position you're applying for to careers@rfnow.net. You can also visit www.rfnow.com/careers for more career info.

We're excited to hear from you!

RFNOW Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Applicants are welcome to request necessary accommodations throughout our employment process.