OT​/IT Lead

Job Description
OT/IT LEAD

Fleet Renewal

Victoria

In order toaddress the challenges brought on by constrained system capacity, aging major assets, and environmental sustainability, BC Ferries has recently launcheda new Fleet Renewal organization.

Thisteamwilldelivera large number ofnew major and minor vesselsto the fleet in the near term,as well as significant builds and upgrades toshore-based infrastructure and facilities.

These projects together form the largest capital investment in the company’s history.

Working as part of the Fleet Renewal technical team and reporting through its technical leadership structure, the OT/IT Lead contributes to Fleet Renewal’s shipbuilding andinfrastructureproject requirements, specifications,and designs. The role oversees the design and integration of operational technology systems on new BC Ferries vessels, including automation,data management,cyber security,and integration of these capabilities into the overall vessel design.

As a subject matter expert, the OT/IT Lead provides professional and technical guidance tointernalproject teams,shipyards,suppliers,and site teams on planning, design, regulatory requirements, engineering principles, acceptance testing, and requirements management. The role serves as the primary liaison between Fleet Renewal and the BC Ferries IT Division, aligning OT/ITandbusiness capabilities with Fleet Renewal requirements and corporate standards, while supporting communication and issue resolution where architecture,cyber risk management,and adoption ofnewdigitaltechnologiesintersect with vesseland infrastructure project delivery.

The role has accountability forOT/IT implementation, architecture decisions,andcybersecurity controls.

TheITgovernanceremainswith the appropriate IT Division owners.

The OT/IT Lead must occasionally travel and work outside the local geographic area, including internationally, and onboard ships at sea.

Reporting to the Director,Technical & Design,this roleisintegral to the achievement ofcompanyobjectives, andyoucontribute valuethroughkey areas of oversight such as:

• Provides senior technicalexpertiseand guidance across information technology (IT), operational technology (OT) systems,architecture,cybersecurity,and related domains, to stakeholders, project teams,shipyards, contractors, and vendors to support decision-making and project delivery;

• Leads or contributes to planning, design, implementation, integration, testing, and optimization of complex technology solutions, projects, and initiatives;

• Translate business and operational needs into clear requirements, ensuring technology solutions align with organizational objectives,corporate standards,user needs, and operational priorities;

• Acts as a liaison between business, operational, and technology stakeholders to align solutions with organizational requirements, standards, and strategic priorities;

• Identifies, analyses, and resolves complex technical issues, risks,recommendingsolutionsand improvements informed by emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to enhance reliability, efficiency, security, performance, and business alignment;

• Supports governance, compliance, risk management, cybersecurity, and lifecycleassetmanagement activities associated with technology systems, services, and assets;

• Provides mentorship, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing to team members and stakeholders, contributing to the development of organizational capability and technical excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering,or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Master's degree in a related disciplineispreferred

• Professional designation or certification relevant to the area of specialization

• 5+ years progressive experience working in the field of operational technology

The target salary range:$105,200 –$131,500
per annum.

The starting salary isdeterminedbased on the successful candidate’s knowledgeandexperience, andoninternal equity.

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