Chief Technology Officer

Toronto, OntarioFull-TimeMid-levelOther

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Key Responsibilities

  • Direct, plan, and oversee the company’s overall operations by leading and coordinating middle managers across all functions.
  • Establish and implement strategic policies that guide the company’s vision, ensuring alignment with ShyftLabs’ mission to deliver data-driven, AI-powered solutions for its clients.
  • Approve the creation and structuring of key departments, defining senior leadership roles and ensuring organizational alignment with corporate strategy.
  • Define the long-term vision and growth strategy of the company, leading the development and execution of critical programs, initiatives, and operational frameworks.
  • Allocate and manage financial, human, and technological resources to support business objectives, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
  • Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, and leadership development to build and retain a highly skilled team of professionals in data science, engineering, and consulting.
  • Lead the appointment, evaluation, and development of middle and senior managers to ensure operational excellence and alignment with company goals.
  • Foster collaboration and integration across departments and business units, ensuring unified execution of projects and delivery of services to global clients.
  • Represent ShyftLabs in high-level negotiations, partnerships, and official events, safeguarding the company’s interests and strengthening its market presence.
  • Drive innovation by monitoring global technology trends, emerging data solutions, and industry best practices to maintain ShyftLabs’ competitive advantage.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of services delivered to clients.
  • Introduce and lead sustainability and ethical AI initiatives, ensuring responsible innovation, data governance, and compliance with evolving industry standards.
  • Establish performance measurement systems and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate operational effectiveness, client satisfaction, and financial performance.
  • Monitor financial performance, analyze operating costs, and implement strategies to optimize profitability and efficiency.
  • Ensure the adoption and integration of cutting-edge data platforms, software tools, and digital systems to enhance accuracy, scalability, and innovation in service delivery.
  • Allocate material, human, and financial resources to execute organizational policies, programs, and long-term initiatives.
  • Authorize and structure the establishment of major departments, including hiring and appointing senior leadership roles.
  • Establish organizational objectives and formulate or approve policies, programs, and technology roadmaps that support overall business strategy.
  • Represent the organization or appoint delegates in negotiations, strategic partnerships, regulatory discussions, and other official functions.
  • Select and empower middle managers, directors, and executive technical staff, ensuring clarity in responsibilities, decision-making authority, and success metrics.
  • Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily technology operations, ensuring reliability, scalability, compliance, and alignment to business outcomes.
  • Champion engineering excellence, modernization, and innovation across all technical teams.
  • Ensure the organization maintains strong security, data governance, and compliance standards, suitable for enterprise-level clients and partnerships.
  • Build a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • A university degree in business administration, commerce, computer science or other discipline related to the company's service is required.
  • Preferably 2 - 5 years of experience as a middle manager in technology sector, financial, communications or other business services.
  • Specialization in a particular functional area or service is possible through specific university training in that area or through previous experience.
  • Demonstrated patience, tact and diplomacy while leading a diverse team of industry professionals.
  • Ability to multi-task, remain cool and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent, interpersonal and communication experience, verbal, written and administrative skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technically and strategically to diverse audiences.
  • Highly organized, with strong operational oversight and the ability to manage multiple large-scale initiatives simultaneously.
  • Proven track record leading engineering or technology organizations at a senior or executive level.
  • Demonstrated experience in scaling teams, systems, and processes within a technology-driven environment.
  • Strong background in resource planning, budget ownership, and organizational design.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in fast-paced tech, SaaS, or data-focused organizations.
  • Prior leadership roles involving cross-functional oversight (product, data, DevOps, security, etc.).
  • Experience negotiating with partners, vendors, and enterprise customers.

Job Summary

CompanyShyftLabs
LocationToronto, Ontario
TypeFull-Time
LevelMid-level
DomainOther