Work Location: National Capital Region (Gatineau/Ottawa)
Reference Number: 08-CORP-02

The Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) will report directly to the President and Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO) of Brookfield Power Corporation (BPC).

As a member of the senior management team of BPC, the CIO will work closely with the President and Co-CEO and provide leadership for the Company in the area of information technology (IT). The CIO will develop the corporate information technology strategy, assess and uncover opportunities for improvement in the current IT platform and architecture, identify relevant new IT and determine applicability to the organization’s long-term needs. The CIO will oversee corporate IT policies and procedures, technical standards, and assist in managing priorities. The incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop an IT strategic plan aligned with Brookfield Power’s business strategy;
• Chair and provide direction to the Brookfield Power IT Steering Committee;
• Accountable for designing and implementing systems and data architecture aligned with Brookfield Power goals and business needs;
• Responsible for the Corporate Information systems;
• Responsible for all IT Disaster Recovery programs to ensure business continuity;
• Assess the potential and relevance of emerging technologies to enhance the IT platform and architecture in place in Brookfield Power and to better meet the organization’s evolving business requirements;
• Identify and assess opportunities for improvement in the current IT structure, standards, practices and processes, and provide direction to operational teams in developing implementation strategies;
• Accountable for developing an IT framework for Brookfield Power, including policies and standards, and ensuring that it meets the needs of the business and its regulatory requirements;
• Provide direction in the development of Brookfield Power’s IT security framework to ensure compliance with financial, regulatory and industry requirements;
• Lead IT due diligence efforts in mergers and acquisitions processes.

Candidate profile – Experience and qualifications

• Degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or related field. Master’s degree preferred but not required;
• Preferably 10+ years of experience in an information technology environment with 4+ years as the head of IT/CIO role, preferably with an energy company or in a high growth business;
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated experience in providing strategic contribution to business results and implementing process improvements enterprise-wide;
• Solid experience in working with executives and presenting strategies at the board of director level;
• A track record of establishing and maintaining relevant industry relationships with third party service providers and hardware/software providers is a plus;
• Experience in managing large, complex IT environments and infrastructures;
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast pace environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities;
• Ability to effect and manage change positively;
• Strong leadership skills; ability to provide direction and influence others to gain buy-in and support for implementation;
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).